Movies

‘Beef’ returns with a compelling new season

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026

After finding enormous success as a miniseries, Netflix’s “Beef” returned for a second season  April 16, with a different premise and brand-new characters. Creator Lee Sung Jin has again crafted a wildly entertaining narrative with excellent performances, even if it falls short of the first season’s highs.

How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ redesigns a classic without losing its flair

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026

From Meryl Streep’s character screaming at the real Donatella Versace to the Lady Gaga-anointed original soundtrack, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” does not just satisfy fans of the 2006 original with its nostalgia-driven one-liners and reminiscent costumes; it also stands on its own as incredibly witty and entertaining, with emotional twists, exciting cameos and some bones to pick with big billionaires taking over legacy media outlets. 

‘Hokum’ is a fun but flawed folktale

By Riley Jones, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

Damian McCarthy’s highly anticipated sophomore horror outing “Hokum” released in theaters worldwide May 1. The big question is: does “Hokum” live up to the terrifying reputation of its director? Yes and no.

Michael Jackson biopic lacks substance and soul

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael,” a biopic on the infamous singer, Michael Jackson, provides less substance than a glance at his Wikipedia page. While the casting of his nephew (Jaafar Jackson) to play the singer is intriguing, it does not mask the movie’s overt bias. The movie constantly falls back on its music, but that backing can only go so far. It is a movie without a soul.

‘Exit 8’ is a refreshing spin on video game adaptations

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

Three years after the release of the independent horror video game “The Exit 8,” film director Genki Kawamura released the Japanese adaptation “Exit 8” in the U.S. on April 10, eight months after a successful theatrical run in Japan.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ caters to fans, but fails to stand alone

By Alec Aleva, Contributing Writer • April 13, 2026

The Nintendo Company, over its tenure, has been mainly focused on the video game genre. However, with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”,which was released in 2023, Nintendo has begun to dip its toes into the world of animated film. Upon the release of this first Mario movie, audiences' opinions were a mixed bag of reviews. Some loved it, some hated it.

‘The Drama’ falls short of its title

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • April 9, 2026

Weddings and the days leading up to that special moment can be full of drama, but in “The Drama” which released April 3, the chaos is taken to another level. Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson) have their love tested to the maximum in the week leading up to their forever after.

“Forbidden Fruits” bites off more than it can chew as an overwhelming feminist comedic-horror satire

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • March 31, 2026

The new thriller-comedy film “Forbidden Fruits” will not become a cult classic — yet. It is insanely camp and truly smart, but the bold genre-blending and all-encompassing reach leads to overwhelming storytelling that cannot resist piling on one more plot point or emblematic joke. 

Overwhelming writing turns Ducournau’s ‘Alpha’ to stone

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • March 30, 2026

Nearly five years after “Titane” (2021), filmmaker Julia Ducournau returns with her latest film, “Alpha,” released March 27 in the U.S.

‘Project Hail Mary’ answers viewers’ prayers

By Ray Milburn, Senior Writer • March 23, 2026

Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller lead an expert team of creatives to the stars in the highly anticipated adaptation of Andy Weir’s hard sci-fi bestseller “Project Hail Mary.” The movie, which blasted into theaters March 20 with a record-breaking opening weekend, has all the hallmarks of a Weir classic: accurate science, nailbiting tension and shamelessly brilliant characters. 

‘The Bride!’ is a monstrous mess

By Riley Jones, Contributing Writer • March 11, 2026

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s long-awaited second film, “The Bride!” was released in theaters worldwide March 6. With the award season buzz surrounding Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” which released Oct. 17, and other remakes of classic monster films like Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu” performing quite well a few years ago, Gyllenhaal’s remake of “The Bride of Frankenstein” feels like it was released at the perfect time.

Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC’ keeps the King’s voice alive

By Julia Thorndike, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2026

Director Baz Luhrmann surprised film buffs and rock ‘n’ roll fans alike with the announcement of his newest film, “EPiC (Elvis Presley in Concert),” as a follow-up to his 2022 biopic “Elvis.” Luhrmann used previously unseen footage to compile a collection of Elvis’ most heartfelt behind-the-scenes moments and bedazzling performances.