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The Maneater

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The Maneater

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REVIEW: ‘Deaf President Now!’ is an important piece of disabled rights history

Ava McCluer March 4, 2025
Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim’s documentary about the eight-day protest at Gallaudet University brought the audience to tears at the True/False Film Fest
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REVIEW: ‘WTO/99’ reminds us of the power of solidarity in protest

Ava McCluer March 1, 2025
This archival footage documentary covers the three-day effort protesting free trade and the World Trade Conference in Seattle
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December must-watches, listens, reads and do’s to close out the year

Ava McCluer December 31, 2024

MOVE Editor Ava McCluer shares her picks for December As the originator of the MOVE section’s monthly recommendation stories back in August, it’s only natural that I should close out...

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“Danksgiving” wraps up Dart Club’s year of art expression

Ava McCluer December 21, 2024

This eclectic art club provides community, creativity and camaraderie It all began over buttermilk pancakes at Ernie’s Cafe. Arjuna Raghu, member of Columbia sibling band Drona, expert...

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REVIEW: ‘Heretic;’ when religious doubt becomes horrific

Ava McCluer December 6, 2024

A house of horror, a game of “Monopoly,” a twisted contemplation of doubt; this new A24 film will stay with you long after leaving the theater From the first few seconds of the trailer...

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Beyond franchises: a guide to lesser-known horror films for Halloween

Ava McCluer October 16, 2024

Fresh recommendations to elevate your October film lineup. A horror fan can only consume the same mind-numbing franchise films every October before it becomes a dangerous habit. As a society,...

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Where you lead, I will follow: the cultural impact of “Gilmore Girls”

Ava McCluer and Alyssa Royston October 5, 2024

24 years later, “Gilmore Girls” persists as a relevant and recurring fall staple show for every household.       On Oct. 5, 2000, women aged 18-34 set network...

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Video: Cosmic campus: MU Tigers observe the solar eclipse

Ava McCluer April 21, 2024

Columbia, Missouri experienced a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. Students took a break from classes and schoolwork to watch the cosmic occurrence.

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The 96th Academy Awards: A critical look at Hollywood’s biggest night

Ava McCluer April 4, 2024
Oscars Sunday is my favorite holiday.
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Video: MOVE Magazine: The Maneater’s first bilingual story and Columbia’s unsheltered community

Ava McCluer March 14, 2024

In a promotional episode for MOVE Magazine, Maneaters tell us what the publication entails and what kinds of stories we can expect. MOVE Magazine will be available on March 15 at themaneater.com.

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Video: Gimme Truth!: Unveiling the truth through documentary game show

Ava McCluer March 4, 2024

The Blue Note hosted the game show “Gimme Truth!” on Saturday, March 2 as a part of the True/False Film Fest. Audiences participated in guessing if the two-minute documentaries shown...

The Biggest Takeaways of the 2024 Oscar Nominations

Alyssa Royston and Ava McCluer February 8, 2024
In a live presentation, actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid announced the 2024 Oscar nominees on Jan. 23.