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Entertainment
Film Review
Six Incredible New Films
You Have to See in October
By Ryan Rojas, cinemacy.com
Whether having their theatrical release
dates pushed back or switched to day-anddate
releases on streamers, nearly all of the
originally-planned openings of this year’s films
have been affected by the ongoing shake-up to
the movie-going experience. However, we’ve
finally arrived in October. And since it’s my
most anticipated month for seeing new movies
this year, I compiled a list of what to watch
in October that I’ll be seeing, and that you
hopefully will too.
Lamb (A24)
What it’s about: A childless couple, María
and Ingvar discover a mysterious newborn on
their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect
of family life brings them much joy, before
ultimately destroying them.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Every
new A24 release is an exciting movie-going
event. However, a new horror film from the
studio behind such mind-bending films as
Midsommar and The Lighthouse makes us
even more excited. If that doesn’t sell you on
checking out Lamb, the devilishly delirious
trailer surely will.
‘Lamb’ is in theaters Friday, October 8.
The Rescue
(National Geographic)
What it’s about: Follows the story of the
Wild Boars youth soccer team who got trapped
and their dramatic 2018 rescue.
Why we’re looking forward to it: The next
high-adrenaline, live-action documentary from
directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
looks just as intense and heart-pounding
as their last Oscar-winning film, Free Solo.
‘The Rescue’ is in theaters Friday, October 8.
Dune
What it’s about: Feature adaptation of
Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel, about
the son of a noble family entrusted with the
protection of the most valuable asset and most
vital element in the galaxy.
Why we’re looking forward to it: Are we
more excited to see the visionary director Denis
Villeneuve’s epic big screen piece, or Timothée
Chalamet and Zendaya (and an incredible
ensemble cast) share the screen? It’s... a draw.
‘Dune’ is in theaters and on HBO Max on
Friday, October 22.
The French Dispatch
(Searchlight Pictures)
What it’s about: A love letter to journalists
set in an outpost of an American newspaper in
a fictional twentieth century French city that
brings to life a collection of stories published
in “The French Dispatch Magazine.”
Why we’re looking forward to it: Wes
Anderson’s latest feature film. Enough said.
‘The French Dispatch’ is in theaters Friday,
October 22. Last Night in Soho
(Focus Features)
What it’s about: An aspiring fashion designer
is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where
she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. But
the glamour is not all it appears to be and the
dreams of the past start to crack and splinter
(Clockwise from top left): The French Dispatch, Dune, The Souvenir Part II, Last Night in Soho
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Kings of the Wyld
by Nicholas Eames
By Teen Reviewer Maxwell Stahl
While stuck inside because of COVID-19, I
had a lot of time to read. Kings of the Wyld,
by Nicholas Eames, was one of my favorites.
The story follows Clay Cooper, an aging retired
mercenary who was a member of Saga, the
most famous mercenary band in the empire
of Grandual. Over time, since Saga’s disbandment,
Clay and his friends have “grown apart
and grown old, fat, drunk, or a combination of
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and Saga traverses the dangerous wilderness
of the Heartwyld once again, fighting off chimeras,
cannibals, and everything in between.
Kings of the Wyld is written with a focus on
comedy, designed to make the readers laugh.
But along with the jokes, the book holds an
interesting plot, with tense, sad, and mysterious
moments mixed in. Another interesting thing
about this book is that the author (Nicholas
Eames) modeled the mercenaries and their
band structure off of famous rock bands and
musicians. Throughout the story, there are
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I highly recommend that you read Kings of
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