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The Chimes

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The Chimes

“A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” is a fun adventure for all ages

“A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” is a fun adventure for all ages
Aardman’s newest stop-motion adventure brings great visuals and an enjoyable story.
Sammy Newcomer February 18, 2020

Britain's favorite stop-motion sheep gets a sci-fi spin in a new Netflix original feature film that  follows Shaun, Bitzer the dog and the whole gang of farm animals as they find Lula, a mysterious encounter of the third kind. From there, the animals must escape countless obstacles—the government,...

“Isle of Dogs” provides blissful entertainment but falls victim to cultural appropriation

“Isle of Dogs” provides blissful entertainment but falls victim to cultural appropriation
Wes Anderson remains a visual master but his inattention to cultural representation upsets critics.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) March 28, 2018

Wes Anderson’s stylistic flair always proves refreshing in this world of cookie-cutter films. He mesmerizes again with “Isle of Dogs,” as his visual mastery and immaculate stop-motion provide a heartwarming and beautiful film. However, Anderson falls into a tricky situation of cultural appropriation...

Tim Burton accentuates his cliches

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“Miss Peregrine’s…” wows visually yet wrestles with character development.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager October 4, 2016
“Miss Peregrine’s…” wows visually yet wrestles with character development.

This summer’s severely underrated films

Photo Illustration by Kyle Kohler
These films from the midst of the summer heat succeed where mainstream Hollywood failed.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 6, 2016
These films from the midst of the summer heat succeed where mainstream Hollywood failed.