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Ticket holders find their seats as they wait for the premiere of "Dune Part 2" to start at Cinemark Valley View and XD in Cleveland on Feb. 27, 2024.

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Dune: Part 2’

Nick Keller, Opinion Writer March 4, 2024

Writer's note: This is a spoiler-free review. This past week, I was given an incredible opportunity to travel to Cinemark Valley View for a special early screening of “Dune: Part 2.”  The film...

HBO Max’s “Unpregnant” stars Haley Lu Richardson (right) and Barbie Ferreira (left) as the two characters leave the state of Missouri to get an abortion. 

OPINION: “Unpregnant” Movie Review

Jessica Goodwin Opinion Writer September 24, 2020

On Sept. 10, HBO Max released their newest original film, “Unpregnant.” With a title like that it was sure to turn heads and raise questions. The film directed and written by Rachel Lee Goldenberg...

#BlackAtKentState: A local look at racism on college campuses

KentWired Staff July 13, 2020

“There’s a lot that I think needs to change in general, but I think the biggest thing is awareness. That is an issue from our faculty and staff members because these things happen every day on campus,”...

The Three Stooges Movie Podcast #16 — No Country for Old Men

The Three Stooges Movie Podcast #16 — No Country for Old Men

Thank you for tuning into The Three Stooges Movie Podcast! Join the guys as they talk Joker and James Bond and listen to Henry dominate Nate in a movie debate! Listen to "The Three Stooges Movie Podcast"...

REVIEW: ‘The Predator’ strings together a disappointing story

Alex Novak September 19, 2018

“The Predator” is yet another poor entry in what has become a continually unsatisfying franchise because it fails to build mystery and suspenseful action. The film creates a storyline full of thin...

Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford in Love, Simon (2018).

REVIEW: ‘Love, Simon’ is the love story we needed

Maria McGinnis March 17, 2018

“Love, Simon” may be one of the biggest milestones in the coming-of-age film genre that we have seen yet.Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), describes himself as the typical high school senior marching through...

Tomb Raider Picture 1

REVIEW: ‘Tomb Raider’ doesn’t reach its full potential

Alex Novak March 16, 2018

Lara Croft is returning to the silver screen in the brand-new reboot of "Tomb Raider."The well-intentioned thriller keeps the audience engaged, but falls short due to its uninspiring plot.Based on the...

Wrinkle in time

REVIEW: ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ puts together a decent story despite its faults

Alex Novak March 9, 2018

Continuing this year’s trend of diverse cinematic spectacles, "A Wrinkle In Time" adapts this incredible journey of unexpected discovery from the novel written by Madeleine L’Engle.While the story...

Black Panther movie poster

REVIEW: ‘Black Panther’ shines as a thrilling, must-see masterpiece

Alex Novak February 16, 2018

The highly anticipated "Black Panther" is the most unique superhero yet in the expanding Marvel universe.The movie is exhilarating from the moment it begins onscreen, taking the audience into an epic story...

Blue Like Jazz

Matt’s Flick Pick: ‘Blue like jazz’

Matthew Merchant October 28, 2014

When I heard this movie was being made I immediately bought an advance ticket for the exclusive showing. You see, the movie is based off the Donald Miller book by the same name, and I had read the book...

Spirited Away

Matt’s Flick Pick: ‘Spirited Away’

Matthew Merchant October 14, 2014

A witch, a bath house, a boy that turns into a dragon, a ghost or two, a giant baby that becomes a hamster...wait, what? No, this isn’t a freak show. In fact, “Spirited Away” is one of the most creative...

Changeling

Kelsey’s Flick Pick: ‘Changeling’

Kelsey Husnick September 30, 2014

Angelina Jolie stars in this drama, based on a true story and set during the late 1920s in Los Angeles. When Christine Collin’s son, Walter, goes missing the LAPD set up a search for the boy. Five months...