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With the release of new its documentary, Disneys Sketchbook marks a new era of animation for the studio.

Disney’s “Sketchbook” reintroduces 2D to the studio

Ellie Martinez, Junior Staff Writer
May 10, 2022
Encanto can be enjoyed at any time on Disney Plus.

Encanto showcases important cultural representation

Ellie Martinez, Junior Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
Academys Film Studies class, taught by Sara Moses, went on a tour of the Tampa Theatre on November 16.

A tour of the Tampa Theatre with Film Studies

Raquelle Elson, Managing Editor
November 19, 2021
Horror television and movies lend their iconic costumes to the world of Halloween film.

Halloween costumes throughout film history

Aurelia Rich , Sophomore Staff Writer
November 4, 2021
Films including Harry Potter, and remakes such as Mulan (2020), illustrate the focus on nostalgia in films.

The film industry targets nostalgia in light of pandemic

Ellie Martinez, Junior Staff Writer
October 7, 2021
Composer John Williams has been nominated for over 50 Academy Awards, won three Emmy Awards, and won more than 20 Grammy Awards.

More than Just Background Noise: The Artistry of Scores

Anika Schmid, Senior Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
Get ready for a night of festive movie binging and horror galore.

Top 10 Movies to Watch During Halloween

Sophia Garcia, Junior Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Child stars in Hollywood often end up facing situations of abuse and exploitation during their careers in Hollywood.

Child Exploitation in Hollywood

Daegan Walker, Sophmore Staff Writer
September 21, 2020
“Parasite,” a dark comedic thriller about a working-class family of con artists who infiltrate the home of a well-to-do family, is the first South Korean movie to be nominated for Oscars for best picture and best international film.

“Parasite” Movie Review

Hope Joffray, Senior Staff Writer
January 24, 2020
Many individuals actually criticize critics for labeling the female characters in movies such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and 500 Days of Summer as being Manic Pixie Dream Girls due to the reality of depth in those characters. They believe that the term is being falsely utilize to take away the significance of these female characters.

Who is the “Manic Pixie Dream Girl”? (OPINION)

Adrianna Radice, Senior Staff Writer
March 25, 2019
Ybor began building a community for workers, and this is when a lot of immigrant workers came to Ybor City; such as Italian, Spanish, Cuban, and later German (Photo Credit: wikimedia.org).

Gasparilla International Film Festival Hosted by AMC Centro Ybor

March 23, 2018
Newsies won Tony Awards for Best Choreography and Best Original Score in 2012. Credit: Emily Hoerbelt/Achona Online

Newsies Hit the Big Screen Once and For All

Emily Hoerbelt, Senior Staff Writer
March 7, 2017
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