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‘StarNotes:’ Marvel’s latest movie misses its mark

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Editor
February 27, 2025
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The faces of Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez sit next to the StarNotes logo. Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” released Feb. 14 and has received mixed reviews. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day and Photo Editor Ethan Rodriguez discuss their thoughts on the latest Marvel movie, “Captain America: Brave New World” which released Feb. 14. 

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