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The Batman shines as an excellent noir thriller

‘The Batman’ shines as an excellent noir thriller

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell | March 8, 2022

Most comic book movies have been action movies without too much gravitas, but Matt Reeves directed a noir thriller where Batman’s work as “The World’s Greatest Detective” was at the forefront.  ‘The...

Joseph Weishaar

Ghostface Returns as Scream (2022) Takes Over Theaters

Jackson Howell and Jackson Howell | January 31, 2022

The Scream franchise has both frightened and entertained audiences since the 1990s, so it is no surprise that a fifth installment of the film was produced. The film stars the original cast-- Neve Campbell,...

Simu Liu as Shang-Chi

‘Shang-Chi’ balances action with heart

Loren Jones and Loren Jones | September 15, 2021

Marvel Studio released its newest movie, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, on Sept. 3. Longtime fans and newcomers alike will be thrilled with the film, which works as both a coming-of-age...

Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Bad Hair’ is relatable, terrifying

Sarah Burse and Sarah Burse | November 5, 2020
‘Bad Hair’, which released Oct. 23, is a horror film that was written and directed by Justin Simien. It captures both the relatable and horrific struggles of black women in the 80s due to their hair.
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

‘The Hunt’ is just satire

Brian Winters and Brian Winters | March 18, 2020
“The Hunt” is a movie from Blumhouse Productions that received criticism before it was released. The premise of the movie is similar to “The Most Dangerous Game,” where a group of 12 strangers are being hunted by a group of elites.
Illustration by Kathleen Hetherington.

‘The Turning’ leaves viewers confused

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | January 29, 2020
The recent film adaption of “The Turn of the Screw,” an 1898 horror novella by Henry James, was chilling but completely off-base
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

Tyler Perry is falling from grace

Kaylyn Jones and Kaylyn Jones | January 27, 2020
There is no doubt about Tyler Perry’s amazing deeds toward black Americans both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.
Illustration by Kathleen Hetherington.

Hollywood hates cops: ‘21 Bridges’ based on myths

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | December 3, 2019
“21 Bridges” is a new police film that hits home to those working as first responders as well as their families. Though the portrayal of financial struggles many officers encounter is spot on, the ending of the movie inaccurately suggests the multitude of crooked cops in the U.S.
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