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The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
"The Whale" is a pshycological drama that follows a secluded English teacher in his attempts to reconnect with others, including his alienated daughter.

REVIEW: “The Whale” invites viewers to sail away in an emotionally-charged look at humanity

Shane Edghill, Reporter
January 23, 2023
Newly released psychological horror film "Smile" turns frowns upside down—and not in a good way.

“Smile” Review: Psychological thriller is “genuinely nerve-wracking, horrifying”

Shane Edghill, Reporter
October 6, 2022
"Rust" movie crew member Serge Svetnoy has filed a lawsuit against several people including Alec Baldwin at the center of the fatal on-set shooting that claimed the life of the film's cinematographer.

Opinion: Accidental shooting on movie “Rust” set raises questions on gun safety

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Nearly a quarter (23%) of all US movie theaters have stayed closed since March 2020. These locations generated a combined yearly box office of $1.8 billion on average in 2018 and 2019.

FACEOFF; Opinion: Movie theaters, although nostalgic, are on the verge of extinction

Analisa Flores, Reporter
November 3, 2021
Animated feature film, “Luca” premiered on Disney+ June 18. The film stars Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto (left) and Jacob Tremblay as Luca (right).

Pixar’s new film “Luca” is an exciting summer coming-of-age film

Sara E. Moreno, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021
‘Run’ was released by Hulu on Nov. 20, starring long time horror actress Paulson and newcomer Allen. It currently holds an approval rating of 90%.

Psychological thriller ‘Run’ defies typical genre gimmicks, keeps viewers guessing

Esther Heymans, Staff Writer
November 30, 2020
'Hubie Halloween' was released on Oct. 7 by Netflix. The film was dedicated to Cameron Boyce, who was originally supposed to star in it before his passing.

New Adam Sandler Halloween flick provides comfort, nostalgia in trying times

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos, Viewpoints Editor
October 21, 2020
While the original film received positive reviews, the sequel was met with mostly negative ones. It has been confirmed by the director that a third film will happen in audiences want it.

Horror movie sequel offers new plot twists, meets expectations

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
'Corpse Bride' was released in the United States on Sept. 23, 2005. It was nominated for best animated feature at the 78th Academy Awards.

The spooky timelessness of Tim Burton’s ‘Corpse Bride’ endures

Gianni Zorrilla, Editor-In-Chief
October 6, 2020
Stan (left) as Lee and Holland as Arvin face off in the climax of the film. Though set in Ohio and Virginia, filming took place across Alabama.

‘The Devil All the Time’ drives a winding, complex story with grim, Gothic undertones

Sierra Rozen, Life and Arts Editor
September 21, 2020
'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' premiered on Netflix on Sept. 4. It currently holds an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ book to movie changes cheapen meaning, ending

Shea Hildebrand, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
'Love and Basketball' was released in theatres on April 21, 2000. It was Prince-Bythewood's directorial debut.

20 years later, ‘Love & Basketball’ provides relevant commentary on race, gender issues

Taheera Washington, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
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