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Mental health representation in the media has increased in recent years. However, the representation is often inaccurate and unrealistic, which in turn impacts teenagers.

Viewpoints Staffer Sam Harwell discusses five movies turning 24 in 2024.

Digital Editor-in-Chief Anna Shaikun ranks her top five Halloween movies.

The evolution of representation in children’s movies has expanded on-screen diversity, but these writers still have a long way to go in order to extensively cover real-world representation.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2016 biopic “The Founder” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the fourth episode of the Wide View podcast!

While not the perfect movie, “Mortal Kombat,” released April 23, is a great choice for those in the mood for an action film that don’t mind gorey fight scenes.

ODYSSEY Co-Editor-in-Chief Naomi Hendershot reviews her top five Christmas rom-com movies to binge-watch.

Captain Marvel is a hero unlike any the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen before, making for a stellar movie and the beginning of a new era of superhero storytelling inclusivity.

“Cobra Kai” strikes hard with “Karate Kid” fans looking for a nostalgic, yet fresh take on the classic franchise.

“Love, Simon” avoids making a gimmick of homosexuality and delivers a cute “coming of age” flick, despite lack-luster cinematography and inconsistent dialogue.

“I, Tonya” is the powerful story of one of America’s most legendary yet infamous athletes. No matter what the viewers may think of Tonya Harding, they will not be able to look away from the screen while watching this incredibly well-done telling of her story.

Marvel Studios’ newest film, “Black Panther”, was released on Feb. 16. The film expertly combines current political conundrums with a nearly fantastical setting and relatable characters, creating a movie that is a must-see.

“The Post,” now playing at Beechwood Cinema and GTC University Cinemas, is a timely period drama that tells a compelling narrative speaking to the importance of journalistic integrity.

“Wonder,” released on Nov. 17 by Lionsgate, will keep viewers engaged with great acting and dialogue that lives up to the bestselling book by R. J. Palacio it was based on.

The tale as old as time,“Beauty and the Beast,” returned as a live-action film on March 17. Although it attempts to meet the expectations of its 1991 predecessor, it lacks the energy and quirkiness of the original.

Netflix’s freshly debuted original series “Santa Clarita Diet” is packed full of humor, gore and a taste for human flesh.

“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” an FX mini-series, was recently released on Netflix and keeps viewers on their toes throughout the the entire season.

Print Writing Coach Ana Aldridge and staff writer Connor McCage offer two critical insights on “Split,” released on Jan. 20.

A film with a sci-fi premise takes an intimate twist when it focuses on the experiences of two people who find each other in the middle of a malfunction on their spaceship.

Although “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a prequel to the Harry Potter franchise, the film is charming all on its own, providing dazzling visuals and excellent performances from its stars.

Tyler Perry’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween is a wacky movie with humor, crazy characters and a hilarious plot.

The movie Deadpool, released Feb. 12, breaks the trend of pg-13 superhero movies and showcases the talent of actor Ryan Reynolds.

“The Forest,” a horror film starring Natalie Dormer, incredibly disrespects an existing Japanese suicide site for cheap jump scares.

Straight Outta Compton shows how N.W.A. rose to stardom and gives a glimpse of the police brutality and the hate African-Americans endured in the early 80’s.

The current movie rating system, which was revised in the 1990s, gives unrealistic ratings in a world where censorship is impossible.

Clarke Central High School Advanced Placement U.S. government and economics teacher Drew Wheeler’s job is not only teaching. He also writes movie reviews for the Flagpole.

Director David Fincher released the mystery movie Gone Girl to theaters on Oct. 3. The film was based on the bestselling book by Gillian Flynn and is just as overrated.

Just in time for Halloween, the modern adaption of the classic 1976 film Carrie has been released.

“We salute your courage and your sacrifice and we wish you Happy Hunger Games,” announced President Snow to the tributes and entire crowd, marking the beginning of their annual “games.”