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Review: Prolific sniper’s biopic ultimately misses the mark

By Matthew Coogan, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2015

Directed by Clint Eastwood, "American Sniper" proved a one-dimensional and disappointing film.

Commentary: Martin Luther King Jr.’s message still relevant

By Marlena Calendario Romero • January 21, 2015

The movie "Selma" demonstrates that today's activists deserve the same respect and consideration we now give the Civil Rights Movement.

Review: ‘Foxcatcher’ provides riveting character study

By Byron Bixler, Staff Writer • January 21, 2015

Directed by Bennett Miller, "Foxcatcher" stars Steve Carell as paranoid billionaire John du Pont and Channing Tatum as world-class wrestler Mark Schultz in a psychologically thrilling drama.

Review: Cumberbatch’s performance drives Turing biopic

By Mary Ford, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • January 15, 2015

Directed by Morten Tyldum and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly, "The Imitation Game" reveals the story of a little-known cryptographic genius punished for his homosexuality.

Review: Superb performances keep ‘Whiplash’ in tempo

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • November 19, 2014

"Whiplash" gives a soulful and inspiring view into the dark underbelly of making perfect music.

Review: Satire and cinematography give wings to darkly funny ‘Birdman’

By Matthew Radulski, Staff Writer • November 11, 2014

“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” follows an actor who was once a superhero hoping to make it big again, and likewise stars Michael Keaton, who is venturing into the superhero realm...

Oscars 2014: Morality and the Movies

By Jared Wolf • March 5, 2014

Last night's Academy Awards went off almost completely surprise-free, with only two upsets among the 24 awards: Spike Jonze' win for Original Screeplay for Her over the completely shut-out American...