movie review
Black Panther has built up our expectations, but it doesn’t disappoint
February 26, 2018By: Grace Rose Marvel’s Black Panther is easily one of the most anticipated films of 2018. Beginning with the cast announcement at San Diego Comic Con back in 2016, the film features a stellar cast led by a young visionary director as they bring this fictional world to life. The story revolves around T’Challa, the newly appointed king of the fictional nation of Wakanda. This nation masquerades as an impoverished developing country despite being one of the most advanced civilizations in the world — all built using the fictional mineral vibranium. It has remained untouched by European colonialism…
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I, Tonya is a compelling account of a controversial story
February 19, 2018By: Jennifer Russell With the 2018 Winter Olympics now underway, there is no greater time to watch the movie I, Tonya and learn about the former (controversial) Olympic athlete, Tonya Harding. The film itself deserves a gold medal for its…
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Den of Thieves delivers loud noise, awkward scenes, and nothing more
February 15, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico There are certain films you should steer clear of every year. Den of Thieves is one of those films. This recent heist movie was not as good as I thought it would be, even with its minor…
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Downsize your expectations if you want to see Downsizing
February 1, 2018By: Jennifer Russell If you want to maximize your time and money, don’t see Downsizing. The movie had such a promising, original concept, but it fell apart in the execution because the writer and director, Alexander Payne, seemingly couldn’t decide what…
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Lady Bird almost depicts teen angst too well
January 22, 2018By: Yelin Gemma Lee This year’s Golden Globe for best motion picture in the musical or comedy category was awarded to Lady Bird and I have some things to say about it. It’s an undeniable fact that it is quite…
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The Greatest Showman delights, taking a mediocre plot and making it shine
January 16, 2018By: Leila Bonner Many movies fall into a certain niche category. Sometimes, it’s a whole genre: like thrillers, crime-dramas, or comedies. Other times, it’s a less conventional grouping: like whimsical rom-coms or movies that freak you out. However, not all…
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The best movies of 2017
January 7, 2018By: Jennifer Russell 2017 was a great year for movies. DC temporarily redeemed their reputation with the release of Wonder Woman, and Marvel repeatedly proved to be the superior superhero filmmakers with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.…
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Justice League is an entertaining but controversial superhero story
December 5, 2017By: Jonathan Pabico Depending on your perspective, director Zack Snyder’s Justice League provokes mixed feelings or total resentment as a sequel to his other movie, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Justice League has a talented cast and gives the…
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The Disaster Artist is the best reason to watch The Room
November 29, 2017By: Aaron Richardson, Staff Writer When The Room came out in 2003, it was heralded as, perhaps, the worst movie ever made. Directed by Tommy Wiseau, starring Tommy Wiseau, and produced and written by Tommy Wiseau, The Room is nothing…
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Thor: Ragnarok is an action-comedy thrill ride
November 13, 2017By: Jonathan Pabico Are you looking for a worthwhile film to watch during the cold, frigid weather? If you are, I suggest you watch Thor: Ragnarok. Taika Waititi (co-director of What We Do in the Shadows) crafts an entertaining sequel…
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