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TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “WONKA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. (Jaap Buittendijk)

REVIEW: “Wonka” was a 2023 box office surprise

Megan Eesley, Copy Editor January 17, 2024

Despite the lack of hype, “Wonka” proved to be a “scrumdiddlyumptious” box office success. Starring Timothée Chalamet as the title role in an all-star cast, the musical comedy exceeded expectations...

Cover art for Disney's "Wish." (Courtesy of Disney)

REVIEW: Disney’s “Wish” is a heartwarming homage to 100 years of magic

Sarah Carter, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

Disney debuts “Wish” in the year of its 100th  anniversary and pays tribute to the studio’s years of magic. Audiences can look for numerous references made to “Bambi,” “Peter Pan,” “Mary...

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. (Courtesy of Lionsgate)

REVIEW: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” deserves the highest praise

Sarah Carter, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

The release of the movie adaptation of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” brings viewers back to Suzanne Collin’s dystopian world of Panem, 60 years prior to the original...

Kevin Kosicki Performing in the pre-show of "Dracula."

Behind the scenes: “Dracula”

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer November 28, 2023

The UNCW theater department put on a performance of a lifetime with the production of “Dracula.” Held in Kenan Auditorium, the show lasted for three weekends. Directed by Christopher Marino, the...

A variety of candy apples for sale at Kilwins on Market St.

Fall activities in Wilmington

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

  Fall is here in the Wilmington area, bringing in an abundance of activities to do. Check out some of these activities in the local area to do with friends this fall season. Outdoor and Nature Long...

Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” in theaters now. (Apple Studios)

“Killers of the Flower Moon:” Cinematic masterpiece and American tragedy

Noah Phillips, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

The following review contains major spoilers throughout. The newest film from Martin Scorsese, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” seems like the culmination of his career, a three-and-a-half hour...

UNCW Department of Theatre's "Dracula" is approaching its third and final week of performances from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12. The show is based on the iconic gothic novel by Bram Stoker.

REVIEW: UNCW’s bone-chilling production of “Dracula”

Sarah Carter, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) theater department brings the story of "Dracula" to the stage demonstrating the gothic tale with excellence. The audience is transported back to the...

A poster for Carolina Ballet's "Frankenstein." (Carolina Ballet)

REVIEW: Carolina Ballet’s “Frankenstein” is an ode to death and humanity

Megan Eesley, Copy Editor October 27, 2023

Performed by the Carolina Ballet in Raleigh at the Fletcher Opera Theater on Saturday, Oct. 14, “Frankenstein” based on the novel by Mary Shelley is a triumph. Choreographed by Artistic Director...

A collection of books that have been banned or challenged across the country. In the foreground is "The 1619 Project," which re-examines the influence of slavery in the founding of The United States. The book's title references the first reccorded arrival of African slaves to North America in 1619.

Celebrating banned book week at Randall Library

Samantha Hill, Staff Writer October 9, 2023

Libraries across the United States celebrate banned book week from Oct. 1-7. Randall Library held their annual banned book read-in on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Chris Robinson, opening speaker and coordinator,...

Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie scored the biggest hits of their careers with “Barbie.” (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/TNS)

The bombs and hits of 2023’s summer box office

Noah Phillips, Staff Writer October 1, 2023

Every summer, all the big Hollywood studios release some of their biggest films into theaters for the world to see. Every summer, a majority of these films make an incredible amount of money at the box...

The cover of "Happy Place," a contemporary romance novel by Emily Henry. (Penguin Random House/Graphic by Nate Mauldin)

REVIEW: Emily Henry’s ‘Happy Place’ is the perfect read to start off your summer

Grace Lanham, Staff Writer May 31, 2023
Emily Henry never fails to exceed reader’s expectations, and her recent release, “Happy Place,” is no exception. I haven’t had the pleasure of reading all of Henry’s books, but “Happy Place” is the perfect follow-up to her three most recent romance titles, all of which I have read: “People We Meet On Vacation,” “Beach Read,” and “Book Lovers.” “Happy Place,” published on April 25, will find a new spot in all readers’ hearts.
The Guardians reunite for one final mission in the third installment of this galactic franchise. (Marvel Studios)

REVIEW: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ encapsulates the heart of the trilogy in a touching final adventure

Anna Ford, Assistant Culture Editor May 13, 2023
In a bittersweet and satisfying conclusion to the beloved trilogy, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (“Vol. 3”) follows the events of "Thor: Love and Thunder" as Peter Quill (Chris Pratt)—a.k.a “Star-Lord”—and the rest of the team race to save Rocket's (Bradley Cooper) life and come to terms with their ever-shifting group dynamics.
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