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Outside of the Scooter's Coffee shop. (Samantha Hill/The Seahawk)

REVIEW: Scooter’s Coffee

Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager September 16, 2024

Twas the night before move-in day when I stumbled upon a new coffee shop in the final stages of opening to the public. Not only was I excited to move into my new apartment, I was also eager to taste...

Poster for Carolina Ballet's "Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2." (Courtesy: Carolina Ballet)

REVIEW: Carolina Ballet’s “Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2” explores what it means to be human

Megan Eesley, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2024

Carolina Ballet opened their latest performance “Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2” on April 25 in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, accompanied by the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and pianist...

“Hazbin Hotel:” The internet phenomenon finally takes the stage

Noah Phillips, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

In the ever-expanding world of indie animation, no project has had quite as much recognition as Vivienne Medrano’s (better known online as Vivziepop) 2019 pilot, “Hazbin Hotel.” Despite receiving...

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.
Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Beau in "Beau is Afraid." (A24)

REVIEW: ‘Beau Is Afraid’ is a visually stunning, anxiety-fueled odyssey

Bradley Earnshaw, Staff Writer April 24, 2023
Ari Aster’s third theatrical release, “Beau Is Afraid,” is undoubtedly his most daunting from a viewer’s perspective. It is a three-hour display of Murphy’s Law, where everything that can go wrong does go wrong. While Aster’s first two films “Hereditary” (2018) and “Midsommar” (2019) were certainly horror films, “Beau Is Afraid” is equal parts comedy, drama and horror. With each unfolding of events, the number of possible interpretations of the story grows as the lines blur between reality, dreams, nightmares and hallucinations.
The titular Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." (Universal Pictures)

REVIEW: Let’s-a-go! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a fun spin on a popular franchise

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor April 11, 2023
The meme waterfall that followed Chris Pratt’s casting announcement turned the newest franchise-based film, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” into something of a must-see. Due to the popularity of the Mario games—because who hasn’t played Mario Kart at least once in their life—the film garnered some speculation. Would it pay proper homage or soullessly promote the video games it hails from?

REVIEW: ‘Cocaine Bear’ is a confused entanglement of characters, storylines and tones

Bradley Earnshaw, Staff Writer March 2, 2023
“Cocaine Bear” spends so much time confused about which tone to take on that it lacks any real direction. This film had every chance to provide an over-the-top thrill ride that mimics the aforementioned effects of cocaine for viewers. Instead, it’s an hour and a half of back-and-forth scenes that leave the audience confused on whether to laugh or cry.
Paul Rudd and Kathryn Newton star as a father-daughter duo that fails to take to flight, despite being a main focus of the film. Image courtesy of Marvel Studios.

REVIEW: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ brings new levels of strange to the MCU but fails to deliver on plot

Anna Ford, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

“Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” kicks off Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a zany tale of fatherhood, revolution and giant ants. Starring Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Evangeline...

REVIEW: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is not just a movie—it’s an experience

Eriq Dixon, Staff Writer December 23, 2022
James Cameron’s "Avatar: The Way of Water," the sequel to 2009’s "Avatar," finally hit theaters on Dec. 16, well over a decade after the first film’s release. As a sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, expectations are high for this next installment. But, does it live up to the legacy of the original?
'Violent Night' is a dark Christmas take on the cult classic 'Home Alone.'

REVIEW: ‘Violent Night’ is an adult version of ‘Home Alone’

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor December 6, 2022
With the arrival of the holidays comes a slew of Christmas films, both new and old. “Violent Night” is the most recent entry in this canon. While many recent releases fail to utilize the talent of their stars, David Harbor plays the perfect morally gray Santa in this creative Christmas tale, and grown-up fans of “Home Alone” are sure to enjoy this film’s gory gimmicks.
"Funny You Should Ask" is this months pick for November's Book Club. (Goodreads)

BOOK CLUB: ‘Funny You Should Ask’ is a delightful romcom that loses steam

Anna Ford, Staff Writer December 3, 2022
Imagine spending a fun-filled weekend with your celebrity crush. That is exactly what happens to the witty protagonist in The Seahawk’s November book club pick, “Funny You Should Ask.” If you are a fan of BookTok rom-com novels, “Funny You Should Ask” is for you. While falling into the traditional rom-com pitfalls, there is still Hollywood-esque entertainment to be found throughout.
The Cucalorus Film Festival takes place every November showcasing more than 150 independent films with a focus on supporting films directed by women and by people of color.

The Seahawk’s favorite films and shorts from 28th Cucalorus Film Festival

Bradley Earnshaw and Eriq Dixon December 2, 2022
The 28th Cucalorus Film Festival came to a close on Nov. 20. After limited attendance following the pandemic’s onset, Cucalorus saw a high level of involvement this year, with 136 films and shorts shown across four days. Enjoy as The Seahawk staff writers Bradley Earnshaw and Eriq Dixon share the details of their favorites from the festival.
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