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Review: Thrilling plot and acting keep film afloat

Review: Thrilling plot and acting keep film afloat

By Tyler Obropta, Contributing writer February 2, 2016
Though it champions a story structure that’s been used many times before, “The Finest Hours” is a rescue story buoyed by some terrific maritime action sequences and very good acting performances.
Review: Documentary-style film pays tribute to Benghazi soldiers

Review: Documentary-style film pays tribute to Benghazi soldiers

By Jacqueline Borwick, Staff Writer January 26, 2016
This story is clearly intended to be a moving tribute to the brave American soldiers who, despite their losses, clearly triumphed over an armed militia with superior numbers and weaponry.
Review: Stellar acting and filmmaking create stunning story

Review: Stellar acting and filmmaking create stunning story

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer January 25, 2016
A masterful blend of acting and filmmaking, "Carol" is unlike anything on the big screen right now. It offers a refreshing take on same-sex relationships and is sure to shed a little more light on the issue of equality in the world today.
Review: DiCaprio excels in hauntingly brilliant action film

Review: DiCaprio excels in hauntingly brilliant action film

By Byron Bixler, Staff Writer January 22, 2016
There are few works in recent memory that are more profoundly chilling than “The Revenant.” After watching the film, it’s hard not to be left shivering, haunted by a frigid, hostile wilderness and the hot blood that paints it.
Review: Bonds latest film falls short of predecessors

Review: Bond’s latest film falls short of predecessors

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer November 28, 2015
The simplistic narrative fails to bring the suspense and intrigue one has grown to expect from a Bond film.
Review: Drama film fizzles with flavorless plotline

Review: Drama film fizzles with flavorless plotline

By Kate Nalepinski, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Though the plot in "Burnt" is promising, the film flakes on character development and conflict.
Review: Drama gives facts with little substance

Review: Drama gives facts with little substance

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer November 3, 2015
As easily forgettable as it is moving, "Truth" provides viewers with a surface-level account of a controversy that forever changed the world of professional journalism.
Review: Drama creates bridge between history and inspiration

Review: Drama creates bridge between history and inspiration

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
While it may come across as another serious historical drama at first glance, "Bridge of Spies" is both a film that waxes poetic on the ideals America was founded upon and an absorbing tale for anyone who dares to speak out against society's wrongdoings.
Review: Crime thriller presents twisted tale

Review: Crime thriller presents twisted tale

By Noah Orent, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
Disturbing and hard-hitting, "Sicario" proves to be just as masterful as any dramatic film.
Review: Retelling of iconic event ropes in viewers

Review: Retelling of iconic event ropes in viewers

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
“The Walk” portrays the iconic event of Phillipe Petit's tightrope walk across the towers of the World Trade Center well and takes viewers on an exciting ride.
Review: He Named Me Malala shows activists heroism

Review: “He Named Me Malala” shows activist’s heroism

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer October 20, 2015
“He Named Me Malala” is a true coming-of-age story for all women, especially those who have ever been socially misrepresented and have grown up without the courage to speak out against society’s wrongdoings.
Review: Sleeping With Other People refreshes the romantic comedy genre

Review: ‘Sleeping With Other People’ refreshes the romantic comedy genre

By Matt Coogan, Staff Writer October 7, 2015
“Sleeping with Other People” is able to retain the feel-good functionality of a romantic comedy while poking fun at the genre the entire time.
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