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  “I, Tonya” gives audiences a different look into what really happened on that rink in 1994. Directed By: Craig Gilespie Rated: R Runtime: 2:01 Review By: Livi Edmonson Dazzling audiences with its tough love humor and retro spunk, “I, Tonya” is a biopic that stars Margot Robbie as the extremely gifted figure skater, Tonya Harding. At the age of “a soft four”, Tonya’s abusive and controlling mother, LaVona (played by Allison Janney), puts Tonya in skating class with one of the best coaches in Portland, raising her to be a champion in the harshest way possible. Sure enough, Tonya begins to win competitions against girls twice her age. Though she was often criticized for not displaying enough grace, class, and elegance in her skating routines, in 1991, Tonya Harding became the first American woman to complete and nail a triple axel during a competition. However, scandal occurs three years later when Tonya’s ex-husband/significant other, Jeff Gilooly

“The Post”: Streep shines, while Hanks plays his usual role of the witty white man. Directed By: Steven Spielberg Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1:55 Review By: Livi Edmonson To quickly summarize this film that is based on true events, Steven Spielberg’s latest critically-acclaimed flick, “The Post” follows the story behind Katharine Graham (played by Meryl Streep), the first ever female publisher of The Washington Post, and her bravest publication of all:  a cover-up of U.S. government secrets kept private during the Vietnam war. Her editor at the Post, Ben Bradlee (played by Tom Hanks), despite always having a few doubts about Kathryn’s presence as a female in a higher position, puts his thoughts of uneasiness aside and teams up with her to protect the freedom of the press and shed a little bit of light on the buried truth. “The Post” is a film that highlights the important issue of the press versus government, but it is mostly a story about a remarkable woman w

“Darkest Hour” showcases Churchill’s imperfectness to be his greatest triumph. Directed By: Joe Wright Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 2:05 Review By: Livi Edmonson Golden Globe winner and Academy award nominee, Gary Oldman, channels the great Winston Churchill, in director Joe Wright’s latest film, “Darkest Hour”. The film gives us a more intimate look into the life of Great Britain’s legendary Prime Minister, who claimed his success in his most careless, uneasy moments. We see Churchill’s story unfold from just moments before he was named Prime Minister, all the way up until he rallied his nation to fight for peace against the relentless Germany, proving that he was and will always be, one of the most treasured orators of all time. For those who appreciate historical flicks about great historical leaders--- this film is right up your alley. There has been a handful of films in 2017 that had to do with both Churchill and the monumental battle of Dunkirk.

Top 15 Films of 2017                                                                   By: Livi Edmonson 15. "Beauty and the Beast" Directed By: Bill Condon Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, and Emma Thompson 14. "It" Directed By: Andrès Muschietti Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Jaeden Lieberher 13. "Wonder" Directed By: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Izabela Vidovic 12. "Darkest Hour" Directed By: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James, and Kristin Scott Davis 11. "Call Me By Your Name" Directed By: Luca Guadagnino Starring: Timotheè Chalamet, Armie Hammer, and Michael Stuhlbarg 10. "Thor: Ragnarok" Directed By: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Goldblum, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, and Tessa