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Trolls Band Together was released in theaters on November 17, 2023.

Trolls: Band together: A harmonious sequel of music and friendship

Eva Carranza, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2023

“Trolls Band Together,” the third movie of the “Trolls'' franchise was released in theaters on Nov. 17. Protagonists Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) embark on yet another adventure...

Star, the loveable, wish-granting star, instantly begins to cause mischief.

Movie review: Wish: One-hundred years of Disney magic

Rebecca Mestel, AVT Features Page Editor December 4, 2023

As the Walt Disney Company celebrates its one hundredth anniversary, animators and imagineers alike came together to create the movie “Wish.” Disney’s newest film works to encompass one hundred years...

On Nov. 22, five episodes of Squid Game: The Challenge were released on Netflix.

Squid Game: The Challenge first episode released on Netflix

Lauren Tran, Podcast Editor December 4, 2023

The “Squid Game” spinoff, “Squid Game: The Challenge”, is a reality competition that was released on Nov. 22. It features a series of challenges in which 456 participants compete for the chance...

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is released exclusively in theaters on November 17

Movie Review: Hunter Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2023

After nearly a decade, Lionsgate revived the sensational “Hunger Games” franchise with its latest release. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” premiered in theaters on Nov. 17,...

Fans have long waited for a Five Nights at Freddy's movie, and the newly released film strikes a good balance between nostalgia and cinematic spectacle.

Five Nights at Freddy’s balances nostalgia and spectacle

Ian Cha, Senior Staff Writer November 29, 2023

On October 27, Blumhouse Productions released Five Nights at Freddy’s, a movie adaptation of the classic video game by Scott Cawthon. The main story centers around a night guard at a derelict pizzeria,...

Coppola portrays Elvis’ and Priscilla’s 1973 wedding.

Movie Review: Priscilla: A journey of self-discovery, love, and unforgettable advantures

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer November 28, 2023

The highly-anticipated historical drama “Priscilla” was released in theaters to U.S. audiences on Nov. 3. The movie is based on the 1985 memoir “Elvis and Me,” written by Priscilla Presley. It...

Ernest Burkhart, played by Leonardo Dicaprio, arrives at the Osage Reservation.

Spoiler-free Movie Review: Killers of the Flower Moon

Edwin He, AVT Profile Page Editor October 29, 2023

Released to theaters on Oct. 20, 2023, Killers of the Flower Moon is Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese’s latest film. Based on a true story, the movie follows the Osage Indian murders in the 1920s,...

Regal Cinemas displays Taylor Swift's picture to advertise her movie

​​Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour becomes major blockbuster at the box office

Alyssa Vu, Senior Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Following her record-breaking tour, celebrated pop icon Taylor Swift released an equally record-breaking documentary of tour footage. The documentary, titled Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour was set to...

Meg 2: The Trench released in theaters August 4, 2023.

Movie Review: Meg 2: The Trench release on HBO MAX

Ashlynn Suh, Staff Writer October 16, 2023

The sci-fi action movie The Meg released its sequel The Meg 2: The Trench on September 29, 2023. The Meg highlights its plot around the prehistoric 70-foot-long shark the Megladon that is accidentally...

“It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” always makes for a great watch with friends.

5 kids Halloween movies that will always be our favorites

Anjali Bemarkar, Senior Staff Writer October 12, 2023

As we enter the new fall season, many are reminded of all things warm and cozy, like fall baking, candies and timeless classic movies that make Halloween a season to remember. Movie 1: It's the Great...

Ariel sings on the rock after she saves Eric from the ship.

The Little Mermaid brings strong performances from the cast to recreate the magic of the original

Liane Ghazanfar, Staff Writer June 1, 2023

The Little Mermaid released to theaters on May 26th, 2023 starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, a young mermaid who wishes to be in the human world. The new live-action Little Mermaid movie is a stunning adaptation...

With the high budget and high audience expectations, the movie doesn’t live up to the other Marvel movies but functions well as a stand-alone. There is never a moment where the audience is bored and I would say it’s worth a one-time watch.

Film Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quautumania is only worth a one-time watch

Amishi Anand, Staff Writer May 25, 2023

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”, released after its world premiere in Hollywood, Los Angeles, expectedly delivers admirable action sequences mixed with frequent humor, but lacks clarity and character...

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