Luke Stagg, Contributor • January 12, 2022
Part of the appeal of "Licorice Pizza" is figuring out what it is really about along the way. It is not entirely clear from the start, except maybe one thing: it is probably not a good idea for Alana...
Nora Crutcher-McGowan • November 11, 2021
Wes Anderson's latest undertaking, "The French Dispatch," is—if nothing else—charismatic. Doing what he does best, the filmmaker and writer effortlessly blends striking visuals with maniacal...
"Dune" captures audiences' anticipation, brilliant filmography
Josiah Anderson • November 8, 2021
Adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 novel series, Dune (2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve, follows the life of teenager Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as he grows from an ambitious adolescent to a...
Marvel begins phase four, diversifying in villain development
Josiah Anderson • October 18, 2021
Kevin Feige's Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) started in 2008 with the first "Iron Man" movie, taking the box office by storm and not letting up, even through 2021. The journey was long, moving from...
"Minari" depicts the immigrant story like never before, exemplifying people's relationship with the "American Dream"
Shruti Gautam • March 23, 2021
Lee Isaac Chung's Minari, a Korean-American movie filmed in Oklahoma, shows the immigrant story in an unprecedented way. During the opening shot, the audience sees people shoved in a car moving up and...
"Moxie" scores on generational similarities, creativity, fails to utilize diverse cast
Nora Crutcher-McGowan • March 10, 2021
Comedian and actor Amy Poehler released her second directorial project, "Moxie" — following the mediocre reception of her film "Wine Country" (2019) — to Netflix last Wednesday. The film, which...
'Boys State' focuses on the leaders of younger generations
Jared Geyer • March 9, 2020
Boys State is a camp run in each state that gives selected students in the rising senior class an opportunity to get better educated and interactive with politics. There are cities, elections, laws, debates,...
Sonic speeds past consistent plot but gives enjoyable experience
Maddie Marrero • February 20, 2020
"Sonic the Hedgehog" is a movie based off of the beloved SEGA video game franchise of the same name. The last true non spin-off game, "Sonic Heroes," came out in 2017, yet the series debuted for...
'1917' comes together because of impressive visuals, technical achievements
Jared Geyer • January 14, 2020
War is a spectacle that is deeply harrowing yet fascinating in a historical lens. World War I and II are arguably the two most impactful events in modern history, shaping countries across the world. With...
'Parasite' chills, excites as a commentary of class conflict
Jared Geyer • December 3, 2019
"Parasite" begins with a clear look outside the windows of South Korean Kim family's dusty cement home. The camera slowly pans down from the window, already at ground level, into the subterranean...
'Knives Out,' a delightful new twist on the classic mystery genre
Brandon Kim • November 29, 2019
"Knives Out" is a wonderfully crafted film that leaves the viewer energized when they exit the theater. It is an homage to the old Alfred Hitchcock movies and interconnected puzzles of Agatha Christie's...
'Jojo Rabbit' takes viewers on best emotional roller coaster
Maddie Marrero • November 12, 2019
[penci_text_block block_title_align="style-title-left" custom_markup_1=""]Director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Into the Wildlife) takes us on a touching adventure in his third feature film, JoJo Rabbit,...