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ELEMENTALLY DISTORTED

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 by admin

A series review worthy of The Last Airbender

By Jayvin Williams

Staff writer

But when the world needed a review the most, he vanished.

In February 2024, the live-action adaptation of the animated Nickelodeon TV series, Avatar: The Last Airbender was released on Netflix. While the series stays true to the source material, it does derail in some of the most important parts of the original series that made it so good. However, the live-action series is still superior to the live-action Avatar movie that was released in 2010.

KUNG POW

Posted on March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 by admin

Kung Fu Panda 4 packs punch worthy of a Dragon Warrior

By Damani Edgington and Quinton Smith

Staff writers

When people heard that the Kung Fu Panda franchise was getting another movie, I’m sure some people were thinking, Wait–they still make Kung Fu Panda movies?”

I’m sure when the producers made the first movie in 2008, they would’ve never thought that they’d make Kung Fu Panda 4 16 years later, which surpassed movies as big as Dune: Part Two at the box office.

Even though the movie was very successful at the box office, the necessity of a fourth movie is still up for debate. Some people believe that you shouldn’t fix what’s not broken, especially if it’s not been broken for eight years straight (with Kung Fu Panda 3 coming out in 2016). Despite not being completely necessary, the movie held its own weight and was a well-crafted addition to the series.

UNCUT: WHO’S YOUR GOAT?

Posted on March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 by admin

By De’Rico Spires and Aaron McKrell

Staff Writer and Editor

Debating basketball’s greatest of all time

Editor’s note: This is a column in which two big-time sports fans, 13-year-old De’Rico Spires and 33-year-old Aaron McKrell, debate some of the hottest sports topics of the day.

De’Rico Spires: Basketball was not better in the ‘90s because some of the people in the NBA were and are unknown.

Aaron McKrell: Coming in hot, huh? So, you’re saying that the competition wasn’t what it is today?

DS: No, because we have better NBA players, and coming out of the ‘90s, players were not that athletic.

AM: So let me guess: LeBron is your GOAT over Jordan?

DS: No, LeBron’s trash. My GOAT has to either be Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards.

WELL DONE

Posted on December 6, 2023February 12, 2024 by admin

Nickelodeon cooks up a worthy sequel to the classic Good Burger

By Jayvin Williams

Staff writer

Welcome to Truth from the Youth, home of journalism, may I take your review?

In late November, the sequel to the Nickelodeon original film Good Burger was released on Paramount+. Good Burger 2 came 26 years after the original film. With all the time between the movies, did Good Burger 2 live up to the original, and was it worth the wait?

Even though the sequel did not fully live up to the charm of the original film, it’s still a satisfying movie. Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson respectively reprise their roles as Ed and Dex, and their chemistry on screen still works decades later.

TAKING FLIGHT

Posted on October 3, 2023February 12, 2024 by admin

Blue Beetle elevates DC to new heights

By Jayvin Williams

Staff writer

With the announcement of Blue Beetle, many people worried if the film would hold up to the comics that began in 1939.

After seeing the film, it’s clear that expectations were met, Blue Beetle was worth the wait and it was a win for DC Studios. The movie’s casting, costume design and cinematography make it a great film.

SHINING BRIGHTLY

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 by admin

Breakfast at Tiffany’s dazzles with charming love story

By Batoul Achy & Seidet Segura

Columnists

This is the fourth installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

You won’t be able to take your eyes off Breakfast at Tiffany’s! The 1961 film is strengthened by the aesthetic of it overall, the love story between Paul and Holly, and its humor. On the other hand, the racist stereotype towards Asians and the weird relationship between Paul and Holly at first glance is what weakens the movie. In general, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a film that many admire, even to this day.

CHRISTMAS PAST & PRESENT

Posted on December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 by admin

Spirited superior to A Christmas Carol in telling the tale of Scrooge

By Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura

Columnists

This is the third installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

The 1951 film A Christmas Carol and 2022 film Spirited are both films that share a handful of similarities, yet differences. A Christmas Carol is a take on the book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Spirited is a modern retake with a plot twist of the 1951 film. Overall, Spirited is better since it feels more alive and the message is clearer than in A Christmas Carol.

WISHY-WASHY

Posted on November 16, 2022December 14, 2022 by admin

Disney’s Pinocchio falls short despite stellar animation

By Batoul Achy & Seidet Segura

Columnists

This is the second installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

The 1940 film Pinocchio is one of the most influential animation films, even after 82 years. The movie is well known for a bunch of great reasons, including Pinocchio’s physical features and its detailed animation. Although the movie is visually appealing, the plot and dramatic scenes fail to complete the movie entirely. Pinocchio isn’t the best, but definitely deserves credit for inspiring future generations of animated films.

CAPTURING THE MAGIC

Posted on October 26, 2022November 16, 2022 by admin

“Wizard of Oz” holds up well after almost a century

By Seidet Segura

Staff Writer

This is the first installment of Movie Night with Batoul & Seidet, a monthly series in which Batoul Achy and Seidet Segura will collaborate on and taking turns writing classic movie reviews from a modern perspective.

“The Wizard of Oz” is a timeless classic. This movie has been passed down by generations for a great reason.

The film’s lovable characters, catchy songs and surprising developments still hold up to this day.

There are a few parts that don’t complement the story, but overall this movie definitely leaves the audience impressed and satisfied.

SISTER, SISTER

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by admin

Review: King Richard serves up excellence

By Brikiera Franklin and Eriana Rutledge

Staff writers

‘King Richard’ was amazing. The movie showed what real-life tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams had to go through to accomplish their goals. The film shows how they achieved their dreams and how their father, Richard Williams, was always a part of their journey.