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Bombshell Blunders with Poor Writing, Shallow Character Development

‘Bombshell’ Blunders with Poor Writing, Shallow Character Development

By Iyanah Langa February 6, 2020

★★☆☆☆ This movie review discusses sexual assault in the workplace. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. In 2016, Fox News faced sexual misconduct allegations...

The Rhythm Section Falls Flat With Lack of Depth, Realism

‘The Rhythm Section’ Falls Flat With Lack of Depth, Realism

By Haley Resnick February 6, 2020

★★☆☆☆ “The Rhythm Section” seemed promising on paper in the wake of female-heroine blockbusters like “Atomic Blonde” and “Captain Marvel.” Contrary to expectations, however, the...

Just Mercy Thoughtfully Illustrates Themes of Injustice, Family

‘Just Mercy’ Thoughtfully Illustrates Themes of Injustice, Family

By Christian Joseph January 30, 2020

★★★★☆ Excitement and expectations were high and even tangible for “Just Mercy” as the audience sat in anticipation at the AMC Georgetown 14 theater. The film comes at a timely moment...

Director Greta Gerwig Offers an Engaging, Well-Cast Rendition of Little Women

Director Greta Gerwig Offers an Engaging, Well-Cast Rendition of ‘Little Women’

By Annah Otis January 23, 2020

★★★★★ Louisa May Alcott’s landmark novel “Little Women” has been adapted into six movies and at least two television miniseries since its publication in 1868. The latest iteration from...

Parasite Expertly Weaves Compelling Social Commentary, Comedy

‘Parasite’ Expertly Weaves Compelling Social Commentary, Comedy

By Cynthia Sun December 5, 2019

★★★★★ With “Parasite,” Korean director Bong Joon-Ho delivers a modern masterpiece that is one of the best films of the year. It is a testament to Bong’s craft that “Parasite” won...

CANAL+ | Pain and Glory is heartfelt and genuine as it examines the role of art in giving meaning to life through the lens of a fictional washed-up filmmaker.

‘Pain and Glory’ Explores Trauma, Love in Art

By Christian Joseph October 11, 2019

★★★★★ “Pain and Glory” presents an uncompromising look at the trials and tribulations of the life of a Spanish filmmaker in cinematic legend Pedro Almodóvar’s latest release. Salvador...

WONDERLAND SOUND AND VISION | Tall Girl makes a valiant attempt at poignant social commentary, but due to its cliches and tropes, ultimately fails to make a lasting statement on body positivity.

‘Tall Girl’ Offers Failed Commentary on Self-Love

By Eloise Owen October 4, 2019

★★☆☆☆ Last month, Netflix released “Tall Girl,” its latest in a long line of attempts to make a noteworthy teen romantic comedy. Featuring countless teen movie tropes and stereotypes —...

BRON STUDIOS | The portrait of the mentally ill and societally neglected in Joker offers a dreary vision of a potential future.

‘Joker’ Paints Stunning Picture of Iconic Villain

By Harrison Hunt October 4, 2019

★★★★★ Powered by a standout performance from Joaquin Phoenix as well as pointed social commentary, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” offers a chilling portrait of the mind of the unstable clown prince. Set...

CARNIVAL FILM AND TELEVISION | The film  lovingly touches upon each characters story line from the show and gives them a proper sendoff in this film adaptation.

‘Downton Abbey’ Provides Refreshing Update to Beloved Series

By Amber Gillette September 20, 2019

★★★★☆ “Downton Abbey,” the first full-length film featuring the iconic Crawley family of the beloved PBS television series, fares better when considered an extended epilogue to the cult-favorite...

AMAZON STUDIOS | Despite the movies critically acclaimed source material, The Goldfinch fails to deliver a promising recreation of the novel due to its meandering plot.

‘The Goldfinch’ Drags on With Mishandled Plot, Poor Pacing

By Annah Otis September 13, 2019

★★☆☆☆ Director John Crowley’s $40 million film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Goldfinch” repeats its source material’s structural flaws and fails to...

AG STUDIOS | Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen make a solid team, Therons character shares a look at the challenges women face not only in their private relationships, but also their public careers.

‘Long Shot’ Pairs Unexpected Duo With Mixed Success

By Megan Wee May 4, 2019

★★★☆☆ Seth Rogen’s latest venture into political humor, “Long Shot,” is the lighthearted rom-com that has just enough charm, humor and heart to pass a couple of hours. While the...

WARNER BROS | Shedding the usual self-importance that has dominated the superhero genre, Shazam takes itself lightly, allowing for hilarity to ensue.

‘Shazam’ Puts Light-Hearted Twist on the Superhero Genre

By Jose Villalobos April 8, 2019

With the success of Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” trilogy, superhero films in the DC cinematic universe have become dark, entangled and conflicted. This tone has been effective in some iterations....

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