“Heretic” was released by A24 on Nov. 8, marking directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ latest terrifying contribution to the horror scene following “A Quiet Place” and other lesser-known horror films. The film stars Hugh Grant as the endlessly captivating yet bone chilling Mr. Reed, Sophie Thatcher as Sister Barnes, and Chloe East as Sister Paxton. From start to finish, “Heretic” proves itself a gem amidst the slew of horror movies already released this year. While this year has heralded some truly great horror films, this film takes it a step further through its unique blend of horror, intrigue and questions it poses to the audience. “Heretic” takes place in one house and follows three characters, yet it never gets old. Whether through its extremely clever use of tension or the genuinely thought-provoking questions Mr. Reed forces you to ponder, “Heretic” remains a captivating film through and through.

“Anora” is part comedy, part drama and all heart. The runtime of nearly two-and-a-half hours flies by thanks to writer-director Sean Baker’s emotionally riveting and hilarious narrative. It follows Anora (Mikey Madison), a young Brooklyn sex worker of Russian descent whose Cinderella fairytale might actually be a nightmare. At work, Anora — who goes by Ani — is self-assured, leading men to the ATM to withdraw cash, or slowly inching closer to them the longer they talk. Vanya (Mark Eidelstein) is no Prince Charming. He’s the 21-year-old son of a Russian oligarch who shows up at a strip club looking for a lap dance, preferably from someone who speaks Russian.

“We Live In Time,” starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, uses nonlinear storytelling to portray the beautifully gut-wrenching relationship between Tobias Durand (Garfield) and Almut Brühl (Pugh) over the course of a decade. This deeply moving romance follows the lives of the couple as their relationship forms and is challenged by managing the concept of time and how fast it passes. 

“The Front Room” premiered in September 2024 from indie film studio A24. A24 has quickly risen to prominence in the film world, releasing hits like “Hereditary” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” Needless to say, “The Front Room” had big expectations that unfortunately, it didn’t live up to. “The Front Room” is a return to horror for Brandy Norwood, with her last horror role being Karla Wilson in “I Still Know What You Did Last Summer,” the commonly panned horror sequel to the cult classic “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Norwood plays Belinda Irwin, a pregnant anthropology teacher and wife to public defender Norman Irwin (Andrew Burnap). “The Front Room” also stars Kathryn Hunter as the controlling step-mother-in-law, Solange. 

First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman share their thoughts on this week's top films at the Box Office.

First year student hosts Logan Thompson and Ethan Kaufman share their thoughts on the films premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and this week's top films at the Box Office.

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A woman tries on a fur coat to see if it suits her. A group of friends sit around with coffee, talking about the weather being too hot. Siblings play together in a pool, splashing water while laughing. An officer discusses in detail him taking a plane that got him to his destination 50 minutes early. A family picks flowers together in the forest by the lake. Meanwhile, the sounds of distant screams and gunshots are heard over a wall — the only thing separating the creator from the atrocities committed.

There’s an unshakable feeling set in stone right from the opening black-and-white sequence of director Sean Durkin’s heart-wrenching new drama, “The Iron Claw.” It’s the sense that fate has something peculiar and unnatural in store for the Von Erich family. Something so terrible that it cannot possibly be put into words — until it must be.