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A graphic illustrating the Disney franchise of live action remake of their classic films. ILLUSTRATED BY TEAGAN O'CONNELL AND BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Exploring the latest trends in films and franchises

Sarah Chaudhry and Amen Ruth Galinato September 22, 2024

Film is one of American culture's most iconic mediums of artistic expression. Hollywood has been the world’s film capital since the 1920s, playing a crucial role in shaping American culture. Beloved...

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The official poster for "Mulan," a live action Disney movie. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

Ryan Baile September 17, 2020
Despite the likable parts of the movie, overall Mulan was another disappointment from the House of Mouse. 
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The "Waves" movie official  poster. The movie premiered on Nov. 15, 2019 and was screened at Stony Brook University during Black History Month. ThePUBLIC DOMAIN

“Waves” starts off dizzy and leaves viewers in a trance

Rabia Gursoy February 23, 2020
“Waves” is uncomfortable with its wild range of emotions and its way of showing us modern psychological terrors through the main characters’ perspectives.
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Directors cut supersedes the original “Midsommar”

Directors cut supersedes the original “Midsommar”

Lajiere Blake September 8, 2019
The debut of “Midsommar” in July 2019 was met with fervent excitement from fans of the director's first feature film, “Hereditary.” The wide success of “Hereditary” gave Aster the golden pass to join with the likes of Jordan Peele.
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"Dracula Untold" is director Gary Shore's, above, first feature film. The movie made about $4 million in its opening weekend. (PHOTO CREDIT: STEFAN POPE)

Gary Shore’s telling of Dracula’s backstory is one better left untold

Brandon Benarba October 13, 2014
Vampires have become one of the most frequently adapted monsters of all time, so it is odd that the main marketing point of “Dracula Untold” is that the film tells the untold story of Dracula.
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