Some controversy simmered in the movie industry last September, all due to mother! that was simultaneously worshipped and detested, labeled as both the best and worst movie of 2017.
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.
Newest Cars movie addresses adult concepts in a fun way
Directed by Brian Fee, the movie provides the thrills and heart Pixar fans have come to expect, while posing some of the most provocative questions in the Disney film canon.
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.
The best underrated movies ‘that don’t get as much love as they should’
It’s understandable that with so many movies out there it’s easy for some to fall through the cracks and for the most part there isn’t much harm done when they do.
Superhero movies that ‘soar above the rest’
If you’re struggling to find the best of the best, look no further than this list of movies that soar above the rest.
Critic takes break from Oscar nominees, regrets choosing Hope Floats
Because this year’s Academy Awards will offer a refreshingly diverse sampling of innovative filmmaking, this review will focus on the atrocity that is the non-Oscar nominated movie Hope Floats, a film made in 1998 starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick Jr.
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.
La La Land: a love letter to artists that try
Those expecting a true musical may be a little disappointed, but anyone looking for a love letter to the artists that continue to try is in for a treat.
Dr. Strange follows formula but offers something new
Marvel’s latest effort, Dr. Strange, while sticking to the formula, is still able to give audiences something a little different.
The Accountant cast almost makes up for poor plot
The Accountant came close in many ways to filling the action-movie void that currently plagues America, but ultimately fell short.
Critic evaluates skill of ‘Arbitrage’ director
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Arbitrage is supposed to be a thriller, but it just doesn’t thrill. At first glance, it’s got all the necessary components: a twisting plot, an uneasy score, high emotions, and low-down deeds. Unfortunately, what it doesn’t have is a heart. An exhausted-looking Richard Gere stars as “Robert Miller,” a wealthy…
