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Teddy Dunn, Senior Editor

Teddy is a senior at Pelham Memorial High School. He loves movies, writing, hockey and basketball.

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Avatar: The Way of Water lives up to the hype

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ lives up to the hype

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
December 21, 2022

In 2009, James Cameron's groundbreaking blockbuster "Avatar" became the highest-grossing movie of all time, easily shooting up to number 1 on the all-time box office and forever changing the film industry....

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: A poignant and thrilling sequel

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever:’ A poignant and thrilling sequel

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2022

When "Black Panther" was released in 2018, it was a worldwide hit; it was universally loved and broke boundaries for superhero filmmaking. It achieved a rare feat for blockbusters, being a commercial,...

Pelham football builds momentum with 41-14 blowout of Clarkstown North

Pelham football builds momentum with 41-14 blowout of Clarkstown North

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2022

PMHS football advanced to 2-0 on the season Friday night with a 41-14 blowout of Clarkstown North. The Pelican offense took control of the game straightaway. Senior receiver Alessio Johnson caught two...

Bullet Train: an unstoppable action-comedy adventure

‘Bullet Train:’ an unstoppable action-comedy adventure

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2022

Director David Leitch’s “Bullet Train” is a thrill ride of well used comedy, innovative and unique action sequences and stellar performances all around, making it a welcome addition to the action...

Thor: Love and Thunder is a massive disappointment

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ is a massive disappointment

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
July 25, 2022

Following the smash hit that was "Thor: Ragnarok" in 2017, fans of Marvel had been eagerly anticipating acclaimed director Taika Waititi's continuation of the God of Thunder's story, "Thor: Love and Thunder."...

The Northman triumphs as reinvention of classic revenge tales

‘The Northman’ triumphs as reinvention of classic revenge tales

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
June 22, 2022

Acclaimed director Robert Eggers' new viking epic "The Northman" is brutal, unforgiving, and truly awe-inspiring to watch. The film centers around the deposed Prince Amleth, played by Alexander Skarsgard,...

The Batman is the best superhero film in years

‘The Batman’ is the best superhero film in years

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022

Director Matt Reeves' "The Batman", starring Robert Pattinson as the titular caped crusader, is one of the best superhero films ever made. While many harbored doubts about this new adaptation, comparing...

Keanu Reeves as Neo

‘The Matrix Resurrections:’ Unique sequel that falls apart in its final act

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022

Lana Wachowski’s “The Matrix Resurrections” is not your average Hollywood sequel or soft reboot. Typically, big budget sequels to beloved franchises mirror the events of their original films and...

In Dune, Josh Brolin (l.) as Gurney Halleck and Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides.

Rich storytelling, stunning visuals bring film version of ‘Dune’ to life in spectacular fashion

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2021

Acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve's new science fiction epic "Dune" has a daring setup—futuristic spacecraft and technology, intense sword fighting, gigantic man-and-machine-eating sandworms and Timothee...

The Green Knight: Deeply flawed with some thought-provoking moments

‘The Green Knight:’ Deeply flawed with some thought-provoking moments

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
August 11, 2021

David Lowery’s “The Green Knight” is a gorgeous, yet tedious fantasy journey about a knight trying to stay true to the saying “An eye for an eye." Based on an Arthurian Legend, the film leans into...

Army of the Dead promotional poster. Credit: Metacritic

‘Army of the Dead’ offers entertaining zombie-killing with fresh spin on genre

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2021

Sometimes movies don’t have to offer intriguing themes, great writing or complex characters to be entertaining. Acclaimed action director Zack Snyder’s new Netflix zombie flick “Army of the Dead''...

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