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The Fluco Beat

  • November 19FBLA is selling Refocus Bands. See Katie Bond or Mrs. Kreitzman in 4508 by Dec. 2 to place an order.
  • November 18FCHS Theatre placed 3rd for "Eurydice" on 11/19 at the VHSL 3C Regional Theatre Festival
  • November 13Senior Alex Fuller committed to Northeastern University and their swim team with a full-ride D1 scholarship
  • November 3Seniors who have not taken a Jostens photo or submitted a senior portrait as of Nov. 1 must email [email protected]
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The movie poster for the Netflix movie Thanksgiving (2023).

Thanksgiving Terror: A Feast of Fear Unleashed

Nicholas Birckhead, Journalist November 13, 2024

Some movies have an iconic relationship with holidays, like watching “Home Alone” around Christmas and the “Scream” movies around Halloween. For decades, Thanksgiving remained the one holiday that...

An edited and filtered screenshot from the film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

Swinging into an Animation Renaissance: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor November 1, 2024

Arguably one of the most impactful animated movies in the past decade, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” delivered the coming-of-age superhero story from a fresh angle decorated with a distinctive...

A promotional poster for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" as seen on radiox.co.uk.

Despite a Few Bumps, Beetlejuice Sequel Doesn’t Disappoint

Hailey English, Journalist October 7, 2024

As a longtime fan of director Tim Burton, I was eager to hear about the recent “Beetlejuice” movie. The original film, with its iconic blend of dark humor and captivating storytelling, captured my...

A still from "Deadpool & Wolverine" on geektyrant.com.

Deadpool & Wolverine is a Wacky, Adventure-Rich Ride

Ethan Ritchey, Website Editor September 13, 2024

The unconventional tale of “Deadpool” won the hearts of many superhero enthusiasts upon the film’s debut in 2016, with a subsequent 2018 movie that saw similar box office success. With the latest...

Image created using Google Drawings. Image courtesy of Kessler Potter.

Top 10 Best “Star Wars” Lightsaber Duels

Matthew Gresham and Mia Turley May 19, 2024

Last year, I ranked and reviewed all theatrical “Star Wars” films to celebrate May 4 (famous as the day when we celebrate “May the Fourth Be With You”). Since it’s that time of the year again,...

Movie poster for A Quiet Place: Day One [Lupita Nyong'o in a Quiet Place: Day One 2024] by IMDb

Anticipating “A Quiet Place: Day One”

Mia Turley, Journalist April 23, 2024

Horror movies fans are about to be on the edge of their seats once more with another “A Quiet Place” movie. The first two films combined made $750 million at the box office, so many fans are highly...

Screenshot of a countdown toTaylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," on Spotify. Photo courtesy of Mia Turley.

Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” Theories

Mia Turley, Journalist April 16, 2024

Global music phenomenon Taylor Swift, the most-streamed artist on Spotify, is releasing yet another album. Her 11th studio album, it will be called “The Tortured Poets Department” and will be released...

A photo of a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Why I Made Damsel | Millie Bobby Brown | Netflix." Photo courtesy of Kessler Potter

“Damsel” Will Cause Distress for Some Viewers

Kessler Potter, Editor April 10, 2024

Whether you watched 1990s movies on a VHS at grandma’s house or tuned in for direct-to-TV movies and shows on Disney Channel, most teens today grew up with some knowledge of Disney princesses. While...

The Ferrari F1 team races at the Australian Grand Prix. Photo taken through F1 23, published by EA Sports.

“Formula 1 Drive to Survive” Stays Strong in 6th Season

Matthew Gresham, Journalist March 28, 2024

If you’re looking for a binge-worthy show that’s likely to hold appeal to both racing fans and those who generally yawn at sports, check out Netflix’s docuseries “Formula 1: Drive to Survive.”...

A poster of Madame Web hanging up at the Alamo. Photo courtesy of Matthew Gresham.

“Madame Web” is a Tangled Mess

Matthew Gresham, Journalist March 14, 2024

I have watched a ton of movies in my life, and just about every movie I’ve watched I have had to spend some form of money, whether it’s for a movie ticket or popcorn to make the experience palatable....

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