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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Before jumping into this review, let’s explain the title of the movie to people who don’t totally understand why it is called “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.” The military and all the nations that are a part of NATO use a phonetic alphabet to ensure the accurate transmission of messages. The […]

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Zootopia Movie Review­

ldquo;Zootopia” is a spectacular movie experience for both adults and their kids. Children can understand the meaning of never giving up on your dreams, and adults can see the subtle controversial race issue underlying the movie. The movie is fast paced so it is an easy movie to get […]

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The Revenant Movie Review

The “Revenant” takes place in the Indian frontiers during a gruesome, frozen winter. The movie instills many emotions in the viewer through mass murders, vulnerability and a vengeful father and son relationship. Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance won him an Academy Award for Best Actor of the year. His amazing talent […]

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Sia’s This Is Acting Album Review

Sia’s newest album, “This is Acting," opened up with a song entitled “Bird Set Free,” which starts off with a simple piano background and grows in power as the song goes on. The song sends a message of empowerment, confidence, and defiance of haters with lines like: “I don’t care […]

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Art Angels Review

Image Source: Grimes Official Facebook    Original lyrics, creative beats and a confident performance are the criteria for a good album. Claire Boucher, also known as Grimes, released Art Angels on Nov. 6th, 2015. It is her fourth studio album and it communicates important messages with an upbeat tempo. Spotify […]

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Little Mix Review “Get Weird”

Image source: Little Mix Offiicial Facebook  Little Mix has always had a very clear message: female empowerment. In past albums they have portrayed messages such as walking away from a relationship that is “Going Nowhere,” having confidence in yourself, and the idea that we all wished we could go back […]

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Movie Review

Image Source: Lionsgate    Mockingjay Part 2 brings the Hunger Games franchise to a close. The series has been full of kick butt action and “hold your breath” suspense, but I feel like overall the first Hunger Games movie was at the top of the proverbial movie hill, while the […]

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The Story of Sicario

Photo Courtesy from Lionsgate Entertainment  Sicario hit theaters in limited release earlier this month. Many critics had high hopes for this movie, and it didn’t disappoint. Critics are praising it for its thrilling scenes, engaging acting and the wonderful directing by Denis Villeneuve.  The movie stars actress Emily Blunt as […]

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Hard Work Saves the Day

Photo Courtesy from 20th Centuary Fox   Everyone encounters struggles and adversities in life. How do we overcome them? How do we carry on in the face of overwhelming odds? In Ridley Scott’s scenic and breathtaking movie, The Martian, Mark Watney, by his unyielding desire to live and his systematic […]

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Disclosure to Drake: ACL in Review

Photo Courtesy from Christina Simon   Water bottles and hand-held fans were an absolute must, getting lost from your friends was bound to happen and walking until your legs were sore was a promise. Austin City Limits, the second largest festival in the city of Austin, was hot and sweaty, […]