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I Don’t Choose “Detective Pikachu”, And Neither Should You

Sebastian Hunt, The Forum’s Head Writer Of Film & TV • May 12, 2019

★★ It’s hard to comprehend why I, of all people, am disappointed with Pokémon Detective Pikachu. I mean, it’s not as if I’m some huge Pokémon fan who went into this film with wild expectations...

Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast

Lauren Travers • May 3, 2019

Everyone has heard the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and it is, Breakfast is very important and should never be skipped. While breakfast does fuel a person's energy for the...

College Admissions Scandal

Anastasia Rogozinski • May 3, 2019

The process of applying to college and waiting for an acceptance can be considered one of the most stressful times in a high schooler’s life. This makes the news of the college admissions scandal all...

Four Democrats to Watch during the 2020 Primary Elections

Sean Purdy • May 3, 2019

Over the past few decades, election cycles have been drawn out longer and longer. This 2020 election season is no exception, with a Democratic pool consisting of 18 candidates who have already launched...

The Virginia Cavaliers as Champions

Cole Stefan • May 3, 2019

For the first time since 2006, the NCAA has a first time champion in Men's Basketball. That honor belongs to the Virginia Cavaliers out of Charlottesville, Virginia. They were a one seed that did not have...

“Avengers: Endgame” May Not Be A Perfect Film – But It Is A Perfect Conclusion (NON-SPOILERS)

April 26, 2019

★★★ Despite what legions of mouth-foaming superfans may say, Avengers: Endgame is not a perfect film. It’s not even the best Marvel film (a title that still belongs to 2012’s The Avengers)....

“Avengers: Endgame” – Every Film In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ranked

Sebastian Hunt, The Forum’s Head Writer Of Film & TV • April 24, 2019

Avengers: Endgame could be argued as the film of the century. A modern-day Return of the Jedi; it’s the conclusion to the biggest franchise in film history. As of this writing, I actually haven’t seen...

“Us” Is Director Jordan Peele’s Biggest, Weirdest, Most Totally Bonkers Project Yet – And His Best

Sebastian Hunt, The Forum’s Head Writer Of Film & TV • March 24, 2019

★★★★★ Wow. Just… wow. It hasn’t even been an hour since I experienced Us, comedian-turned-director Jordan Peele’s sophomore effort, and I’m still at an utter loss for words. And...

The 2019 MLB Season in Preview

Cole Stefan • March 20, 2019

That time of year has arrived again. While parts of the nation still grip with the cold, the southern portion of the US has had a lot of spring training in the days leading up to the start of the regular...

With “Captain Marvel”, Marvel Delivers Its Weakest Effort Since “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

Sebastian Hunt, The Forum’s Head Writer Of Film & TV • March 17, 2019

★½ I’m an admitted pessimist of the Marvel machine. I consider their serialized, often continuity-driven storytelling approach to be a not only poor but damaging filmmaking decision; we can thank...