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Concord Theater Department Presents Student Directed Plays

Photo Courtesy of Caleb Zopp   On Tuesday, Oct. 2, and Wednesday, Oct. 3, Concord’s theatre department will present student directed plays. The event is titled “Love, Loss…and Murder: A Potluck of Performances.” The plays will be ten minutes long and will be directed and performed by Concord students and […]

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BlacKkKlansman Review

Photo Courtesy of The Independent While film has long been a medium for exploring political issues through biting social commentary layered in between the entertainment, the past few years has seen a resurgence in films exploring the deep racial divide still plaguing America. From Jordan Peele’s breakout horror success “Get […]

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“Isle of Dogs”: Joyously Fun Canine Adventure

quot;Isle of Dogs" is one of Wes Anderson's most ambitiously ridiculous movies yet. Photo Courtesy of Hollywood Reporter Few filmmakers have quite as a distinctive style as Wes Anderson. Known for bizarre storytelling, meticulously framed compositions and a pastel color palette, Anderson’s films are favorites among hipster film lovers, and […]

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Student Spring Production: “Dancing at Lughnasa”

Concord's theater department delivered a more serious production this spring with the Irish drama "Dancing at Lughnasa." Photo Courtesy of James Trent Concord’s Theater Department debuted its production of Irish playwright Brian Fiel’s drama, “Dancing at Lughnasa,” on Wednesday, April 11.   Michael Mundy (played by Christopher Conhenour) narrates the […]

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“A Quiet Place:” An Interesting Experiment

The silence feels like a knife constantly looming over the characters' heads. Photo Courtesy of Variety   Warning: contains spoilers   Released on April 6, “A Quiet Place” breaks many of the horror movie clichés and creates a unique cinematic experience.    Anyone familiar with horror movies is familiar with […]

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“Sea of Thieves”: Piracy without Real-World Consequences

Screenshots of "Sea of Thieves" Courtesy of Kelson Howerton   The developers behind some of your favorite late 90s, early 2000s video games are back with a new original title. Rare, known for games such as “GoldenEye 007,” “Banjo-Kazooie,” and “Viva Piñata,” have always excelled at crafting games centered around […]

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FX’s “Atlanta” is a Comedy Worth Watching

Donald Glover, actor, comedian, rapper, created the FX original series "Atlanta." Photo Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes   FX has had a solid track record for original television series, from dramas like “The Americans” to comedies like “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Fortunately, the network looks like it wants to keep […]

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The Money Behind Awards Season

Nominations do not come cheap—film companies spend millions of dollars conducting campaigns. Photo Courtesy of  International Business Times With the Emmys and Golden Globes already in the books and the 90th Academy Awards coming on March 4, awards season is well underway. As all of Hollywood gathers to celebrate this […]

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“Black Panther” is Worth Your Time

ldquo;Black Panther” refreshes Marvel’s formula while celebrating African culture Photo Courtesy of The Star The latest Marvel movie “Black Panther” is already meeting critical acclaim and receiving very positive reactions from audiences, and for good reason.    “Black Panther” does an incredibly good job making an identity for itself among […]

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The Return and Future of Star Wars

With at least eight films in the works, Star Wars is not going anywhere for the time being. Photo Courtesy of Disney Over 40 years after the theatrical release of “A New Hope,” Star Wars is back and bigger than ever. Coming off the heels of the massive commercial hit […]