Dissecting the strange new film
According to every other think piece published on a pop culture website in the last 10 years, audiences just aren’t responsive to original ideas anymore. The idea is...
A letter to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy
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Dear Ms. Kennedy,
Greetings from one of your admirers. I may only be...
Reacting to the antics of the world’s worst filmmaker
Any avid movie fan knows about the film “The Room.” Since its 2003 premiere, the film has become infamous for its ridiculous script,...
The vocal performances of Disney's 1991 Beauty and the Beast revival
Considering the fact that Belle has been my favorite Disney princess since I watched the 1991 film “Beauty and the Beast” as a...
Returning to Edinburgh for “T2 Trainspotting”
“Choose life.”
That’s the line that Mark Renton, a heroin addict played by Ewan McGregor, repeats with a smirk in the 1996 film “Trainspotting.”...
Sequel to “Grey” fails to impress
Ana Steele and Christian Grey are back and moodier than ever in James Foley’s “50 Shades Darker,” the film adaptation of E.L. James’ novel of the same name.
Immediately,...
"The Lego Batman Movie" is a comedy for all ages
After the success of “The Lego Movie,” Warner Bros. Animation continues their dive into a theatrical universe with “The Lego Batman Movie.” “Lego...
"Fist Fight" takes a look at teacher rivalries
I am sure you remember back in high school witnessing teachers exchange passive-aggressive phrases as they walked past each other in the hall, and how...
How to make Valentine’s Day sweet even when you’re single
Whether you’re newly single, or you’ve been riding solo for a while, being alone on the most romantic day of the year can be miserable....
The celebrated musical offers a delightful combination of reality and romanticism
With a historic achievement of 14 Oscar nominations, “La La Land” is certainly a must-see film. This modern musical...
New horror film is full of twists and turns
Native Philadelphian director M. Night Shyamalan returns to the big screen with the psychological thriller “Split.” The movie tells the story of three...
