Who’s Under The Mask?
MacKenzie Morris, FCHS Journalist
April 2, 2020
Looking for something new to watch as your Coronacation stretches into its second week? The Masked Singer (accessible on Fox, Hulu, and YouTube TV) has had a very successful run so far. Its unique way of having celebrities compete has had very positive feedback from fans. Being nominated for multiple ...
Replicating Disaster
John Bernat, Fluco Beat Editor
March 5, 2020
While a movie may be absurd, nonsensical, and overall awful, that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. The 2018 Keanu Reeves flick Replicas is an example of how even a thriller with a 9% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes can still be worth two hours of your time. Replica’s surprising watchability ...
1917 gets a 10 out of 10
John Bernat, Fluco Beat Editor
February 19, 2020
British war epic 1917 is easily one of the most brilliant movies I've ever seen, not only due to its gripping story line, but also due to the fact that its an amazing experience in cinematography. Filmed to look like one long take, it never breaks focus or tension, making every event memorable because there are ...
The End Of Arrow, Part 2
John Bernat, Fluco Beat Editor
February 12, 2020
Well, it finally happened. After eight seasons, Arrow has finally come to an end in one of its best seasons yet. While the show’s themes have changed multiple times throughout its run, season eight of Arrow manages to pay tribute to all of them. Except for one. Due to licensing issues, main chara...
The Greatest Action Movies You’ve Never Heard Of: The Raid Duology
John Bernat, Fluco Beat Editor
February 6, 2020
I start my latest review with a look back at the John Wick trilogy, which has made over $573 million to date at the box office. What made this action franchise so thrilling to viewers is its emphasis on the main character’s fight for survival, an element which is tempered by the fear Wick instills in...
Jumanji II Takes Us Back to the Jungle
Aiden Matula, FCHS Journalist
February 3, 2020
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a stunning film, combining brilliant humor paired with a subtle romance to catch the audience's attention and spark a hunger for a sequel. The first Jumanji movie engaged with the audience very well and sold tickets with ease. Enter Jumanji: The Next Level, which follows i...
Uncut Gems: Is Sandler Making A Comeback?
MacKenzie Morris, FCHS Journalist
January 23, 2020
Movie mogul Adam Sandler is back on the movie scene after the recent flop of his Netflix movie Murder Mystery in early 2019. With the release of his newest piece, Uncut Gems, ringing in the new year, fans of the actor fled to theaters hoping for a hit. Luckily, Sandler has indeed delivered a true art-piece to his ...
Star Wars: The Rise Of Disappointment
John Bernat, Fluco Beat Editor
January 16, 2020
Despite earning nearly $1 billion dollars at the box office, Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker is one of the worst Star Wars films to date. At first, Disney's three-part addition to the Star Wars saga showed promise with its first release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens back in 2015. While flawed, the characters we...
The 10 Best Movies Of The 10 Best Years
John Bernat, Fluco Beat Editor
December 18, 2019
The 2010’s has started, ended, and given new life to some of the greatest movies and movie franchises in all of cinema. So with the decade coming to a close, it’s time for a proper send off with the 10 best movies from the past 10 years. 10. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019) Kicking off the li...
Lucifer Provides a Devil of a Good Time
Courtlynn Evans, FCHS Journalist
December 10, 2019
Arguably one of the best Netflix original shows, Lucifer, which is now in it fourth season, is a comedy/drama/supernatural show based on the premise that Satan, otherwise known as Lucifer Morningstar, has taken a vacation from his underworldly duties and has decided to stay and party on Earth. There, ...