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REVIEW: 'Iron Lung,' an independent film that surpasses big budget

By Devin Bates | March 25

“Iron Lung,” an independent film produced by the Markiplier Studio, has been an anticipated movie for fans of the director. Mark Fischbach, most known by his online persona Markiplier, directed the film and plays the main protagonist, Simon, who is forced to man a sealed submarine on an alien world in a sea of blood. With little knowledge of his task, Simon follows cryptic directions he can only assume will benefit humanity's survival. 

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Part two: The 98th Academy Awards predictions – The dark horses, the snubbed nominees and the winners

By Emiliano Magana | March 14

The Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026. With the list of nominees being released and Oscar voting being finished, it has left cinephiles with the doubt of who will be the winners in certain categories. Besides the doubt, questions have been raised about the categories, such as: will Paul Thomas Anderson finally get his long-awaited Oscar? Could “Sinners” break another record after beating  “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016) in the most nominations received by a film in an edition of the Academy Awards? Who will win the newly introduced category of “Casting” in this Oscar’s Edition? With that being said, I have decided to share who I think are the dark horses, who got snubbed of nominations and who will be the winners of some of the major production categories in this Oscars edition. 

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Part one: The 98th Academy Awards predictions – The dark horses, the snubbed nominees and the winners

By Emiliano Magana | March 11

With the Academy Awards taking place on March 15, 2026, the acting categories seem to be close to shaping the way for a winner after a competitive award season, in which the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress had different winners at the Golden Globes, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards. However, for Best Actress, Jessie Buckley seems to have secured herself her maiden Oscar win after a major sweep in the award season. The unsettled Oscar races have raised questions such as: Will Timothée Chalamet finally get his long-desired Oscar? Will Amy Madigan bring the golden statuette back to the horror genre? Will Sean Penn win his third Oscar? With that being said, I present who I believe are the dark horses, the snubbed nominations and the winners at this Oscars edition. 

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REVIEW: ‘Wuthering Heights’ when creative liberty gets stretched too far

By Olivia Arnold and Nicholas Heck | Feb. 20

With remarkable production design, glamorous costumes, makeup and stellar performances from its cast, “‘Wuthering Heights’” is let down by its tone-deaf and lackluster writing and direction.

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REVIEW: ‘It's Never Over,’ a tribute to Jeff Buckley

By Mya Kalita | Dec. 17

Named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Jeff Buckley is recognized as one of the ‘90s most striking talents. From Buckley's diverse vocal range, to his resonating lyricism, he was an ethereal voice that was unheard of for its time. In director Amy Berg's intimate and somber film, “It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” Berg showcases his charismatic spirit as well as his technical skill. 

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REVIEW: ‘Wicked: For Good,’ the ending everyone deserves

By Citlali Sanchez | Dec. 5

Jon M. Chu's “Wicked: For Good” concludes in a way that feels both unexpected and inevitable — at least from the perspective of someone who hasn't seen the stage musical or read the book. The film connects elements from “Wicked,” the book and “The Wizard of Oz,” leading to revelations that are emotional and shocking.

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REVIEW: 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'

By Linden Lansberry | Nov. 3

Bruce Springsteen is one of the most recognizable names in music history. From best selling albums and concerts with his E Street Band, to winning an Oscar for his song “Streets of Philadelphia” used in the 1993 film “Philadelphia” to receiving the Medal of Freedom by former President Barack Obama, Springsteen is nicknamed “The Boss.” 

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REVIEW: Why you should see the Pharrell WIlliams Lego documentary, “Piece by Piece”

By Trevor Stucker | Oct. 9

"Piece by Piece" releases in theaters on October 11th.

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REVIEW: “Transformers One” ditches the humans for the most balanced and visually stunning film in the franchise

By Trevor Stucker | Sept. 18

"Transformers One" is directed by Josh Cooley and releases in theaters on September 20th.

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Final Predictions for the 96th Academy Awards

By Trevor Stucker | March 8

“Barbie,” ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things” each scored eight or more nominations.

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Final predictions for the 2024 Academy Awards

By Trevor Stucker | Jan. 20

“Oppenheimer,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things” lead my predicted nominations.

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REVIEW: “The Holdovers” is a warm, crowd-pleasing drama perfect for the holiday season.

By Trevor Stucker | Nov. 17

"The Holdovers" had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival. 

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The 32nd Heartland International Film Festival: Highlights of one of the biggest film festivals in the Midwest United States

By Trevor Stucker | Nov. 3

There were 120 films screened at the festival, including 22 Special Presentation screenings from major distributors, seven Indiana Spotlight films and 19 World/U.S. premieres.

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OPINION: “Dungeons and Dragons” film adaptation revitalizes the fantasy genre with fun and energetic new characters

By Trevor Stucker | March 28

The latest "Dungeons and Dragons" film adaptation does an excellent job of mixing fan service with an easy-to-follow plot for anyone to enjoy.

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OPINION: Five Great Films For Black History

By Kenyon Bones | March 28

With a new month, it is important to remember that Black History Month can be celebrated all year long by sharing stories expressed through the point of view of Black Americans, and the experiences that they have had throughout the years. Below are five great films that those who wish to learn about, and in turn celebrate, Black History can watch.

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Review of ‘Paranormal Activity’: Fear of the Mundane

By Berto Millan | Nov. 19

Everyone, at some point in their lives, has heard a loud noise in the middle of the night, and in turn, experienced the subsequent rush of fear that accompanies the uncertainty of what may be around the corner. The manipulation of this feeling is what led to the 2009 film ‘Paranormal Activity’, which inspired a slew of sequels and a new horror film franchise that decade. ‘Paranormal Activity’ capitalizes this dynamic of the very real feeling of paranoia and lack of control that one gets in the middle of the night when darkness is all one can see, through the use of subtlety and simplicity. 

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Malignant: Parasitic and Mindless

By Sammy Black | Nov. 16

Every fall season, there is another horror movie released that gets promoted as being the eerie film of the year; this year it was Malignant. The promotion of the movie revealed it as a psychological thriller that would leave the audience in a Halloween frenzy. James Wan, the director, has been known ...

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Movie Review: Tomb Raider

By Chris Walter | March 30

On March 16, the newest adaptation of the “Tomb Raider” story was released in theaters, and although the fast-paced action sequences were exciting to watch, the movie itself falls a little short of living up to the two video games published by Square Enix: the self titled reboot of the “Tomb Raider” ...

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Oscar Predictions 2018

By Campus Citizen | March 2

Looking back, 2017 presented maybe one of the most diverse arrays of great films within a single year. From summer blockbusters, to year-end Oscar bait, to even early offerings of horror, audiences were treated to a consistent stream of exciting, hilarious, moving and horrifying times at the theater. ...