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MOVIE REVIEW: Edge of the World

Edge of the World chronicles the story of James Brooke’s emergence as the first White Rajah of Sarawak on the Malaysian island of Borneo during the middle of the 19th century. The adoptive leader became the inspiration template for authors Rudyard Kipling and Joseph Conrad and their respective far-off adventure stories of The Man Who Would Be King and Lord Jim.

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COLUMN: 7 Wine Pairings for Your Next Movie Night

For cinema lovers, few nights are as perfect as a movie night. A great way to elevate your evening, whether it’s date night or relaxing alone, is by pairing your favorite film selections with a bottle of wine (or a few). Not sure which wines work best with your movie selections? Here are a few recommendations to inspire you the next time you hit “PLAY.”

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GUEST CRITIC #67: The Babadook

by Abhishek Shivgan

The Babadook is one of the best horror movies ever made. It is an Australian horror/thriller film starring Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman. The film is based on a short film by the same director, Jennifer Kent. The plot follows Amelia and her only son, Samuel. She is a widow who lost her husband in a road accident six years ago. One day her son Samuel asks her to read a storybook for him, titled “Mr. Babadook.” It tells the story of Mr. Babadook who lives in your house and he will come to visit you if you let him in. After a few days, both of them started feeling the presence of evil inside their house.

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James Bond: Much More than Just a Fictional Movie Character

Known as one of the longest running movie franchises to ever exist, there’s a reason why these action-packed productions that begun all the way back in the early 60’s are still in circulation today. However, aside from selling out tickets to the cinema and being widely popular among fans, Bond has also managed to teach viewers valuable lessons in each and every movie he has starred in. In this article, we take a look at some of the most important tidbits of life advice that has been strung subtly throughout the franchise’s works for over six decades.

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GUEST COLUMN: Top 8 Heart-Warming Movies

by Alicia Burmeister

We have compiled a list of movies that can be consumed instead of chocolate if the serotonin level has dropped sharply: heartfelt, like warm nights by the campfire, gentle, like a favorite grandmother, light, like a first grader's homework. Well, just a good movie with a good rating to relax and forget about your problems for one evening. If you are a student, you will enjoy these movies after a stressful day at college, as well as some biology help.

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Has The Online Box Office Shift Been a Success?

It did come as a surprise to many at the end of 2020 when Warner Bros had announced their partnership with streaming platform HBO Max to deliver some of the biggest titles of the year directly to online streaming, however, and although many of our favourite forms of entertainment through the likes of gaming options in new slots right through to sporting now being represented with the likes of esports, it was something almost inevitable, but has it been a success?

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 Fantastic Con Artist Movies

by Lewis Robinson

While becoming a con artist may not be advisable, watching these individuals in action can be highly entertaining. Because of this, there's a multitude of movies depicting various cons. These films generally leave the audience feeling awed and, oftentimes, tricked. If you're looking to get this experience, here are six fantastic con artist movies.

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GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies NOT to Watch With Your Girlfriend

by Jake S. Splatt

Movie nights are a great way to spend time with your girlfriend. Regardless of whether you watch a romantic comedy or a drama, it will be an experience that will bring you closer together. Watching a movie is the perfect excuse to relax, get cozy with your girlfriend, and get away from the real world. Although you could set the mood perfectly and prepare for the best movie night ever, the film you decide to watch will have a huge impact on your evening. The last thing you want is to watch a movie that will completely spoil the mood of a romantic night in. In case you’re planning a movie night with your significant other soon, here are some films that you should avoid at all costs.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: How the Fast Saga Has Changed Over Time

by Kevin Gardner

The Fast & Furious series is massive with 10 films to its name, including spin-offs like Tokyo Drift and Hobbs & Shaw, and 4 more films are currently in the works. That’s not to mention an animated TV series, Fast & Furious Spy Racers, as well as two short films. This begs the question: does this series suffer from franchise fatigue, something that’s all but inevitable if a series carries on for too long, or does it defy these expectations and trends? While you might not call these films art as such, it’s worth noting that art is necessarily subjective, so mileage may vary.

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