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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is story of tragedy, both familiar, unexplored

Emily Flaherty, Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

The new addition to "The Hunger Games" book series, "Sunrise on the Reaping," is like no book I have ever read before. It is full of one overarching story, with elements both familiar and new, with one...

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‘Conclave’ unveils battles of faith, power, deception within Vatican election

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor March 25, 2025

“The throne is vacant,” declares the solemn Cardinal Joseph Tremblay (John Lithgow) over the deathbed of the pope, surrounded by a small group of the Catholic Church’s most powerful — and ambitious...

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‘Paddington in Peru’ brings nostalgia to franchise

Emily Flaherty, Staff Reporter February 27, 2025

From the bear who started it all to the new adventure that graces the screen, “Paddington in Peru” does not fall short of the franchise's two previous movies. “Paddington in Peru” is the perfect...

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‘The Monkey’ successfully blends humor, horror using toy monkey

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor February 25, 2025

"Everybody dies" is the motto of Oz Perkins' new film, and he has drummed up one of the most thrilling and entertaining movies in recent times. Who knew a simple toy monkey could cause so much death...

Beginner's guide: 5 indie films to start your obsession

Beginner’s guide: 5 indie films to start your obsession

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor February 19, 2025

Movies released in recent years often retain the same, undifferentiated genres. If there’s an action movie released, it typically refrains from diving into subgenres like comedy or body-horror. That’s...

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a brave attempt that falls short

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

There is no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a strange place since "Avengers: Endgame." While some projects like "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" have...

Pick up these 5 romance books for Valentine's Day

Pick up these 5 romance books for Valentine’s Day

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter February 4, 2025

I have been reading romance novels for years, and I believe that there is nothing better than curling up with a cute book about two people falling in love. So with Valentine’s Day right around the corner,...

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From Mulholland to Lumberton: Looking back on David Lynch’s mystifying work

Claire Vogl, Executive Editor January 29, 2025

Finding the words to reflect on and celebrate the life David Lynch is like attempting to shoot down a mourning dove: futile and unnecessary. Lynch was a visionary of his time because he understood that...

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Let’s talk about best, worst horror movies ever released

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 3, 2024

'Tis the season for pumpkin spice, carving pumpkins and, most importantly, Halloween movies. Today, I am here to give you my top three and bottom three movies in the classic horror genre. 'Halloween'...

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Why are we drawn to horror movies?

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 31, 2024

The jump scares, the haunting and the adrenaline rush. During the spooky season, horror movies are popular for their frightful elements that keep audiences on their toes. Colorado State University faculty...

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Donald Trump got his own movie he doesn’t even want

Gigi Young, Digital & Social Director September 18, 2024

Frequently spoofed on "The Simpsons," some might say the biggest star of "Home Alone 2," go-to parody man of "Saturday Night Live" and former president of the United States of America Donald Trump is a...

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‘It Ends with Us’ strays from original story through powerful adaptation

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter August 27, 2024

The newly released film "It Ends with Us" stunned audience members with the amazing work displayed on the silver screen. The movie had everything from a complex storyline to strong visuals and amazing...

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