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Review: “Straight Outta Compton” maintains grit and honesty in telling the story of N.W.A.

By | Sep 8, 2015

Both diehard N.W.A. fans and general audience members will greatly appreciate the direction Gray chose to tell the group’s inspiring story — one that reveals the history of music’s greatest legends and how far they went to speak the truth.


Review: “The End of the Tour” driven by beauty of conversation

By | Sep 2, 2015

“The End of the Tour” provides viewers with an insight into one of the most realized, troubled and intelligent literary minds of the 20th century.


Review: Weak, jumbled plotline fails to keep interest

By | Sep 2, 2015

“We Are Your Friends” is a complete mess of plot, character and structure that directorial style could not mask.


Review: Stylish spy film thrives with retro charm

By | Aug 25, 2015

“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” takes an interesting premise with enjoyable characters who have fun with all of the scenarios into which they can find themselves thrown.


Review: Coming-of-age film refreshing and captivating for audiences

By | Aug 6, 2015

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” offers a new perspective on what it means to live life to the fullest.


Review: “Love & Mercy” presents captivating portrayal of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

By | Jul 17, 2015

“Love & Mercy” is a well-crafted biopic that presents an honest yet captivating portrayal of a man who is one of popular music’s most revered figures.


Review: Pixar goes inside the mind with stunning and sophisticated film

By | Jul 2, 2015

“Inside Out” is a visually stunning experience that paints a vivid picture of the human mind while simultaneously delivering a concentrated dose of splendor and excitement that is powerfully moving and entertaining.


Review: Latest “Jurassic” film creates world of thrilling adventure

By | Jun 26, 2015

Filled with just the right amount of riveting suspense and nonstop action, “Jurassic World” proves that dinosaurs are just as riveting and entertaining as ever.


Review: “San Andreas” film proves to be a disaster

By | Jun 26, 2015

An easily forgettable blend of cliches and stereotypes, “San Andreas” is a ludicrous feature film that completely misses the mark and fails to redeem itself.


Review: Victorian romance drama far exceeds expectations

By | Jun 11, 2015

Brilliant and sumptuous, “Far from the Madding Crowd” is raw with emotion and does not hold back, offering a new perspective on what it means to fall in love.


Review: Fourth ‘Mad Max’ film explosive in both its thrilling action and strong narrative

By | May 29, 2015

“Mad Max” delivers a concentrated, two-hour dose of blood, flames and explosions that is thrilling, satisfying and most importantly, outrageously entertaining.


Review: ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ hits sour note with chaotic plotline

By | May 20, 2015

Despite attempts to stand out from, but stay true to, its predecessor, “Pitch Perfect 2” gets lost in its oversaturated plotline and fails to live up to the success of the original.