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Director Zackary Claggett stands behind camera during filming of Scene 10. Photo by Sam Mitchell.

‘Collide’ set to premiere Saturday at Cheri

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor November 30, 2023

Dating can be dangerous. Swipe right. Swipe left.  The world of online dating these days gave a group of Murray State students and a recent graduate...

Jordan Peele preaches through the social commentary of "Us"

Jordan Peele preaches through the social commentary of “Us”

April 5, 2019

Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor [email protected] Jordan Peele, comedy writer turned to horror, released his latest film on March 22,...

The best movies of summer 2018

The best movies of summer 2018

August 24, 2018

Story by Grant Dillard, Staff writer Graphic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons “Incredibles 2” This was a movie 14 years in the making, but the wait...

'Rampage' is a smashing good time

‘Rampage’ is a smashing good time

May 2, 2018

Story by Grant Dillard, Staff writer Graphic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Not too long after the release of “Tomb Raider,” another video game...

Hold your breath and enjoy

Hold your breath and enjoy

September 12, 2016

By Nick Erickson, Staff writer “Just because he’s blind don’t make him a saint.” This quote truly encompasses what could arguably be the most...

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Cheddar (Method Man) cuddles Keanu, the gangster cat, in a sit down with his original owners in newly released ‘Keanu.’

‘Keanu’: Not purr-fect

May 5, 2016

Review by Adam Winn, Staff writer For the past five years, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key made fans of their sketch show “Key & Peele”...

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Lackluster plot saved by humor

April 14, 2016

Review by Adam Winn, Staff writer As one of Hollywood’s newest “it” women, Melissa McCarthy has appeared in several comedies, and her newly...

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Cliché action film flops

April 7, 2016

Gerard Butler’s commendable performance fails to save film’s predictable plot Review by Adam Winn, Staff writer Like most blockbuster sequels,...

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‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’: Comedy Coasts on Fey

March 10, 2016

Review by Adam Winn, Staff writer When audiences hear the name Tina Fey, especially when attached to a new film, they automatically assume it’s...

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Anya Taylor-Joy  portrays Thomasin, a child of heretics, in the new supernaturally disturbing movie, “The Witch.”

‘The Witch’: great premise, poor execution

February 25, 2016

Paranormal film lacks horror and fails in captivating viewers Review by Adam Winn, Staff writer Horror film fanatics are always looking forward...

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‘The Revenant’: A visually stunning masterpiece

February 4, 2016

Review by Adam Winn, Staff writer Most moviegoers who haven’t seen the film ‘The Revenant’ are probably  at least familiar with the flick, as...

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‘The Night Before’ entertains audience with non-stop hilarity

December 4, 2015

Story by Adam Winn, Staff writer “The Night Before” is a Christmas-themed comedy that is not only an outrageously funny film, but is also filled...

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