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Mack Gowan

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor

Mack Gowan is the opinions editor for Central Times. Mack is a senior and this is his third year on staff. He loves putting information all over his stories. In his free time, he enjoys solving puzzles, cooking and listening to Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins as well as Bladee. Mack wants to be a filmmaker when he grows up.

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Opinion: Capitalism is ruining our Fortnite seasons

Opinion: Capitalism is ruining our Fortnite seasons

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • May 1, 2024
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Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeny star in Alex Garland's "Civil War."

Review: “Civil War,” or how to be so safe you accidentally say nothing

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • April 18, 2024
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Dev Patel stars in "Monkey Man," his directorial debut.

Review: Dev Patel delivers a knock-out debut with “Monkey Man”

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • April 11, 2024
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Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprise their roles as Paul Atreides and Chani in "Dune: Part Two."

Review: ‘Dune: Part Two’ loses faith in itself

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • March 5, 2024
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Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell star in "Argylle," directed by Matthew Vaughn.

Review: “Argylle” (hopefully) signals the collapse of the modern blockbuster

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • February 22, 2024
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Through different coaches, sickness and health Nina Zhan has continued her skating career to the upper echelons of skating prestige within the Illinois Skating Council.

Nina Zhan: Skating to success

Mack Gowan, Opinoins Editor • January 3, 2024
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Opinion: The content-ification of Netflix ruined the theatrical experience

Opinion: The content-ification of Netflix ruined the theatrical experience

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • December 26, 2023
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Ryan Gosling in "Drive" (2011).

Every Ryan Gosling movie, ranked

Mack Gowan and Noah Rozek • December 25, 2023
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Jacob Elordi as Felix in "Saltburn," directed by Emerald Fennell.

Review: “Saltburn” is a confusing, boring disaster

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • December 21, 2023
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Rodrigo Moreno's "The Delinquents" is an unpredictable, unconventional heist movie that catches and keeps your attention.

Review: “The Delinquents” is an existential heist on how to steal your life back

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • November 16, 2023
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Michael Fassbender prepares his shot as "The Killer".

Review: “The Killer” is a meticulous character study about the world’s worst job

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • November 14, 2023
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Demián Salomon as Jimmy in "When Evil Lurks"

Review: “When Evil Lurks”: a cruel, feel-bad horror masterpiece

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • October 12, 2023
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Billy the Puppet as seen in Saw II

Ranking every “Saw” movie

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • September 28, 2023
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Opinion: Tay Tay is a Scam Artist

Opinion: Tay Tay is a Scam Artist

Mack Gowan, Opinions Editor • September 12, 2023
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Central’s Symphonic Orchestra rehearses for a March 16 concert. Members of the orchestra, along with other students from Central and Naperville North, will play at Disney World on March 25.

Central Orchestra students to play at Disney World’s 2023 Disney Festival

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
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Opinion: ‘Alice and Sparkle’ not a true work of writing or art

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • February 2, 2023
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Opinion: Movement to house the Snyderverse on Netflix a dumb idea

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • January 31, 2023
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Photo Source: Paramount Pictures

The top 10 best movies of 2022

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • December 31, 2022
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Opinion: Undeniable proof Santa is real

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • December 21, 2022
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Capstone offers unique freedom to students that leads to change

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • December 19, 2022
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The cast of "Glass Onion" gathers for a dinner. PHOTO SOURCE: NETFLIX

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” Peels Back a Layered Mystery

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • November 29, 2022
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Opinion: Cinemas lack diverse movie showings

Opinion: Cinemas lack diverse movie showings

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • November 27, 2022
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Sophomore Jonathan Chang (middle) and junior William Wang (second from right) pose with fellow members of Bike Club during a ride.

Bike Club plans to expand

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • October 26, 2022
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Pride Fest features vendors, live music

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022
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Ranking the top five seasons of Fortnite Battle Royale

Ranking the top five seasons of Fortnite Battle Royale

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • September 21, 2022
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Central welcomes new staff members for 22-23 school year

Central welcomes new staff members for 22-23 school year

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022
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Rick and Morty stranded on the citadel after the events of the season five finale. (Adult Swim)

Review: ‘Rick and Morty’ season premier is unimpressive

Mack Gowan, Staff Writer • September 15, 2022
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Central sophomore moves to the U.S. from South Korea

Central sophomore moves to the U.S. from South Korea

Mack Gowan, Entertainment Editor • February 23, 2022
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Tom Hardy stars in "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" (Sony Pictures Entertainment)

Review: ‘Venom’: Carnage in the editing room

Mack Gowan, Correspondent • November 3, 2021
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