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‘Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom’ engages viewers and provides new insight into the world of Atlantis

By Esther Fultz (Spoilers for “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” ahead) I have a confession. Growing up, I never enjoyed DC. While I heard of the characters and knew the basic plotline of some stories, the movies never really appealed to me. In my head, DC films were pure action and violence, and while I love action films, I need something more. I need a genuine connection with the characters. I want to be rooting for them not just because they’re the “good guy” but because I ...

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ has a strong first two episodes that nonetheless aren’t quite worthy of the gods

By Ben Konuch “Hold fast, Percy. Brave the storm.” (The following review will contain spoilers for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as well as the novel The Lightning Thief) To say that Rick Riordan's “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series holds a special place in my heart would be an understatement. I never read “Harry Potter”, but I did give “Percy Jackson” a try from the recommendation of my older brother. The stories Riordan told of Greek mythology ...