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STX Entertainment

‘Second Act’ Surprises and Touches Audiences

By James Kim January 16, 2019

★★★★☆ Helmed by the incredible Jennifer Lopez, “Second Act” charms audiences with an inviting plot perfect for this holiday season. Director Peter Segal returns with the new comedy...

Warner Bros

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Lacks Substance, Disappoints Fans

By Erika Gebhardt December 7, 2018

★★☆☆☆ “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” originally excited “Harry Potter” fans with its promise to bring audiences back to their favorite fictional place: Hogwarts. Yet,...

Acacia Filmed Entertainment

‘A Private War’ Honors Inspirational Journalist

By Jemima Denham November 29, 2018

★★★★★ Following the story of war correspondent Marie Colvin, “A Private War” masterfully pushes viewers to not only consider the cost of war but also its harrowing effect on individuals. As...

Acacia Filmed Entertainment

‘A Private War’ Cast Illustrates Challenges in Authentically Conveying Legendary Journalist’s Legacy

By Jemima Denham November 28, 2018

Starring Rosamund Pike and Jamie Dornan, “A Private War” tells the story of celebrated and fearless journalist, Marie Colvin. Tracing her journey from reporting in Sri Lanka in 2001 right up to...

Gabriel Polsky Productions

‘In Search of Greatness’ Director Emphasizes Importance of Creativity in Athletics

By Megan Shapiro November 28, 2018

Gabe Polsky sees the magic in sports, both right there in the stadium and hidden within the statistics. His new documentary, “In Search of Greatness,” takes a critical look at the creativity behind...

Will McGarry

‘Chef Flynn’ Authentically Depicts the Surprising Success of Prodigy Star

By James Kim November 20, 2018

★★★☆☆ Director Cameron Yates’ new documentary “Chef Flynn,” released Nov. 9, tells the story of the prodigy chef Flynn McGarry. Despite a somewhat disappointing ending, “Chef Flynn”...

El Deseo

‘El Angel’ Captivates With Evocative Visuals and Gripping Performances

By Alexandra Brunjes November 20, 2018

★★★★☆ “We all have a destiny. I was born a thief.” With this line, director Luis Ortega’s new film “El Angel,” a biographical drama about Argentina’s most notorious criminal,...

Flaw and Tragedy in ‘The Happy Prince’ Captures the Complicated Life of Oscar Wilde

Flaw and Tragedy in ‘The Happy Prince’ Captures the Complicated Life of Oscar Wilde

By Paulina Enck October 31, 2018

★★★★☆ Captivating performances, deft dialogue and evocative scenery distinguish “The Happy Prince” as a carefully cultivated biopic of 19th-century Irish author Oscar Wilde that may be...

DIRECTOR'S CUT: Style Over Substance Spoils ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’

DIRECTOR’S CUT: Style Over Substance Spoils ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’

By Olivia Simon October 31, 2018

I want to open this installment with a confession: “Bad Times at the El Royale” is the fall 2018 film I have been waiting for. The Tarantino-esque trailer, the crossover storylines, the secrets that...

IMDb

‘JUMP’ Deftly Addresses Mental Health Stigma

By Eliza Phillips October 25, 2018

★★★★☆ This article discusses depression and suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for resources on campus. “JUMP” is a poignant exploration of the darkness surrounding...

Focus Features

Stilted Dialogue and Dull Colors Spoil ‘Boy Erased’

By Paulina Enck October 25, 2018

★★☆☆☆ “Boy Erased” is a dull examination of tragic circumstances: The talented cast can only do so much to breathe energy into an otherwise lifeless film. Based on the memoir of...

IMDB

Director Reveals Familial Drive Behind Debut Film

By Elfrieda Nwabunnia October 23, 2018

“What They Had” tells the touching story of a family battling through devastatingly trying times. Bridget Ertz returns home to a mother suffering from worsening dementia, a father refusing to let go...

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