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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 19h

Check out my movie review for "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong. #movies #filmreview #films #springsteen

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 20h

Film Review: “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” is story about survivor’s remorse, fear of success. What is your favorite Springsteen single? #springsteendelivermefromnowhere #springsteenmovie #moviereview #regalmag
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Film Review: ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Fabulously Depicts Fear of Success, Survivor’s Guilt - Regal Mag

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 6d

Check out my movie review for "After the Hunt" starring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield. #juliaroberts #andrewgarfield #movienight

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 6d

Film Review: ‘After the Hunt’ will have moviegoers guessing who real victim is. What is your favorite movie starring Julia Roberts? #regalmag #moviereview #movierecommendation #afterthehuntmovie
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Film Review: ‘After the Hunt’ Depicts True Victimhood vs. False Narratives - Regal Mag

‘After the Hunt’ receives rating of three out of four crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 6d

Check out my movie review for "Black Phone 2" starring Ethan Hawke. #horror #horrormovie #horrorfilm

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 6d

Movie Review: ‘Black Phone 2’ right combination of darkness, light. What is your favorite horror film franchise? #regalmag #blackphone2 #moviereview #movierecommendation
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Movie Review: Dope ‘Black Phone 2’ Shows How Light Can Overshadow Dark Forces - Regal Mag

‘Black Phone 2’ receives rating of three out of four crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 6d

Check out the latest Regal Mag Community section article on recent violent incidents at HBCU homecomings. #community #violence #college

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 6d

Community: Incidents of violence are seemingly becoming more frequent at HBCU events like homecoming. How has violence impacted how your school celebrates homecoming? #regalmag #hbcuhomecoming #hbcu #highereducation
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What’s Up with Violence, Threats on HBCU Campuses? - Regal Mag

Many HBCUs have taken more safety precautions as violent incidents have occurred at several HBCU homecoming events in 2025

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 12d

Check out my movie review for "A House of Dynamite" starring Idris Elba. #regalmag #idriselba #moviereview #movierecommendation

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 12d

Film Review: ‘A House of Dynamite’ should serve as a warning for a world superpower. What is your favorite Idris Elba performance? #ahouseofdynamite #netflix #netflixandchill
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Film Review: ‘A House of Dynamite’ Scary Wake-Up Call - Regal Mag

‘A House of Dynamite’ receives rating of three out of four crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 12d

Check out my movie review for "Roofman" starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst. #channingtatum #kirstendust #moviereview

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 12d

Movie Review: ‘Roofman’ covers all emotions thanks to likable, relatable criminal. What is your favorite movie starring Channing Tatum? #roofman #roofmanmovie #movierecommendation #regalmag
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Movie Review: ‘Roofman’ Covers Range of Emotions Thanks to Lovable Criminal - Regal Mag

‘Roofman’ receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 15d

Check out the latest Regal Mag Community section article on Rev. Yehiel Curry's promotion to bishop of the ELCA. #religion #religious #lutheranism #lutheranchurch

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 15d

Community: Rev. Yehiel Curry becomes first Black presiding bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. What do you like, dislike about modern Christian churches? #regalmag #faith #lutheran #church #christianity
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Yehiel Curry Becomes First Black Presiding Bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Regal Mag

Curry grew up in Catholic in Chicago

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 19d

Check out my movie review for "Anemone" starring Daniel Day-Lewis. #moviereview #movienight #movierecommendation

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 19d

Film Review: The sins of the father become the sins of the son in “Anemone.” What is your favorite movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis? #regalmag #anemone #anemonemovie #danieldaylewis
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Film Review: Slow-Paced ‘Anemone’ Shows How Sins of Father Can Become Sins of Son, Grandson - Regal Mag

‘Anemone’ receives rating of two out of four crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 19d

Check out my movie review for "The Smashing Machine" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt. #moviereview #movierecommendation #movienight

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 19d

Movie Review: Dwayne Johnson smashes all past performances in “The Smashing Machine.” What is your favorite movie starring The Rock? #regalmag #thesmashingmachine #emilyblunt #dwaynejohnson
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Movie Review: Johnson Shows Serious Chops in ‘The Smashing Machine,’ Which Should Smash All Doubters - Regal Mag

‘The Smashing Machine’ receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 20d

Check out the latest Regal Mag Community section article on Houston's push to become the nation's naturalization capital. #immigration #immigrants #politics #texas

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 20d

Community: Houston organizations continue to push to make Houston the naturalization capital of the country. What do you like most about being an American citizen? #regalmag #houston #naturalization #citizenship
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Houston’s Push for Naturalization Continues - Regal Mag

Houston Community Media hosted briefing on naturalization efforts in city on Sept. 17

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 20d

Check out the latest Regal Mag Community section article on the government shutdown. #dems #gop #trump #politics #donaldtrump #whitehouse

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 20d

Community: Who’s to blame for the government shutdown? GOP, Dems blame each other. #regalmag #governmentshutdown #democrats #republicans
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Government Shuts Down as Dems, GOP Blame Each Other - Regal Mag

Trump’s claim that Dems want to give healthcare to undocumented immigrants is false

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 23d

Check me out tonight on “The Isiah Factor Uncensored” on Fox 26 Houston discussing Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl and fraternity hazing.

Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 26d

Check out my movie review for the foreign language film, "713." #film #filmreview #films #movie #movies

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 26d

Movie Review: Foreign language film “713” cannot compete with current timely movies. What is your favorite foreign language movie? #moviereview #movienight #movierecommendation #regalmag
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Movie Review: ‘731’ Another Warning Film - Regal Mag

Movie ‘731’ receives rating of one out of four crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · 26d

Check out my movie review for "One Battle After Another." #moviereview #movienight #movierecommendation

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · 26d

Film Review: Do yourself a favor, go see “One Battle After Another” starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor. What is your favorite movie starring Taylor? #imax #regalmag #onebattleafteranother #leonardodicaprio #teyanataylor
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Film Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Weather Underground Meets ‘Jungle Fever’ - Regal Mag

‘One Battle After Another’ receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 20

Check out my latest Regal Mag opinion article on Trump's assault on the First Amendment, which would make this article illegal. #freedom #fcc #brendancarr #jimmykimmel

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 20

Opinion: With Trump’s assault on the First Amendment, people cannot deny his dictatorial desires anymore. What is your definition of a dictator? #regalmag #firstamendment #freespeech #trump
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America on Brink of Losing Democracy Thanks to Evil of Trump - Regal Mag

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension direct assault on First Amendment, initiated by Trump

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 18

Check out my latest opinion article for Regal Mag on the suspicious deaths in Mississippi. #mississippi #vicksburgms #vicksburgmississippi

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 18

Opinion: Hanging deaths in Mississippi are disturbing, regardless of the circumstances. What are your thoughts on the hanging deaths in Mississippi? #regalmag #mississippi #deltastate #deltastateuniversity
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Mississippi Lynching or Suicide? Unsettling Regardless - Regal Mag

Race relations must not revert to where it was in 1950s, 1960s in wake of Mississippi hangings

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 16

Trump seeks more security money for all three branches of government. Check out the latest Regal Mag Community section article. #president #congress #supremecourt #scotus #potus

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 16

Community: Trump asks Congress for more security for executive, legislative and judicial branches. Should Trump reinstate Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris? #regalmag #trump #charliekirk #secretservice
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Trump Seeks More Security After Kirk Assassination; POTUS Dropped Secret Service for Kamala Harris - Regal Mag

Many blame Trump’s own words for increase in political violence

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 13

Food deserts still the reality in many poor Black and Brown neighborhoods. Check out the latest Regal Mag Lifestyle article. #lifestyle #health #food #nutrition #grocery #groceries #unhealthy #fastfood #fruits #vegetables

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 13

Lifestyle: Healthy food options still limited in poor Black and Brown neighborhoods. How far is nearest large supermarket from your home? #regalmag #fooddesert #healthyfoodoptions #healthyfood #supermarket #grocerystore
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Food Deserts Very Prevalent in Minority Communities - Regal Mag

Many Black, Brown neighborhoods considered food deserts, lacking access to large grocery stores nearby

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 12

Check out my movie review for "The Long Walk." #filmreview #movienight #movierecommendation #horror

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 12

Movie Review: “The Long Walk” is definitely a scary warning. What is your favorite Stephen King novel? #thelongwalk #thelongwalkmovie #regalmag #moviereview #stephenking
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Movie Review: ‘The Long Walk’ a Warning Indeed - Regal Mag

‘The Long Walk’ receives rating of three out of four crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Check out my latest Regal Mag op-Ed on why Trump's flip-flopping on going to war with Chicago shows weakness for the wannabe strongman. #democracy #dictatorship #freedom #crime #safety

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 10

Opinion: Trump cannot be a strong leader if he keeps flip-flopping after facing necessary scrutiny. What is your definition of a good leader? #trump #chicago #nationalguard #regalmag
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Trump, MAGA Minions are Kings of Flip-Flopping - Regal Mag

Trump vowed to go to war with Chicago before walking back controversial social media post

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Check out my latest opinion article for Regal Mag on the Supreme Court's hypocrisy on when it's O.K. to use race. #race #ethnicity #immigration #affirmativeaction #dei

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 10

Opinion: #SCOTUS says it’s O.K. to use race when it benefits White citizens, but not when it benefits minorities. What should #Trump administration do to address White European immigrants who overstay their visas, making them undocumented immigrants? #regalmag
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Supreme Court: It’s O.K. to Use Race When Arresting Alleged Undocumented Immigrants, But Not to Achieve Diversity in Higher Education - Regal Mag

Supreme Court hypocritical when it comes to use of race

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check out my latest appearance on "The Isiah Factor Uncensored."
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Video: Regal Mag Publisher Todd A. Smith Discusses Stabbing of Ukrainian Refugee on ‘The Isiah Factor Uncensored’ - Regal Mag

‘The Isiah Factor Uncensored’ airs on Fox 26 Houston, Fox Local and Fox Soul

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 6

Check out the latest Regal Mag Sports section article on the 10 best trades in Houston Rockets history. #houston #rockets #houstontexas #hoops

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 6

Sports: Regal Mag ranks top 10 trades in Houston Rockets history. What was the best Rockets trade not included in this list? #regalmag #houstonrockets #nba #basketball
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Keeping it Clutch: 10 Best Trades in Houston Rockets Franchise History - Regal Mag

Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant in July

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out my movie review for "The Conjuring: Last Rites." #horror #horrormovie #film #filmreview #movienight #movie #movierecommendation

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Sep 5

Movie Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites” is spine-tingling. What is your favorite horror movie franchise? #theconjuring #theconjuringlastrites #regalmag #moviereview
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Movie Review: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Definition of Spine-Tingling, Compelling - Regal Mag

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ receives rating of 3.5 out of 4 crowns

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Todd A. Smith @regaltodd.bsky.social · Aug 31

Check out my latest opinion article for Regal Mag on Hurricane Katrina, 20 years later. #hurricane #hurricanes #hurricaneseason #unity #america #americans

Regal Media Group @regalmediagroup.bsky.social · Aug 31

Opinion: 20 Years later. Americans should not wait for disasters like Hurricane Katrina to unite. How did Hurricane Katrina impact you, your family? #regalmag #neworleans #louisiana #hurricanekatrina
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From Outside Looking In, Hurricane Katrina Memories Still Vivid - Regal Mag

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans 20 years ago

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