Born from an online Photoshop contest and the subsequent video series Marble Hornets, the faceless and thin-limbed “Slender Man” has come a long way since 2009.
Opinion: ‘Hereditary’ deviates from industry standard with mixed results
Hereditary is a film that, as half of Twitter’s population argued for most of the summer, transcends horror tradition.
Review: Dunkirk’s tension demands, keeps audience attention through end
Dunkirk does just this–to call it a “war movie” doesn’t feel quite right, not because it lacks war, but because it doesn’t conform to the traditional movie definition.
Opinion: Manson-themed claymation film falls flat, disappoints
A retelling of the Manson Family’s origins, killings and ultimate incarceration through claymation.
Traditional Netflix horror still scares viewers
All of this being said, where Pretty Thing might fail in shock value, it succeeds tenfold in tension and thematic material.
Big Mouth outshines Stranger Things in Netflix genre
The show should probably come with a disclaimer warning viewers that the jokes are at times unprecedentedly shocking and the depictions of bodily functions are not for the faint of heart.
Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper brings nostalgia
There is only one logical conclusion. Mark Twain wrote Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper.
It remake takes on life of its own as comedy, horror
Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel of the same name, the story follows a group of children living in Derry, Maine, a town known for its high rate of unsolved disappearances.
Newest Witherspoon film lacks suspense, complexity
The film Home Again tells the story of a mother and her daughters in the aftermath of a marital separation.
Visual features of new Kingsman film outshine its plot
Electrified lassos happen to be one of the main features of the film, which may make this movie more appealing if terrifying lassos are something you enjoy.
Disney’s latest live-action movie surpasses its predecessors
The incredible dancing, bright colors and catchy music also were highly anticipated aspects of the sequel, and the film did not disappoint.
Brigsby Bear deserves students’ unadulterated attention
Drop everything you are doing, buy a ticket to the movie Brigsby Bear, and avoid any plot spoilers or details possible.
New comedy-drama entertains but lacks overall message
Ingrid Goes West, a comedy-drama directed by Matt Spicer, hit theaters Aug. 11 to relatively mixed reviews.
Green Room successfully executes clever concept but ends abruptly
Green Room follows a struggling punk band touring in the Pacific Northwest running low on money.
Movie critic calls Mad Men season 4 ‘cornerstone’ of series
Given the volume of content that Mad Men provides, this review will focus specifically on Season 4 of the series. (Spoilers Ahead)
Hacksaw Ridge bogs down emotion with ‘generic scenes, clichés’
Directed by Gibson and starring Andrew Garfield, Hacksaw Ridge tells the real-life story of Desmond Doss, a pacifist medic in World War II.
Viewers need to experience the comedic intricacy of The History Boys
The story of a group of eight high school senior boys in England as they prepare for the exams and interviews that will grant them admission to England’s top tier universities, Oxford and Cambridge.
Students need to watch, better appreciate underrated short films
The average moviegoer does not commonly seek after short films, and this devastating fact calls for a list of the best shorts from recent years.
Critic deems The Lego Batman Movie an essential, well-made spin-off
Does the world really need a Batman-themed LEGO spin-off? He was a popular character in the original movie, but is there enough material to make a proper, stand-alone film?
Critic recommends realistic, gut-wrenching film about 2008 real estate crisis
Directed by Ramin Bahrani, 99 Homes takes place during the 2008 housing crisis and follows Andrew Garfield’s character “Dennis Nash,” an out-of-work handyman who gets evicted from his home by real estate operator “Rick Carver,” played by Michael Shannon.
Critic gives Star Trek Beyond highest ratings
After some creative turnover, including replacing JJ Abrams as director and Roberto Orci as writer, the prospect of another Trek film looked bleak, especially when the film was delayed and the first trailer didn’t inspire much confidence.
Critic impressed by Anomalisa’s use of puppetry to portray realism
With his latest film, Anomalisa, Kaufman presents an incredibly realistic portrayal about the banality of life, with the twist that all his characters are puppets.
