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The RoundUp

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The RoundUp

Top 9 Most Anticipated Releases for 2025

Top 9 Most Anticipated Releases for 2025

Danee Lambert, Reporter February 11, 2025

1. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” -- The Weeknd Hurry Up Tomorrow is the 6th studio album by The Weeknd, released Jan. 31, 2025. It is accompanied with a new movie, a new tour, and as the Weeknd puts it,...

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A Wicked Review

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter January 29, 2025

Over the break, my sister and I watched the movie “Wicked”. It came out a while back, on November 22, 2024. The movie itself has an amazing musical score, and beautiful scenes that make this land and...

"The Shade": What Could Have Been a Stellar Movie

“The Shade”: What Could Have Been a Stellar Movie

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter October 9, 2024

"The Shade” is a horror/drama movie that revolves around a family still grieving at the loss of their father, the movie follows the middle son of the family, Ryan as he navigates through a darkness that...

“Civil War”: A24’s Anti-War and Pro-Journalism Film

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter May 10, 2024

In collaboration with Peyton Lee. Spoilers ahead. 3 weeks ago, A24's latest and most anticipated movie, “Civil War”, was released. There's been a lot of media coverage around it, but the overarching...

Over the Garden Wall: The Story of Maturity

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter February 12, 2024

Over the Garden Wall (OtGW) is a series that I hold dear and close to my heart. In many ways, I found myself relating to the cast that comprises this mini-series. Originally pitched back in 2012, the series...

Bee and PuppyCat: Not So Lazy in Space

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter March 31, 2023

Life can be hard and rather depressing, especially coming out of the pandemic and whatnot. Everyone needs a show that just lets them relax and have a fun time with it. Enter “Bee and PuppyCat” a web...

The Dead Center doesn’t break any new ground, but it’s more effective than most horror films

The Dead Center doesn’t break any new ground, but it’s more effective than most horror films

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 20, 2019

The Dead Center is about a man who comes back to life after dying. If I had a quarter for every film that had a similar premise, I’d have a fortune (or a couple hundred dollars). In spite of the lack...

Spider-Man: Far From Home is a highly entertaining blend of teen comedy and superhero movie

Spider-Man: Far From Home is a highly entertaining blend of teen comedy and superhero movie

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 8, 2019

4/5   I don’t hide my disdain for Marvel. I’ve repeatedly called them trite and boring and repetitive. As Martin Scorsese said in a recent New York Times article, “they are sequels in name...

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum is a misfire

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is a misfire

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 8, 2019

3/5   John Wick launched a phenomenon. It made Keanu Reeves a household name (again). As a matter of fact, Epic Games even added a John Wick skin to Fortnite. And it’s pretty easy to see why...

The Art of Self-Defense is a brilliantly acted, but flawed film

The Art of Self-Defense is a brilliantly acted, but flawed film

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 8, 2019

4/5   There aren’t any bad performances in The Art of Self-Defense. Jesse Eisenberg does a fantastic job as usual, and Alessandro Nivola and Imogen Poots do a phenomenal job of rendering their...

Compliance is a Problematic Misstep

Compliance is a Problematic Misstep

Chirag Mangnaik June 7, 2019

3/5 Compliance hints at greatness, but is never able to fully manifest itself. This movie could’ve been a solid film that gave deep insight into human behavior. Unfortunately, Compliance never achieves...

Booksmart is a Hilariously Fresh Teen Comedy

Booksmart is a Hilariously Fresh Teen Comedy

Chirag Mangnaik May 30, 2019

5/5   The teen movie genre is often the genre with the least innovation. Characters are often dull and repetitive, and, the movies can feel like too-safe cash-grabs. Perhaps, then, Booksmart’s...

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