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“Dune” is an upcoming American film directed by Denis Villanueve, telling the first half Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel by the same name.

The most anticipated films set to release in 2021

Alyson Rodriguez, Contributor January 19, 2021

The idea of a new year bringing new beginnings has never applied more to a year than 2021. After a disappointing cloud doomed over film release dates throughout 2020, 2021 brings a thrilling wave of entertainment with the most anticipated movies set to...

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Friday Night Flick is back with some of the year's hottest flicks

Friday Night Flick lineup announced

Brianna Chavez, Staff Reporter September 9, 2018

The UTEP Student Engagement and Leadership Center have announced five films that will be featured in this semester’s “Friday Night Flick” series. The series kicks off with Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War on Sept. 21 at the Union Cinema, located...

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Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Prospector Picks: Hottest movies and music of the summer

Staff August 28, 2018

Editors Note: From relatable coming of age movies to long-awaited sequels, and from highly anticipated album releases to massive collaborations; it’s safe to say that this summer was packed with some of the best entertainment of the year. Here’s what...

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Shows to binge and snack to

Shows to binge and snack to

Brianna Chavez, Contributor March 5, 2018

If your idea of a fun spring break consists of sitting back and relaxing here are eight Netflix shows to binge watch along with some snacks to enhance the experience: “Friends” The classic American sitcom revolves around six friends in their 20s,...

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What’s up with the Oscars?

What’s up with the Oscars?

Sergio Muñoz, Photographer February 28, 2018

This Sunday, Hollywood will celebrate the 90th Academy Awards. Last year’s ceremony left a lot to talk about after that plot-twist, in which “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz handed the Oscar to Jeremy Kleiner, producer of “Moonlight,” after...

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Movies worth waiting for in 2018

Movies worth waiting for in 2018

Aylin Tafoya, Staff Reporter January 14, 2018

A new semester is starting, and with many students scheduled to graduate in May and many others who will be taking classes on campus for the first time, school can be stressful. Here are the top movies to look out for in 2018, and to use as a distraction...

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Life after school: careers in cinema for graduates

Life after school: careers in cinema for graduates

Daniel Mendez, Staff Reporter September 18, 2017

According to the Guardian, almost 60 percent of film studies graduates went directly into full-time employment in 2009. They varied from several jobs in the field, and some were lucky to land the director’s chair, some were able to land jobs in design...

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Top 3 movies to watch about college

Top 3 movies to watch about college

Elenie Gonzalez, Contributor August 29, 2017

#1 Animal House This iconic 1978 film starring notable names such as John Belushi, Kevin Bacon and Donald Sutherland is a classic, and has been paid homage to for years now. Like many students entering college and trying to find their place, a couple...

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Blockbusters aren’t real movies

Blockbusters aren’t real movies

Leslie Sarinana, Copy Editor July 25, 2017

One of the best and worst things that could happen to me is being born in El Paso. My downfall is being an indie movie aficionado in a city that won’t indulge my tastes. I cannot even begin to count the times that I have waited months after a film...

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Nolan continues to impress with ‘Dunkirk’

Nolan continues to impress with ‘Dunkirk’

Andres Martinez, Multimedia Editor July 25, 2017

“Dunkirk,” Christopher Nolan’s first historically-based war film, offers the audience everything they’d expect from such an illustrious film director. A stunning IMAX visual format, coupled with action-packed stories and a sonically captivating...

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The Alamo Drafthouse is located at 250 E. Montecillo in west El Paso and will officially open on May 6.

Long awaited Alamo Drafthouse to open in May

Julia Hettiger, Staff Reporter April 26, 2016

The Alamo Drafthouse will open on May 6 with the premiere of “Captain America: Civil War.” The theater is located at 250 East Montecillo in west El Paso. What makes Alamo Drafthouse different than other movie theaters is that it serves specialty...

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Netflix and Thrill

Netflix and Thrill

Jose Soto, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2015

The nights have grown longer, chillier and scarier. Halloween is definitely almost here. As vampires and witches roam the streets in search of treats and many put on their costumes to party among the ghoulish, some will opt to bundle up on their couch...

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