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Tyler Filmmaker Finds Inspiration Close to Home

November 13, 2024 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Writer In 2015, Grayson Lackey stepped into the lobby of the historic Liberty Hall. It was filled with faces he didn’t recognize. He was 16, homeschooled, raised on an East Texas cattle [Read More…]

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Predicting the Academy Awards 2024 — the Final Section!

February 29, 2024 Stephen Craig

By STEPHEN CRAIG/ Staff Writer The Academy Awards: the awards ceremony we all like to make fun of, yet still watch every year. Founded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the [Read More…]

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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’: Level Up or Game Over?

April 13, 2023 Elaina Gonzalez

By ELAINA GONZALEZ/Opinion Editor On April 5, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” debuted in theaters. The PG-rated film features several favorite Mario Bros. characters alongside countless Nintendo references and flawlessly smooth animation. Yet, reviews for [Read More…]

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2023 Oscar Nominations

March 8, 2023 Breanna Bolle

BY BREANNA BOLLE/ Staff Writer The 95th Academy Awards will be held on Mar. 12, 2023.  Actors, filmmakers, directors and others involved in the filmmaking world will come together to celebrate with over 20 award categories. [Read More…]

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UT Tyler Short Film: The Rose

February 28, 2023 Noah Tew

BY BREANNA BOLLE/ Staff Writer and NOAH TEW/ Editor-in-Chief The Rose is a silent film shot for the UT Tyler Mass Communication class 3350.  Two employees work at a rose nursery. One day Landon sees his [Read More…]

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