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The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

The Wildcat Tribune

The official student news site of Dougherty Valley High School.

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The poster for “It Ends With Us” shows Blake Lively surrounded by vibrant flowers, symbolizing the beauty and complexity of love. However, this imagery contrasts with the film’s serious themes of domestic violence, raising concerns about how the movie is being promoted.

Movie marketing misses the message

Tvisha Grover, Opinions Copy Editor September 30, 2024

In Hollywood, movie promotions have taken center stage in shaping public perception, but not always in ways that align with a film’s core message. In the promotion of “Don’t Worry Darling,” the...

PG-13 horror movies are scarier than R-rated horror movies.

PG-13 horror movies provide a more frightening experience

Inika Katragadda, Staff Writer September 28, 2024

Since the start of the Western filmmaking industry, horror has always been present. It first starred in Horace Walpole’s novels and gradually gained popularity throughout the years. Now, the horror genre...

“Wonka” Movie poster featuring star actor Timothee Chalamet as Wonka. // Rotten Tomatoes

‘Wonka’: a hidden gem that defies expectations

Alexander (Alex) Wahhab, Photography Editor March 26, 2024

Based on the renowned tale of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,”  Willy Wonka takes the stage in his own film: “Wonka.” Hitting theaters on Dec. 15, 2023, “Wonka” shocked many viewers, as...

 Margot Robbie with the people she’s healed from the “Barbie” film.

Imperfections in the execution of the “Barbie” film can’t take away from its depth

Arya Singh, Staff Writer October 29, 2023

“Barbie,” directed and written by Greta Gerwig, was released in theaters on July 21, 2023. Before watching, I heard a variety of opinions on the summer Blockbuster, from “it was so good!” to “right...

"Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" plays out like a typical D&D game: fast, fun, and full of action.

“Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” writes a love letter to the fantasy and heist genres

Akilesh Kale, Copy Editor April 25, 2023

Warning: Mild Spoilers for “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is a movie released on March 31, 2023 produced by Paramount Pictures and directed...

“A Man Called Otto” follows a grumpy old curmudgeon, Otto, as he deals with the grief of losing his wife with the help of the family next door.

“A Man Called Otto” outshines the original

Neetra Chakraborty, Indra Deshmukh, and Abby Kapur January 30, 2023

In today’s rapidly-paced world, some people just can’t live in peace. And some can’t die in peace either.  Cantankerous old Otto Anderson grumbles his way into our hearts in “A Man Called Otto,”...

 Released on Dec. 16, 2022, “Avatar 2” bridges the stories between the first film and potential future films in the franchise as Jake Sully must defend his family from old threats and new challenges.

“Avatar 2: The Way of Water” plays in the shallow end

Mitali Mittal, Saanvi Haridas, Grace Zhao, and Allan Zhang January 29, 2023

Released on Dec. 16, 2022, James Cameron’s “Avatar 2” plays in the shallows with a friendly storyline, all the while hydrating, nourishing and rejuvenating viewers with a visual smorgasbord of a...

On Sep. 29, Disney dropped a teaser for the upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid," reigniting outrage over Disney choosing a Black woman to play Ariel — a choice that first prompted hate when they announced the casting of Halle Bailey in 2019.

Disney’s upcoming live-action movies spark controversy

Saanvi Haridas, Features Editor December 13, 2022

On Sep. 29, Disney dropped a teaser for the upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” The teaser showed Halle Bailey as Ariel singing “Part of Your World,” a song from the original movie....

Movies showcasing diverse characters market their films in ways that tokenize minority populations, often harming their box office success.

Selling Point: Stop marketing films as “diverse” (even if they are)

Lauren Chen, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2022

Dear reader, Christmas decorations. “The Office” episodes. Pasta. These are all things that are ruined when overdone. Something I’ve recently added to this internal list of mine is the way...

Popular Disney characters including Mickey and Donald Duck welcome D23 fan club members to this year’s expo. Photo from Official D23 Fan club on d23.com.

Disney reveals upcoming movies at D23 Expo

Jennifer Sheng and Jack Ke October 18, 2022

The Walt Disney Studios provided Disney fans with exclusive insiders of upcoming films such as live action remakes of “The Little Mermaid” and “Peter Pan & Wendy” at the D23 Expo held at the...

After Dune left viewers with a cliffhanger last year, the anticipated sequel Dune 2 will be released on October 20, 2023.

Dune 2 release date set for October 2023

Rikin Patel and Mitali Mittal April 11, 2022

Spoiler alert! With the announcement that Dune 2 is set to release October 20, 2023, fans are lucky the movie is being released within the next two years, especially after the first movie ended on an...

Spider man is crouching down in his signature "spider" pose. Robotic arms surround him

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” weaves together a web of characters and backstories

WARNING: Major plot and character spoilers alluded to. Arguably the biggest, most intense movie of 2021, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” garnered much hype both before and after its release. The film...

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