![Groovy Movies has been a staple of the McHenry Messenger for years. In this final installment, editor Kennedy Tetour has created the definitive list of movies and shows for the Class of 2023](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_3071-900x675.jpg)
Groovy Movies: The final film fest
Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor
• May 10, 2023
![Disney has a habit of making hit-or-miss sequels and prequels, and "Disenchanted," released in November on Disney+, just doesn't live up to the film that inspired it.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/disenchanted-900x600.jpg)
Review: Less than “Enchanted”
Beth Brackmann, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2022
!["Hocus Pocus 2" is a disappinting cash grab that does not live up to the original movie.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hocus-Pocus-900x731.jpg)
Review: They’re back!
Beth Brackmann, Staff Writer
• October 13, 2022
![One of the biggest titles of the summer, "Stranger Things" opened its fourth season with nearly 300 million viewers its opening weekend.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/stranger-things-season-4-cast-social-900x450.jpg)
Groovy Movies: Summer recap
Kennedy Tetour, Staff Writer
• August 29, 2022
![The publishing industry has not historically supported literature written by women. In the wake of Women's History Month, it's important to honor the contribuions of women in this creative field.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/71A9A48D-2586-48BF-B0FA-CF9FDF6440F2-900x675.jpg)
Review: Four books by written by women to read this Women’s History Month
Alayna Majkrzak, Opinions Editor
• April 5, 2022
![It's not always easy to find what you're looking for on Netflix, which makes it easy to miss movies like Okja, a powerful and quirky film that comments on animal cruelty, the environment, and the issues with capitalism.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/okja-netflix-900x510.jpg)
Review: 10 hidden gems to discover on Netflix
Emma Westermeier, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2021
![Studio Ghibli films often have a bright and fun look to them that fits with adventurous stories and adorable characters.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Ponyo-1-e1614023434526-900x483.png)
Review: Five Studio Ghibli movies to take you away from reality
MJ Smit, Staff Reporter
• February 24, 2021
![Sometimes, the best romantic comedies aren't from this decade, but from the not-so-distant past. Movies like "10 Things I Hate About You" show that not much has changed about romance in the past 20 years.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-11.43.33-AM.png)
Review: Five romantic comedies to stream this Valentine’s Day
Alayna Majkrzak, Staff Writer
• February 12, 2021
!["WandaVision", which features classic Marvel characters and connects pieces of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, creates a mysterious vintage atmosphere that will hook in viewers from episode one.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_5502-900x506.jpg)
Review: What’s going on in Westview?
Kennedy Tetour, Artistic Director
• February 10, 2021
![Winter break during a global pandemic can only mean one thing: Down time. Here are twelve movies you can watch each day during break to keep yourself sane and happy during the holidays.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/unnamed-2-900x600.jpg)
Groovy Movies: 12 days of movies
Kennedy Tetour, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• December 14, 2020
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