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Film Review: The Hunt

by Desha Winborne

Director: Craig Zobel

Writers: Nick Cuse, Damon Lindelof

Stars: Hilary Swank, Emma Roberts, Justin Hartley, Glenn Howerton, Ike Barinholtz, Wayne Duvall, and Betty Gilpin

12 strangers wake up gagged and unbound in a field. Disoriented and confused the strangers try to figure out where they are, how they got there and most importantly who is responsible. Soon they discover they are mere animals chosen for sacrifice, in The Hunt.

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Spy missions have been an integral part of Global history. Though movies and television have offered many fictitious accounts of espionage, both fanciful and based on actual events, very little is known about the spies who have risked their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. The Smithsonian Channel will shed some light on these covert operatives with a new 8 episode docu-series. The Smithsonian Channel’s “Spy Wars” takes viewers on a wild ride into some of the world’s most exciting missions.

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Film Review: The Invisible Man

by Desha Winborne

Director: Leigh Whanell

Writer: Leigh Whanell

Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, Michael Dorman, Benedict Hardie

After finally finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship, Cecilia is shocked when her ex commits suicide leaving her his fortune.  With her abuser dead, Cecilia is finally ready to reclaim her life.  Just as normalcy sets in a series of strange occurrences prove her ex is still alive and tormenting her.  With only her instincts to guide her, Cecilia must save herself and her loved ones from a madman no one can see.

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Film Review: The Photograph

by Desha Winborne

Director: Stella Meghie

Writer: Stella Meghie

Cast: Issa Rae, Lakeith Stanfield, Chante Adams, and Rob Morgan

Mae has spent her entire life seeking her mother’s affection. When her mother Christina suddenly passes away, the young museum curator is shocked to discover two letters from her mother, one addressed to Mae and the other for her father.  Michael is a serial monogamist who finds himself suddenly single when his long-distance girlfriend breaks up with him on a trip to New Orleans. A collection of photographs brings Mae and Michael face to face igniting a love affair that only fate could have predicted.

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Film Review: The Turning

by xoJohn

Director: Floria Sigismondi

Writer: Carey Hayes

Cast: Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince, and Barbara Marten

Kate takes on a new job as a governess for two wealthy orphans. Her role includes room and board in their expansive estate. Not long after her arrival, strange supernatural occurrences propel the young woman to the edge of madness. Gripped by fear Kate must decide if she should protect the children or save herself.

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Film Review: Like A Boss

by Desha Winborne

Director: Miguel Arteta
Writer: Sam Pitman
Cast: Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, and Billy Porter

Best friends and polar opposites Mia and Mel, find themselves in hot water as a major firm threatens to take over their growing makeup line. Hi-jinks ensue as the duo fight to save their business without sacrificing their friendship.

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Film Review: Cats (2019)

by Desha Winborne

Director: Tom Hooper

Writers: Tom Hooper (Screenplay) and  Andrew Lloyd Webber (musical)

Cast: Francesca Hayward, Idris Elba, Judy Dench, Laurie Davidson, and Jennifer Hudson

Pretty little kitty Victoria is abandoned in an alleyway where she comes face to face with a unique tribe known as the Jellicle Cats. She arrived on the most important night of the year, as the Jellicle Cats prepare for their annual ball. Each year the cats choose one member of the tribe to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a new life. Victoria makes her way through the tribe learning the mysterious ways of the Jellicle, whilst discovering her own new sense of self.

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Film Review: Black Christmas

by Desha Winborne

Director: Sophia Takal

Writer: Sophia Takal & April Wolfe

Cast: Imogen Poots, Aleyse Shannon, Lily Donoghue & Cary Elwes

Hawthorne College is settling into the holiday season. Most students are leaving for the break and a select few have chosen to stay behind. The remaining coeds find themselves in the middle of a black magic-infused conspiracy, as sorority sisters are captured and presumed murdered by an unknown stalker. Though the killer is a formidable threat, having spent decades on a murderous rampage, he is no match for this generation’s spirit and determination to survive. Finally, the murderer has met his match, he has messed with the wrong sisters.

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