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(left) Chris Pratt, Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans are smiling at the camera. There is a strongly contested debate of which of the Chrises is the best. (Gage Skidmore/Elen Nivrae | WIkimedia Commons)

Poll: Who is the best Chris?

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Editor-in-Chief | April 18, 2023

Individuals named Chris seem to dominate the acting community, but the question is: Which one is the best?  Chris Pratt  Son-in-law to Arnold Schwarzenegger and star of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Chris Pratt is truly an intriguing individual.  Pratt...

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

By Courtesy Associated Press | March 18, 2019

Director James Gunn makes an appearance at the premiere of "Ant-Man and the Wasp" June 25. After being fired in July by Disney over controversial tweets, Gunn has been rehired to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn previously directed and wrote the previous two "Guardians" films which are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lego captures the imaginations of children and adults alike

By Parker Otto | February 10, 2019

After five years of waiting, “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” has come to theaters to remind the world how everything is awesome with plastic, Danish bricks. The first “Lego Movie” was a fantastic film that turned obvious product placement...

‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ focused on profit

By Ginger Simons | June 25, 2018

Released June 22, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” is the latest installment of the “Jurassic Park” franchise to try to squeeze money out of a tired formula.As of June 23, the domestic gross for the film was just over $58.5 million at the box...

Chris Pratt guards the ‘Galaxy’ again

By Tatianna Salisbury | May 8, 2017

Director James Gunn debuted his second superhero film with Thursday’s release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” three years after the first film hit theaters. The film grossed $60 million domestically and $170 million worldwide on opening weekend,...