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Review: Jennifer Lawrence leads tender drama about trauma

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • November 19, 2022

The A24-produced film "Causeway" beautifully explores trauma, led by terrific performances from Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry.

Review: Surrealism burns at the heart of Aronofsky film

By Antonio Ferme, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2017

Beneath the surface, “Mother!” is a tale laced with surrealism and rife with supernatural mysteries.

Review: Big stars fail to bring ‘joy’ to viewers

By Angela Poffenbaugh, Staff Writer • December 29, 2015

If one is looking for a movie that lives up to the joyous sounding title, prepare for an entirely opposite and disappointing experience.

Review: Viewers starved for substance in newest ‘Hunger Games’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • November 29, 2015

The final installment of the series is the weaker half of a movie who shouldn't have been divided in the first place.

Review: Performances fuel narrative in ‘Hunger Games’

By Ana Borruto, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2014

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I" makes a thrilling return to the dystopian world of Panem.

‘The Hunger Games’: Film leaves loyal fans hungry for more

By Lara Bonner, Managing Editor • March 27, 2012

Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” was one of the most highly anticipated book-to-movie adaptations since “Twilight” and “Harry Potter.” Its plot offers up the opportunity to create a daring and powerful on-screen story about government corruption and the dangers of glorifying violence in the media, with a little romance in the mix. Though the actors…