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StarNotes: The live-action Snow White falls flat

By Ryan Day and Jonathan Shelby
March 27, 2025
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Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe discuss their thoughts and disappointment on the live-action Snow White Movie. The live-action film received a 42% score on Rotten Tomatoes and was heavily criticized for its lackluster CGI. (Ryan Day | Northern Star)

In this episode of StarNotes, Assistant Video Editor Ryan Day, Assistant Video Editor Kahlil Kambui, Opinion Columnist Nia Jackson and Opinion Editor Emily Beebe discuss several elements from Disney’s recently released, live-action film “Snow White.” The film has received a heavy amount of criticism for its CGI dwarves as well as lackluster plot direction. The show currently has a 44% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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