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The Fluco Beat

A screenshot of the poster for "Scream."

“Scream” Blends Classic Horror and Comedy With Meta-Commentary

Cash Johnson, Journalist March 24, 2025

If you love classic horror films, "Scream” is the movie for you. On Dec. 20, 1996, “Scream” was released to the public in theaters. It made a whopping $103 million, leaving producers sitting at the...

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“Righteous Gemstones” Puts the $ in $atire

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist March 14, 2025

In recent years, megachurches have been increasing in size and influence. Each week they may receive thousands of dollars in donations. While such money may benefit the community, it can also cause corruption....

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Wicked is Worth the Watch

Ashlyn Wolkowicz, Journalist March 7, 2025

Given that I am not a fan of the Broadway musical of the same name, I came into "Wicked" with little to no expectations of what I was about to watch. I’m typically not a follower of musicals, but after...

Disney's 'Cinderella's Castle"

Disney is Taking a Turn for the Worse

Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor February 28, 2025

With Disney being one of the world’s largest and most influential media companies, it's no surprise that their movies, from "The Lion King” to “Star Wars,” often find success worldwide. Add in...

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Gladiator II is Flawed, But Fun

Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist February 18, 2025

In the fall of 2023, a popular TikTok trend claimed that men think about the Roman Empire on a regular basis.  Whatever you think about the accuracy of that claim, those looking for their fill of the...

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Chill, it’s Just a Movie Genre

Arionna Jones, Journalist February 10, 2025

Why do people judge and hate horror movies the second they watch one? I love to watch horror movies. Sure, they do scare me, but that's the point. Some people enjoy getting scared, and believe it or not,...

Why “Bluey” Topped the U.S. Streaming Charts in 2024

Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor February 3, 2025

The Australian animated cartoon, "Bluey," was the most streamed show in America in 2024, with 56 billion watched minutes. According to Nielsen, a global leader in audience insights, data, and analytics,...

An image of "The Waterboy" poster on Disney Plus.

“Waterboy” is the Ultimate Comedic Football Movie

Vanessa Vandevander, Journalist January 27, 2025

The first time I watched “Waterboy,” I did not think I would be a fan. Usually, I find sports movies, football movies in particular, all practically the same. Starring Adam Sandler, “Waterboy”...

FCHS student Vanessa Vandevander shares her disgust with review site Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes’ Adam Sandler Review Robbery

Cassie Davis, Journalist December 11, 2024

What’s your favorite Adam Sandler movie? According to The Numbers, the worldwide aggregate box office profit of Adam Sandler films from digital media such as DVDs, movie theaters, BluRays, or satellite...

A model of Frank The Bunny, a character featured in Donnie Darko. Photo courtesy of frogDNA on Flickr.

“Donnie Darko” is a Dark Cult Classic

Breonna Jones, FCHS Journalist December 9, 2024

On October 26, 2001, “Donnie Darko" debuted in theaters. Initially having a rocky box office performance due to limited advertising and uncomfortable timing given the September 11 terrorist attacks,...

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