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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is a heartwarming movie about the true spirit of Christmas.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Aakanksha Balachander, Amadon Editor December 15, 2024

Released in theaters on November 8, 2024, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever brings Barbara Robinson’s beloved 1972 novel to life. The film, starring Judy Greer, Peter Holmes, and Lauren Graham, has received...

Since 2005, classic British sci-fi TV show Doctor Who has released fun, festive Christmas Specials every year.

Holidays with the Time-Lords: Top 5 Doctor Who Christmas Specials

Owen Corpora, Senior Staff Writer December 15, 2024

If you're one of the millions of people around the world who have watched and enjoyed Doctor Who at some point in your life, or you're looking to start watching, you're probably looking forward to the...

"Wicked" stars Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the film adaptation of the Musical

Wicked 2 hits the theaters in a grand opening

Briahna Ma, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Wicked was recently released in theatres on November 23, 2024, as a film adaptation of the prominent Broadway musical. Starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the movie averaged...

"Red One" stars Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson team up to save Santa in an action-packed, comedic, holiday adventure.

Movie Review: Red One

Ashlynn Suh, AVT Foods & Review Editor November 22, 2024

On Nov. 19, MGM released the highly anticipated Christmas movie, Red One. As an early release before the holidays, Red One is a Christmas movie filled with comedy and action, starring actors Dwayne Johnson...

The actors bow down to the audience after a great performance.

Amador Valley Drama Presents Classic Play “The Crucible”

Ojal Pujji, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

From Nov. 14-16, Amador Valley High School showcased Arthur Miller’s The Crucible in a stunning live performance. The drama club, known for its annual fall productions ranging from intense dramas to...

The Crucible is a fictional play that follows events based off of the Salem witch trials.

AV Drama Club gears up to perform “The Crucible”

Pareena Gupta and Lauren Tran November 4, 2024

The Amador Valley Drama Club is gearing up for their fall play, The Crucible, scheduled for November 14th-16th. Known for its diverse annual fall plays, the club performs a wide range of genres, from dramas...

Smile 2 Movie Review

Kiki Yasui, Senior Staff Writer November 4, 2024

On Oct. 18, Paramount Pictures released Smile 2 to theaters across the US and Canada. Since its release, the movie has grossed $33.6 million globally, making $24.5 million by opening weekend. The thrilling...

Released in theaters on Oct. 25th, Venom: The Last Dance is a humorous and action-packed conclusion to the beloved Sony trilogy.

Venom hits the theaters for their last dance: Movie Review

Grace Gable and Katie Barhite November 1, 2024

Released in theaters on October 25, Venom: Venom: the Last Dance  wraps up the Sony trilogy that began in 2018. Packed with thrilling action and unexpected twists, this film keeps audiences on the edge...

Tyler Durden (Brat Pitt) and the Narrator (Edward Norton), before their very first fight.

Fight Club: A Reflection From Modern Times

Ellie Cho, Senior Staff Writer October 30, 2024

David Fincher’s Fight Club is a defining movie released at the cusp of the 21st century. A controversial film, it has captivated the American audience since 1999, quickly becoming a cult classic that...

Movie Review: We Live In Time

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Editor October 28, 2024

We Live In Time is a romantic drama featuring a star-studded cast that brings a captivating story to life. A24 originally released the film in limited theaters on Oct. 11, followed by a wider release on...

One interesting aspect was the setting, where the Roz lives her journey through the natural world.

The Wild Robot Looks to Contend With This Year’s Top Movies

Sikha Ray and Gargi Kanetkar October 5, 2024

On September 27th, the animated film The Wild Robot was released, a PG-rated Family/Adventure movie that follows the story of a helper robot named Roz who becomes stranded on an uninhabited island. While...

Transformers One builds on beloved characters backstories while introducing new ones, creating a rich and entertaining addition to this popular film series.

Transformers One: The Animated Past of the Famous Franchise

Alyssa Vu, AVT Editor September 29, 2024

On Sep. 14, Paramount Pictures reprised their smash-hit franchise Transformers with their most recent release: Transformers One. The movie explores the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron,...

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