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The A-list: Coppell’s must-watch movies

Kelton Chen, Staff Photographer
April 23, 2026

As modern forms of entertainment such as short-form clips emerge, movies are slowly being replaced. Coppell High School students and teachers speak about their favorite movie that they highly recommend. Watch The Sidekick staff photographer Kelton Chen’s video to learn more about these films. 

 

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About the Contributor
Kelton Chen
Kelton Chen, Staff Photographer
Kelton Chen is a senior at Coppell High School and a first year member on The Sidekick. As an aspiring photographer, Kelton decided to try something new that would allow him to pursue his passion in photography. Combined with other people recommending the program, he decided to join The Sidekick. In his free time, Kelton enjoys playing the piano and violin, video games like Roblox or doing research on new foods to try around the DFW complex. He also enjoys watching anime, and some of his favorites are Attack on Titan and Hunter X Hunter. You can contact him at [email protected] or on Instagram (@_keltyy__)