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August Barham

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Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: U.S. News and World Report, U.S. News Cars, Screen Rant, Her Campus, TheThings.com, Identity Theory
Covers:  Film, entertainment, cinema, movies, the arts, immigration, small business, DACA, college, documentary
American University Alumni journalism & cinema studies KTA

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August recently graduated from American University with a B.A. in journalism and cinema studies. She has an extensive background in writing and a passion for film. In high school, August attended The School of The New York Times Summer Academy, competed on the FBLA team in business communications and took multiple journalism and advanced writing courses. At AU, August has reported on a variety of feature and hard news stories including D.C. city hall meetings, immigration, film industry trends …

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“Accidental Film Critic,” Ann Hornaday, is a Master of Her Craft

“Accidental Film Critic,” Ann Hornaday, is a Master of Her Craft

Profile piece on Washington Post film critic, Ann Hornaday.

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No, Movie Theaters Aren’t Dying

No, Movie Theaters Aren’t Dying

Movie theaters are not dying. However, with changes in distribution and consumer behavior—including shortened…

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Affordability of COVID-19 Testing Prevents Some Americans from Achieving a New Normal

Affordability of COVID-19 Testing Prevents Some Americans from Achieving a New Normal

As the United States reopens amid the pandemic, the costs and scarcity of PCR and Rapid Antigen COVID-19 test…

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The Fictional Friendship That Got Me Through Quarantine

The Fictional Friendship That Got Me Through Quarantine

COVID-19 Pandemic highlights benefits of a one-sided relationship with a public figure.

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Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

D.C.-Area Small Businesses, Still Experiencing Pandemic Revenue Losses, Request More Federal Relief.

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Immigrant Provisions in Build Back Better Act Could Help “Dreamers”

Immigrant Provisions in Build Back Better Act Could Help “Dreamers”

Immigrant Provisions in Build Back Better Act Could Help "Dreamers," But are Not Expected to Survive Senate.

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10 Movies To Watch If You Love Heat (1995)

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By August Barham
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Michael Mann is among the most influential crime-thriller directors. His 1995 epic, Heat, remains a near-perfect installment in the genre. The groundbreaking film has acted as a blueprint for modern crime cinema, including Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008). The three-hour masterpiece follows LAPD Lieutenant Vincent Hanna and criminal mastermind Neil McCauley in an escalating cat-and-mouse game with devastating consequences.
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7 Most Impressive Practical Effects In The Odyssey

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By August Barham
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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Christopher Nolan's The OdysseyDetermined to create an authentic adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan largely circumvented Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI). The Academy Award-winning director collaborated with production designer Ruth De Jong to turn the world into their set as the cast and crew embarked on an epic filming journey.
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5 Reasons The Brave Little Toaster Is One Of The Most Terrifying Kids Movies Ever Made

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By August Barham
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Kids’ movies have a tradition of lightly traumatizing young viewers with one unexpectedly terrifying scene or character. It is common for adults to recall the singular character from their beloved childhood films who still haunts their nightmares. For some, it is Large Marge in Pee-Wee's Big Adventure; for others, it is The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. In the case of Disney’s The Brave Little Toaster, the entire film is pure nightmare fuel.
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