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"The Batman": FLOP OR NOT?

“The Batman”: FLOP OR NOT?

Sharon Lobo April 7, 2022

SPOILER WARNING!  I must preface this review by saying that I am not a big fan of DC Comics, so I did not come into the movie theater with high expectations. In all honesty, I only watched the...

Death of the Nile: Failure to set sail

Death of the Nile: Failure to set sail

Alyssa Dixon March 5, 2022

Book-to-movie adaptations are famously a mixed bag. The most recent adaptation to hit the big screen is the Kenneth Branagh take at Agatha Christie’s classic 1937 novel Death on the Nile. This Hercule...

A Love Letter to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

A Love Letter to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Thalia Menchaca December 2, 2021

As the fall semester wraps up and final exam season approaches, times are stressful. Deadlines for assignments and projects have become top priorities consuming hours of the day to complete. Sometimes...

Always Be My Maybe Movie Review

Always Be My Maybe Movie Review

Rebecca Hernandez November 9, 2021

After a long day, the lyrics from Harry Styles’ song Woman, “Should we just search romantic comedies on Netflix and then see what we find?” often come to mind. It’s a thought many of us have...

An honest review of Malcolm & Marie

An honest review of Malcolm & Marie

Skyler King February 25, 2021

Burnt X Entertainment Co-Editor Skyler King reviews Netflix Original, Malcolm & Marie , starring Zendaya and John David Washington. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB0co4UsgvU&feature=youtu.be Malcolm...

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Black Romance Revived: ‘The Photograph’ Reminds Us That Representation Matters

February 14, 2020

Stella Meghie just served the world what may be considered a long overdue Black love story on a silver platter just in time for Valentine’s Day: The Photograph.

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“Black”: Romeo and Juliet Takes on a New Level of Tragic

March 14, 2016

"Black" tells the story of 15-year-olds Mavela and Marwan who must choose between love and loyalty to their gangs.

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Rogen and Efron Pit Family Versus Frat in “Neighbors”

April 28, 2014

Neighbors is the best frat comedy to come along since Animal House. The film, which premiered during the film portion of this year’s SXSW festival, pits former teen heartthrob Zac Efron against seasoned comedian Seth Rogen. An unexpected pairing to say the least, but the two manage to form an undeniably hilarious comedic duo.