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Apr

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2026

“The Drama:” A bang or a whimper?

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Photo courtesy of Jimmy Chan on pexels.com By Mackenzie Powell “The Drama” (2026), directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, deftly portrays the intricacies of human connection and balances a darkly comic tone. Zendaya and Pattinson seamlessly disappear into their roles as engaged couple Emma and Charlie, despite their major movie star statuses. The Drama official movie poster. (Credits to A24 Films) The film follows the lead up to the fiancés’ wedding after a revelation takes them through an unforeseen series of events. Alana Haim and Hailey Benton Gates shine in supporting parts and Zoë Winters and…

Movie review: The sci-fi film ‘Mercy’ encourages viewers to sympathize with AI

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photo courtesy of ThisIsEngineering on pexels.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Released Jan.23, 2026, “Mercy” is a science-fiction action thriller that places artificial intelligence at the center of the justice system poses a controversial question: Can an AI judge be more trustworthy than human judgment? While the film succeeds as an engaging and immersive thriller, its final message raises concerns about whether the film ultimately encourages audiences to sympathize with artificial intelligence more than it should. Set in a dystopian Los Angeles in 2029, the story follows Detective Chris Raven (Chris Pratt), who must prove his innocence in the murder of his…

Movie review: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” leaves fans and critics speechless

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Image courtesy of Adrien Olichon through pexels.com. On Friday, April 18, the horror movie “Sinners” debuted in theatres around the country, and three months later, the vampire story is still going strong in theatres and is a hot topic of conversation amongst movie connoisseurs. According to the official “Sinners” Movie website, “Sinners” is about twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore, both played by Michael B. Jordan, who return to their hometown only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. “Sinners”, which takes place in Mississippi in 1932 during the Probation Act, effectively highlights the…