Media’s exaggeration of spring break is unattainable
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer When people mention spring break most people think of constant partying for a whole week, but that is not everyone’s experience….
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Portrayal of women in “Black Panther” is empowering
Gabriella Blanco/ Staff Writer Marvel’s roaring success “Black Panther” is worth talking about for it’s all-black cast (ignoring the only two white characters, played by…
Audiences free at last from terrible “Fifty Shades” series
By Erik Jimenez Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty we are freed from “Fifty Shades of Grey” at last. For years, audiences with…
Academy Award nominated film, ‘Get Out,’ gives a new meaning to comedy
By Stephanie Gambill Jordan Peele made his directing debut with the horror “Get Out” which began showing in theaters February of last year. Before directing, he…
‘Call Me by Your Name’: One of the best films of 2017
By Jose Gil The warmth of a summer day surrounding your body, the sounds of nature echoing in your ear, and the sweet aroma of…
Alumna, Chrissie Fit discusses her ‘Pitch Perfect’ experience and Miami upbringing
By Damian Gordon Chrissie Fit is an FIU alumna, Alpha Xi Delta sister and Hialeah native that took her talents to Hollywood to star in…
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ review: The most emotionally driven film yet
By Damian Gordon “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is perhaps the most emotionally driven entry yet, held back by shortcomings that damage an otherwise stellar…
Nick Jonas becomes a video game avatar in ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’
By Harold Daniel Golden Globe nominee, singer-songwriter and actor, Nick Jonas takes on the role of an avatar in a video game on the standalone…
Not so wonderful follow up to ‘Wonder Woman’ in DC cinematic universe
By Erik Jimenez Let’s get the rankings out of the way first. In the DC extended universe, “Justice League” is better than “Batman v. Superman”…
Acclaimed Director Kenneth Branagh brings basics to classic mystery case and nothing else
By Erik Jimenez Behind Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie’s “Hercule Poirot” is easily the 2nd most famous detective in all of the fiction, with many adaptations…