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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...

Uncharted lives past casting concerns

‘Uncharted’ lives past casting concerns

Koby Moore and Koby Moore | February 23, 2022

This past weekend Uncharted, a prominent video game series made its way to the big screen, despite critics and fans’ distaste for the casting choices. The film stars Tom Holland as Nathan Drake,...

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,...

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hits home for many viewers

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hits home for many viewers

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | January 19, 2022

Spider-Man is undoubtedly one of the most popular superheroes in the world and ‘No Way Home' proves that. The film captures viewers’ hearts, dropping jaws as the unexpected unfolds and for some, evoking...

A still from the new Dune movie

‘Dune’ is great, even if I didn’t want it to be

Lohn Lenoir and Lohn Lenoir | November 17, 2021

Graphic by Joe Weishaar ‘Dune’... ‘Dune’... ‘Dune’. What can I say about ‘Dune’? It is a really good movie, but I wanted to dislike it.  Based on the sci-fi book of the same...

Halloween Kills brings back the king of slasher movies

‘Halloween Kills’ brings back the king of slasher movies

Lohn Lenoir and Lohn Lenoir | November 10, 2021

For most people who celebrate Halloween, the month of October is full of fun, scares and candy. This is the time of year where we can dress up and pretend to be someone else. The opportunities are endless....

Cry Macho elevates Clint Eastwoods impenetrable cinema legacy

‘Cry Macho’ elevates Clint Eastwood’s impenetrable cinema legacy

Lohn Lenoir and Lohn Lenoir | October 20, 2021

Photo Courtesy of Cry Macho ‘Cry Macho’, which was released in theaters Sept. 17, is the latest -- and a fantastic -- addition to director and actor Clint Eastwood’s long list of cinematic accomplishments. Probably...

A shot from the new movie Candyman

‘Candyman’ is not a new invention — it is a reminder

Lohn Lenoir and Lohn Lenoir | September 15, 2021

After more than 20 years since the last film, the new ‘Candyman’ sequel successfully advances the series, blending the accidental horrors of old black America with the recent progression of new black...

Illustration by Emily Brinkman

‘Onward’ does nothing for LGBT representation

Jack McCallum and Jack McCallum | March 10, 2020
If it were not for that one word, “girlfriend,” Specter would just be some forgettable, undeniably ugly, sexually ambiguous cyclops cop. Read entertainment editor Jack McCallum's thoughts on the Disney film.
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Birds of Prey’ delivers a colorful, demented movie

William Lowery and William Lowery | February 12, 2020
DC Comics has been on a roll. With “Joker” grabbing awards and raking in the money at the box office, it’s funny to think that only a few years ago, people were bemoaning the company’s output of comic book movies.
Illustration by Lillie Busch

‘Dolittle’ lacks coherence, does too much

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | January 21, 2020
Compared to previous adaptations, this film is the worst attempt at revamping a past production. Read Meghan Fuller's review of "Dolittle."
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ captures Mr. Rogers’ essence

William Lowery and William Lowery | November 24, 2019
Brilliant is the best way to summarize “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”
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