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Movie Reviews

Captain Marvel

Review by: Sullivan Hopkins

Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the extraterrestrial Skrulls. She keeps having memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot named Carol Danvers on the planet Earth in 1955. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel goes on a journey to uncover the secrets of her past while learning her special superpowers to end the war with the Skrulls. I definitely recommend this movie for any Marvel fan that is looking forward to the next Avengers movie.

Everything, Everything

Review By: Malia Wyse

18 year old Maddy Whittier (Amandla Stenberg) lived her whole life inside of her home because she was diagnosed by her mother (Anika Noni Rose), who is a doctor, with severe combined immunodeficiency {SCID}. When her new neighbor Olly (Nick Robinson) and his family moved into the house next door, romance blooms but it’s difficult because of her immunodeficiency. Suspicion about her disease arises after a series of risky situations that Maddy and Olly go through. This modern age movie grossed 60.0 million dollars against its production budget of 10 million dollars. The director is Stella Meghie. The writers are Nicola Yoon (book) and J. Mills Goodloe (screenplay).

Moulin Rouge!

Review by: Dalton Schwarck

Most people love a good musical. Mama Mia, Grease, and Les Misérables are all iconic examples of the movie genre. The songs are usually exciting or somber and impactful to the story. Moulin Rouge! is no exception to this, with beautiful vibrant colors and catchy songs to match. Baz Luhrmann practically takes your breath away with elegantly choreographed pieces and puts his signature musical twist on modern songs to make them more aesthetically friendly, while still keeping the funky feel. The story is that of a love one between Christian (Ewan McGregor), an amateur English author with a knack for singing who has come to Paris to throw in his stake with the Bohemian Revolution, and Satine (Nicole Kidman), who has lived as a stage girl all her life. There are moments for everyone to enjoy, from funny to heartbreaking and from romantically charged to practically on-the-edge-of-your-seat exciting! This musical has constant high energy that'll pump your blood and make you appreciate the early 1900s in a new way.

Book Reviews

Since You’ve Been Gone: Morgan Matson/Author

Review By: Iris Burns

A summer read about the depths of real friendship and self growth-Since You’ve Been Gone is worth your time. Emily is a shy girl who doesn't get out much and Sloane, the all out party girl who comes with the “it girl” personality are the main characters. When Sloane and Emily meet, they become the best of friends. One summer, Sloane’s family suddenly moves, and only a to-do-list for Emily is all that Sloane leaves behind. In hopes of finding her best friend, Emily follows the list as she begins the checklist. She meets new people, opens up and begin trying new things that she was too afraid to do before. Emily begins to find her own way without Sloane and her journey to finding herself and turning into a young adult turns this novel into a beautiful story that will make you laugh, cry, and smile.

The Clockwork Dynasty

Review By: Paige McDonald

The Clockwork Dynasty by Daniel H. Wilson was interesting and unique. The genre is sci-fi. The main characters are June, a human, and two automatons, Peter and Elena. The bookgoes between the present and the past, when Peter and Elena were brought to life. In the present, June learns about the world of automatons when Peter ask for her help in waking an ancient automaton. In the past, Peter and Elena are learning about the world and trying to fit in with humanity. This book has drama and action while exploring advanced technology that has been around before modern humanity. It is a perfect book for any sci-fi fans.

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