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The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/26/2018 4:00 PM EDT
In 1985, Canadian author Margaret Atwood published her dystopian novel, The Handmaid's Tale. The controversial story is set in New England and focuses on Offred, a handmaid who is suppressed in a totalitarian Christian society that has overthrown the United States Government. While often banned over the past 30 plus years, the book ... Read More

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

(Maureen Buccellato) 3/23/2018 2:52 PM EDT
In 1995, Robin Williams starred in Jumanji, bringing us a funny, yet touching, film about a boy who gets trapped inside an old board game. Fast forward 22 years to 2017 and Jumanji was brought back to life, this time as an antiquated video game in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. A group of four high schoolers, Spencer... Read More

Ferdinand

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/20/2018 10:02 AM EDT
Stereotypically bulls are seen as strong creatures that are angry and aggressive. In Hispanic cultures, they are used for sport and bullfighting and, as the bull, being chosen to "fight" the Matador is considered an honor. From the time they are born these bulls are groomed to be fighters in the ring. But what if they ar... Read More

Pitch Perfect 3

(Victoria L Hanson) 3/20/2018 9:10 AM EDT
The Bella's are back, but not in the way you remember them. In this film, the Bella's are now out of college and each handling it in different ways, but they don't like their new status to say the least. When the opportunity comes to get back together again on a USO tour, they can't help but resist. Yet this isn't just your typi... Read More

Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures DVD Review

LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, Vol. 2

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/19/2018 11:07 AM EDT
Lego is a huge corporation that has expanded their universe over the past several years, incorporating new ways to get their products out to the public. This endeavor has included branching out into movies and television and showcasing well-known and beloved characters. In 2016, they decided to lend their name to probably the most well-... Read More

The Shape of Water

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/19/2018 10:23 AM EDT
Who is to say what constitutes love? There are all types of love in the world. Love for your fellow human, romantic love, love of a pet, love of food or certain flavors, etc. that others can't necessarily understand. Currently, all over the world, love is under attack because some feel it is immoral to have same-sex love (both phy... Read More

Justice League

(Nathan M Rose) 3/15/2018 8:11 AM EDT
In 2013, Director/Writer/Producer Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) re-envisioned the DC Universe with the release of Man of Steel. A new take on Superman featuring British actor Henry Cavill (Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible - Fallout), Synder continued his "world building" with follow-up films Batman v. Superman, ... Read More

Fear The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season

(Leonard Buccellato) 3/13/2018 8:32 AM EDT
Fear the Walking Dead took some time to walk on steady legs, but season 3 bolted out of the gate with the Military compound being overrun and quickly continues with the unexpected death of Travis Manawa (Cliff Curtis; Live Free or Die Hard) while eventually, Madison (Kim Dickens; Gone Girl) and her kids make it to the (relative)... Read More

I, Tonya

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/12/2018 10:54 AM EDT
In 1994, the world watched as one of the biggest sports scandals unfolded before our eyes. The drama took center stage on an international level that culminated at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. The story, of course, was the physical attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan and the accusations that her competitor Tonya Hardin... Read More

Loving Vincent

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/8/2018 3:35 PM EDT
Vincent Van Gogh is often considered the father of Modern Art. He is revered as one of the most influential painters and his legacy is one of respected artistry mixed with stories of his madness. While alive he was poor, drank heavily and was considered to be crazy. After his death, his life and work have been studied and examined... Read More