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(From left to right) Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski and Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein.  Actors were allowed to design their custom wands for the movie.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A fine addition to Harry Potter Franchise

Brynne Herzfeld, Voice Editor December 8, 2016
Overall, the movie delivers the glimpse into the magical world outside of Hogwarts that fans have craved since the first Harry Potter movie, and it is a promising start to a new magical adventure. While it has its issues, new and old fans alike will enjoy this fresh take on J.K. Rowling’s beloved wizarding world.
Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular Doctor Strange.

Doctor Strange, a visual feast undercut by inconsistent script

Seth Ritchie, Staff Writer November 11, 2016

Doctor Strange, released Nov. 4, 2016, is the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and follows Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) as he searches for a way to heal severe nerve...

Choir presents Magic of Musicals

Choir presents ‘Magic of Musicals’

County Line Staff September 19, 2016

The CRHS Choirs will present “The Magic of Musicals” Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the CRHS PAC beginning at 7:30 p.m. Box office opens at 6:30 p.m. with general seating tickets for $8. Advanced tickets...

Theatre to perform Rock of Ages

Theatre to perform “Rock of Ages”

Samuel Teas, Features Editor September 16, 2016

The Cinco Ranch High School Theatre Company will perform Rock of Ages: High School Edition by Chris D’Arienzo on Oct. 13th, 14th, and 15th. Showings start at 7:30 p.m. all three nights with an additional...

Tom Hanks as Chesley Sully Sullenberger, who was forced to land on the Hudson River.

Sully: insightful, to-the-point tribute, despite a few pacing missteps

Seth Ritchie, Staff Writer September 16, 2016

Sully, released September 9, 2016, follows Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (Tom Hanks) dealing with the consequences of his decision to force land his failing aircraft into the Hudson River, while also...

Finding Dory, which was released on June 17, is the sequel to the Pixar classic Finding Nemo. While the animation is excellent and the cuteness of baby Dory is hard to ignore, the script falls outside the realm of plausibility and simply isnt as lively as its predecessor.

Finding Dory: entertaining moments bogged down by a script that pales in comparison to the original

Seth Ritchie, Contributing Writer July 12, 2016

Finding Dory, released June 17, 2016, is a sequel to the modern animated classic Finding Nemo and follows Dory (Ellen DeGeneres), a blue tang fish who suffers from short term memory loss, as she tries...

Lena Oxton, aka Tracer, one of the many heroes to choose from in Overwatch.

Overwatch, a beautifully done game that is a unique experience, both in game and out

Seth Ritchie, contributing writer May 28, 2016

Overwatch, released May 23 in North America, is a team-based, first person shooter which pits teams of six players against each other as they battle it out over various objectives scattered across the...

Marvels most iconic heroes clash in Captain America: Civil War

Captain America: Civil War, a slow burning film that boasts incredible depth, excellent action despite its faults

Seth Ritchie, contributing writer May 27, 2016

Captain America: Civil War, released May 6, 2016, is the most recent installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and pits the Avengers against each other as the United Nations attempts to pass the Sokovia...

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The Jungle Book, a visual masterpiece bolstered by a talented cast and a classic story

Seth Ritchie, Contributing Writer April 20, 2016

The Jungle Book is a live-action remake of the 1967 classic of the same name and follows Mowgli (Neel Sethi) as he attempts to flee the jungle with the help of his mentor Bagheera (Ben Kingsley) and the...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a brutally dull hodge podge of forced story arcs and characters

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice a brutally dull hodge podge of forced story arcs and characters

Seth Ritchie, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is the latest attempt to kickstart the DC Cinematic Universe and follows Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck), after having witnessed the destruction of Metropolis at the hands...

Uncle Julio’s satisfying but not unique

Samuel Teas, Features Editor March 22, 2016

My family and I were greeted by an exciting atmosphere when we sat down to eat at Uncle Julio’s, a new Tex-Mex restaurant on Interstate 10. Filled with sounds of hurrying staff and loud music, it was...

This years Academy Awards came under fire from critics who accused it of being too white.

Sins of Hollywood

Joanne Chavali, News editor March 16, 2016

Last February, the issues surrounding the diversity of Academy Awards exploded. These problems plagued the Awards for decades, but snubbing Will Smith of a nomination for the movie Concussion forced many...

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