Movies
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Five foreign features still offer insights
From 1878 when the first film of a race horse was taken to now, movies have certainly had one of the largest impacts on culture...
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CF staff react to lessons of ‘Gifted’
The recently released movie, “Gifted,”opens a lot of questions about the potential connections with gifted students in Cedar Falls Schools. The movie features a seven-year-old...
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Disney’s live action update of classic deserves new round of devotions
In 1991, Disney may have released one of it’s greatest movies to date, “Beauty and the Beast.” Now over two decades later, “Beauty and the Beast”...
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Power Ranger fans should pass on big screen update of TV show
Last week, the much-awaited Power Rangers remake was released to mixed reviews. I had grown up watching the nostalgic show, and I was very excited...
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Final chapter for Wolverine explores new depths of violence, grief
Chances are, if you think of the word “wolverine”, you won’t be thinking of the largest land-dwelling mustelid on the planet. No, your mind would...
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Peele’s first feature as director offers frightful lessons on racism
You think you’re scared of meeting your girlfriend or boyfriend’s parents? The thriller/horror movie “Get Out,” which was released on Feb 24, brought meeting the...
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Forgotten Features: Four obscure movies deliver Disney magic
“The Great Mouse Detective” is perhaps one of the most underrated Disney movie of all. This movie came out in 1986. This mouse version of Sherlock...
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Shrek-based theme ruling swamp of Internet memes
Shrek is considered by many a huge part of Internet culture and loved by many, so with the new Shrek play coming out, a meme...
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Words Over Weapons: ‘Arrival’ opens doors to new worlds of connection for language, experience
By Lilah Skaar “Arrival”, directed by Denis Villeneuve featuring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker is an absolutely breathtaking movie with amazing visuals. The...
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… and top the music off with these addictive flicks
Everyone has that one movie that you’ve seen more than you can count, and you probably know almost every line. Here our some of Peet...
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Peet striving for keeping campus clean
The trash around campus has increased by a concerning amount, including little pieces of plastic, chip bags, wrappers, bottles, cans, etc. Bill Boevers, the principal of Peet Junior High,...
