Halloween has long been the one time of year where people are free to dress up in whatever costume they want. It is a holiday where acting and looking differently is not just allowed, but the norm. What if you could wear your Halloween costume in public whenever you wanted? The idea is not as farcical as it first appears.
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During the much-loved spooky season, it is often appropriate to watch horror movies and shows, read classic horror literature or play horror games. While these are wonderful ways to spend October, it is important not to overlook online content creators who make excellent videos for people to watch for the Halloween season. With all this in mind, it might be interesting to explore some of these Youtubers to get a better understanding of their underrated and undervalued content.
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“Abbot and Costello meet Frankenstein.” “Army of the Dead.” “Scream.” The tradition of horror comedy has a long and celebrated history, and is not as contradictory as its name might imply. This year, we saw the two most recent entries in this genre: box office smash “Weapons” and the largely unnoticed “The Toxic Avenger.” While both films are excellent in their horror and comedy elements, the question remains: which film is better?
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A few months ago, Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, D-N.Y., defeated former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the New York Democratic mayoral primary. This was seen by many as a shocking upset, and has led to questions of what it means for the general election.
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With the year coming to an end and critically acclaimed films such as “Sinners”, "Caught Stealing” and “One Battle After Another” gaining attention as shoe-ins for Oscar nominations and possibly even wins, there is one film that has sadly gone under the radar. That film is “The Long Walk,” which was released on Sept. 12 and directed by Francis Lawrence, adapting the 1979 Stephen King novel of the same name.
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The second season involves a more slow-paced and emotional exploration of Smith’s character and takes its time to explore the emotional aspects of the story, which can be a welcome change from other superhero fare.
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“Common Side Effects” was created by Joseph Bennett and Steve Hely and follows the discovery of the blue angel mushroom, which can cure any sickness or injury. This results in attempts by the government and pharmaceutical company Reutical to cover up its existence by any means necessary.
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“Invincible” Season 3 is well worth watching for anyone interested in superhero stories, action media or just riveting storytelling in general. While it is held back by occasionally clunky animation, the strength of the writing and characterization show that superhero stories can hold the weight and importance of the best prestige dramas.
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“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” is a great film that is well worth watching for its animation, comedy and writing. If you're a fan of animation, the Looney Tunes or just need a cartoon to show a younger relative, this is the movie for you.
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Joon-Ho’s newest film is “Mickey 17,” a science fiction movie about Mickey Barnes, a beleaguered worker played by Robert Pattinson. Mickey joins a mission to colonize the snow planet Nifleheim, sponsored by a mysterious company and religious group and led by former Congressman Kenneth Marshall, played by Mark Ruffalo, to escape loan sharks on Earth. To join the mission, he becomes an expendable, which means that when he dies, the company can reprint his body, allowing him to work dangerous jobs and be a lab rat in lethal experiments.
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