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Unlike the first movie, Pitch Perfect 3 did not leave me speechless, but fell flat, crippled by poor song choices, an absurd plot line, and forced humor. The first installment of the Pitch Perfect film series consisted of relatable characters, witty humor, and a realistic plot. The movie is told through the eyes of Becca, …
If you’re reading this, it's pretty likely that you own either an Apple or Samsung mobile phone. These two companies have painstakingly cultivated namebrands that have contributed to the explosive growth of phone sales worldwide. However, there are many hidden mobile phone gems on the market that offer comparable or better features than Apple or …
May 1940. World War II. German forces quickly advance toward the small French town of Dunkirk leaving death and destruction in their path. Allied forces from Belgium, the British Empire, and France are low on resources and need a quick rescue. Director and writer Christopher Nolan has been widely praised for his work in Dunkirk, …
Disney’s newest release of the beloved tale of Beauty and the Beast shines beyond the classic Disney princess film, leaving fans of the original animation anticipating more live action remakes to come. Director and screenwriter Bill Condon, who brought to life Breaking Dawn Part 1 and Part 2 (2011-2012), Dreamgirls (2006), and Chicago (2002), returns …
A great darkness has enveloped the galaxy as the Empire imposes its will unchecked. On a small remote planet, Galen Erso, a retired Imperial engineer, lives a simple agrarian life with his wife Lyra and daughter Jyn. However, a sudden visit from his former colleague, Director Orson Krennic, draws Galen back into the Empire’s service. …
A masterpiece of a musical, Disney’s animated epic Moana is the must-see movie of the year, particularly with Hawaii’s special connection to the film. Upon first glance, Moana is yet another installment in the long legacy of sweet (and highly merchandisable) animated Disney princess movies that includes the likes of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and the …
It is a good time to be a Pokémon fan as the franchise is as popular as ever with the Pokémon anime series ending its best season ever, re-releases of old games on virtual consoles and the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Pokémon. This all leads up to the big release of Game Freak's …
I admit, I used to religiously order cappuccinos, pumpkin spice lattes, and caramel macchiatos. That was until my bank account started to suffer from Starbucks high prices, then I started drinking coffee from home. But a couple days ago, as a busy weekend was approaching, I decided to step foot into Starbucks again. The only …
At first glance, Burger King’s Chicken Fries look nothing like the thick cut pieces of chicken coated with breadcrumbs and deep fried to golden brown perfection that are shown on television ads and posters. When I first opened the box, the stick-like, scrawny strips of breaded meat look like nine brown heads in a cardboard box. …
As skinny as I look, I have tried quite a lot of food over the span of my life. When I got the assignment to try something that I've never eaten before, I stopped by my local Safeway one afternoon on my way back home to see if I could find anything. My dad asked …
