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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...

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...

Unified Pictures

Vivid Authenticity in ‘What They Had’ Enthralls Audiences

By Elfrieda Nwabunnia October 23, 2018

★★★★★ “Any later and I’d have forgotten him. Any earlier and I’d have missed him too much,” whispers Ruth, played by Blythe Danner, to daughter Bridget Ertz in a heartfelt moment...

Blumhouse Productions

Devoid of Ingenuity, ‘Halloween’ Disappoints

By James Kim October 22, 2018

★★☆☆☆ Following a rewarding career as a producer and director for “Joe” and “Prince Avalanche,” David Gordon Green returns to Hollywood with “Halloween,” the latest in...

Amazon Studios

Depiction of Addiction in ‘Beautiful Boy’ Haunts Viewers

By James Kim October 18, 2018

Despite an occasional lack of coherent explanations regarding the characters’ relationships, “Beautiful Boy,” released Oct. 12, captivates viewers with its score, cinematography and unflinching...

Smallfoot Brings Big Heart to the Silver Screen

‘Smallfoot’ Brings Big Heart to the Silver Screen

By Annah Otis September 26, 2018

★★★★☆ Warner Bros. Pictures’ latest family-friendly animated film, “Smallfoot,” opening this Friday, reaches beyond the tropes of traditional children’s movies with its diverse range...

Movie Review: Life Itself

Movie Review: ‘Life Itself’

By Guide Editor and Annah Otis September 20, 2018

★★☆☆☆ This article discusses depression and suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for resources on campus.  “Life Itself,” a new film written and directed by Dan Fogleman,...

DIRECTORS CUT: Operation Finale and the Humanization of Evil

DIRECTOR’S CUT: ‘Operation Finale’ and the Humanization of Evil

By Guide Editor September 5, 2018

 The capture and trial of Nazi SS officer Adolf Eichmann, one of the major masterminds behind the Holocaust, is not a story that everyone would feel comfortable putting on the big screen. Films that portray...

Movie Review: Aardvark

Movie Review: ‘Aardvark’

By Paulina Enck April 19, 2018

★☆☆☆☆ “Aardvark,” writer and director Brian Shoaf’s new film, is incredibly difficult to endure and provides little entertainment or emotional power across its 84-minute run time. The...

HIGHWAY MAN FILMS

Movie Review: ‘The Rider’

By Charlotte Lindsay April 19, 2018

★★★★☆ The opening scene of “The Rider” sets the tone for the entire movie: Viewers see horse trainer and rodeo star Brady Blackburn’s stapled skull under harsh lighting, matching...

NEW LINE CINEMA

Movie Review: ‘Rampage’

By Gabrielle Irwin April 18, 2018

★★★★☆ “Rampage,” director Brad Peyton’s latest film, enticingly combines a far-fetched plot with compelling animations and on-screen chemistry for an experience that is equally humorous...

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