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Review: Crime thriller lacks genuine suspense

Review: Crime thriller lacks genuine suspense

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer February 9, 2021
“The Little Things” is a stereotypical cop film about a veteran and a new detective investigating a string of identical murders. The actors are energetic but cannot compensate for the bland script.
Impractical Jokers: The Movie is a fun movie that anyone will be able to enjoy. The production value allows for more quality content, but the plot is lackluster.

Review: Jokers hit silver screen with laughs and charisma

By Jackson Noel March 4, 2020

Watching an episode of ’s hit show “Impractical Jokers” is like hanging out with a group of high school class clowns — except they are all middle-aged and have a long-running television show. Now,...

This modern adaptation of the classic story The Call of the Wild is bogged down by unrealistic CGI. The movie has promise, but ultimately succumbs to the cheap-looking visual effects.

Review: Uncanny CGI overpowers engaging storytelling

By Elijah de Castro March 4, 2020

Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild” is a timeless story, and the film adaptation tells it well. But director Chris Sanders’ film looks artificial and strange, like Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar...

Horse Girl is an offbeat Netflix thriller that explores difficult themes of violence and mental illness. Alison Bries performance as the main character Sarah is the most charming element of the film.

Review: Jumbled narrative creates chaos in bizarre thriller

By Sarah Diggins February 18, 2020

Director Jeff Baena’s Sundance Film Festival entry “Horse Girl'' is a bizarre experience that tackles difficult topics, including mental health, with a unique twist. The offbeat Netflix thriller...

The Rhythm Section is a predictable, uninteresting ride. While the action is bland and the relationships between characters unconvincing, Blake Livelys performance as Stephanie Patrick is a positive point.

Review: Discordant narrative fails to maintain a steady beat

By Evan Hangley February 12, 2020

Predictable, disorganized and monotonous are just a few words to describe “The Rhythm Section,” a fast-paced action drama directed by Reed Morano. The entirety of the film’s strengths can be summed...

The Netflix documentary Miss Americana follows the life and career of pop star Taylor Swift. The film focuses on Swifts mental health and her journey to find self-worth from within instead of relying on others for strength.

Review: “Miss Americana” is a self-driven narrative from Taylor Swift

By Thomas Machacz February 11, 2020

The Netflix documentary “Miss Americana” is an exercise in public image. Throughout her now 14-year career, Taylor Swift has become an extremely divisive artist. Her fans have been vehement advocates...

El Camino is full of tension Spaghetti Western style tropes. The movie has fully embraced its conventions and stands separately from Breaking Bad, its predecessor.

Review: “El Camino” stands apart from famous predecessor

By Antonio Ferme October 23, 2019

Six years ago, “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan left his viewers with an explosive conclusion to one of the best television series ever created. The writers seamlessly wrapped up the main storylines...

“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...

The Losers’ Club reunites 27 years later in the part-two adaptation of Stephen King’s lengthy novel. “IT Chapter 2” features intriguing and pragmatic characters, even if its extensive runtime and loosely woven plot falls short.

Review: Dynamic characters keep horror film afloat

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

The first part of the “IT” franchise opens with an iconic scene: Pennywise the Clown (Bill Skarsgård) confronts Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott) in a sewer; the scene results in the 6-year-old boy’s...

Her Smell is sluggish, especially when compared to the chaotic lifestyle it portrays on screen. The lead actor, Elisabeth Moss, is explosive on screen and saves the film from total mediocrity.

Review: “Her Smell” is painfully slow but is saved by lead actor

By Emily Lussier, Assistant Proofreader April 29, 2019

“Her Smell,” an indie drama from writer and director Alex Ross Perry, is painfully slow in spite of the pure chaos it depicts. Regardless of the film’s setbacks, it is impossible not to be completely...

Based on an actual Mexican folk tale, The Curse of La Llorona had potential to be spine-chilling, but instead falls victim to horror movie cliches and cheap jump scares.

Review: Horror movie “La Llorona” is cursed to fail

By Tyler Obropta, Staff Writer April 28, 2019

For decades, horror movies have replicated the hard work “The Exorcist” did in 1973 to produce one sleek but soulless thrill ride after another. Such is the case with “The Curse of La Llorona.”...

Fantasy stop-motion film, Missing Link has gorgeous animation and a charming plot line, but lacks in character development.

Review: Stop-motion film is visually stunning

By Ash Bailot, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

“Missing Link” is a visually spectacular stop-motion film about friendship and finding one’s place in the world. The Victorian-era animated adventure film was released April 12 and produced by...

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