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Chadwick Boseman speaks at the Black Panther panel at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International. GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Stony Brook students reflect on the inspiration of “Black Panther” during Black History Month

Adubi Oluwabukunmi February 26, 2018
The latter discussion brought the new Marvel movie “Black Panther” to the front of everyone’s mind as an inspiring depiction of black culture and heritage.
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5000 Long Island jack o’lanterns will move to Governor’s Island on Halloween weekend

5000 Long Island jack o’lanterns will move to Governor’s Island on Halloween weekend

Jill Ryan and Joshua B. Milien October 27, 2017
The RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns ends this Sunday and for the first time in the event's history, the final weekend will be on Governors Island, Manhattan.
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Hugh Jackman speaking at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con International, for The Wolverine, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. Jackman reprises his role as Wolverine in the new film Logan. GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY SA 2.0

Movie Review: ‘Logan’

David Pepa March 7, 2017
Director James Mangold’s newest project “Logan” creates an action-packed and memorable movie with non-stop battles, an impactful storyline and impressive acting.
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Benedict Cumberbatch on the set of Doctor Strange in Nov. 2015. PRISHANK THAPA/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY 2.0

Movie Review: Doctor Strange

David Pepa November 7, 2016
The latest Marvel movie, "Doctor Strange," took the heroic sorcerer out of the comics and onto the big screen, and the results did him justice.
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Four new shows for your fall semester

Four new shows for your fall semester

Ryan Williams August 30, 2016
Although fall means the end of summer vacation and the start of another semester, it brings a new set of shows to help you cope with the stress of school work.
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Next on Netflix: “Daredevil” returns with a solid second season

Next on Netflix: “Daredevil” returns with a solid second season

Ryan Williams March 24, 2016
“Daredevil” is one of Netflix’s best series, combining strong acting, cinematography and the writing of a cable drama, with the intrigue of the superhero genre.
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Chris Evans, left, and Chris Hemsworth, right, returned to play characters Captain America and Thor in the sequel. (PHOTO COURTESY: MARVEL/TNS)

“Avengers: Age Of Ultron” leaves viewers entertained, but wanting more from Marvel

Brandon Benarba May 4, 2015
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” is a beautiful mess. A film that is bigger, flashier and bolder than the original, but that also never reaches the heights of the original.
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Chris Pratt, above, stars in Jurassic World, a highly anticipated film out this year. (PHOTO CREDIT : GAGE SKIDMORE)

The Box Office

The Statesman January 28, 2015
This installment of The Box Office will take a closer look at "50 Shades of Grey," "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Jurassic World."
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“Guardians of the Galaxy” dazzles and amuses audiences

David Pepa September 10, 2014
James Gunn’s latest film, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” is another superhero movie that targets children, adolescents, and lovers of heroes from the Marvel comics.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a welcome addition to the post-Avengers series. (PHOTO CREDIT: MCTCAMPUS)

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” marks a new high for Marvel

Brandon Benarba March 24, 2014
Out of the three main Marvel series, Captain America seemed like it would be the least likely to succeed. While Iron Man and Thor were allowed to roam free in action and sci-fi set pieces, Captain America was rooted as a more realistic character. Ironically, it is this exact realism and darker tone that make “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” the best Marvel film yet.
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Thor sequel fails to measure up to other Marvel movies

Jon Winkler November 11, 2013
“Thor: The Dark World” goes for more quick, bright lightning than slow, creeping thunder. The result: just barely a storm worth caring about.
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