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Brad Pitt, Austin Abrams and George Clooney in “Wolfs,” now playing in select theaters and streaming on Apple TV+.

‘Wolfs’ is an unnecessary but averagely entertaining watch

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer October 7, 2024
“Wolfs” reunites Brad Pitt and George Clooney for a fun, but run-of-the-mill R-rated action comedy that does nothing wrong nor anything amazing. It's perfectly mediocre. Aside from this year’s animated film “IF,” where Pitt and Clooney lent only their voices, this is their first time teaming up in a film since 2008’s “Burn After Reading.” Initially promoted to have a grand release at movie theaters, “Wolfs” instead arrived with a whimper in an exclusive streaming debut on Apple TV+.

Pop Off! – Quentin Tarantino Movies

By Ethan Kaufman August 27, 2024
To kick off the new semester, host sophomore Ethan Kaufman is joined by sophomore Logan Thompson to rank the films of writer/director Quentin Tarantino from worst to best.
The verdict in the highly publicized trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has had damaging repercussions on Hollywood and the culture of #MeToo.

Column: Is the #MeToo movement over?

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer March 29, 2023
Despite #MeToo seeming to move Hollywood in the right direction, the verdict of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has reserved so much change.
“Ad Astra” offers magnificent visuals that feel real but lacks any real substance. Though the movie offers some moments of depth that explore themes about human nature, nothing can make up for the film’s slow pacing.

Review: Sci-fi film wanes into weariness and boredom

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer October 1, 2019

Director James Gray delivers a visionary look into the future with his new film, “Ad Astra,” starring Brad Pitt. The film tells the story of Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), an astronaut in the near future...

Review: War drama ‘Fury’ expertly renders carnage of battle

By Daniel Wisniewski, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
Gore and realism make David Ayer's "Fury" a tough-to-watch, but important cinema experience.

Review: Dark plotline hits too hard in ‘Killing Them Softly’

By James Hasson, Staff Writer December 11, 2012
Though "Killing Them Softly" has a solid production and distinguished cast performances, its subject and themes hold too dark a tone to entertain fully.

‘Moneyball’: Superior script brings film home

By James Hasson, Staff Writer October 11, 2011
With a dedicated cast and relevant down-to-earth humor, “Moneyball” chronicles the struggle and triumph of one of the most compelling sports stories of the new millennium.
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