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‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Hits Every Teen Romance Cliche While Still Missing the Mark

‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Hits Every Teen Romance Cliche While Still Missing the Mark

By Haley Resnick August 5, 2020

★★☆☆☆ In spite of widespread negative reviews of the original May 2018 film, Netflix’s “The Kissing Booth” is back. Thanks to the first film’s commercial success, though, writer and...

‘Love Wedding Repeat’ Succeeds With Comedy, Disappoints With Romance

‘Love Wedding Repeat’ Succeeds With Comedy, Disappoints With Romance

By Haley Resnick April 16, 2020

★★★☆☆ Netflix’s “Love Wedding Repeat” tells the story of a wedding gone wrong, yet the film itself cannot seem to go right.  The romantic comedy brings together eight eccentric...

'The Photograph' Compellingly Depicts Relationships, Family

‘The Photograph’ Compellingly Depicts Relationships, Family

By James Kim March 7, 2020

★★★★☆ Entwined love stories involving Queens Museum curator Mae (Issa Rae) and her recently deceased mother Christina (Chanté Adams) form the plot of Stella Meghie’s “The Photograph,”...

‘To All the Boys’ Sequel Disappoints With Lack of Chemistry, Charm

‘To All the Boys’ Sequel Disappoints With Lack of Chemistry, Charm

By Doris Zhang February 20, 2020

Despite the captivating romance in “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” its sequel fails to build on the story of the couple’s new relationship. With an uninspiring relationship and awkward anachronisms,...

'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...

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