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Deja View: ‘Black Panther’

By Jake Leary, Jake Leary • February 19, 2018

On this episode of "Deja View," Jake Leary recruits Assistant Life & Culture Editor Kara Bowen and Staff Writer Aidan Lentz to talk about "Black Panther." The trio weighs in on the film's importance...

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: Powerful performances propel plot in ‘Calvary’

By Byron Bixler, Contributing Writer • September 1, 2014

Powerful performances fuel drama film's narrative.

Review: War story lacks directorial firepower

By Daniel Wisniewski, Staff Writer • February 12, 2014

Solid war story is held back by its overly ambitious director.

Review: Thrilling action carries weak plot

By Sydney O'Shaughnessy, Contributing Writer • December 11, 2013

Jason Statham and James Franco star in this drug-filled action film.

Review: Freezing movie warms up hearts

By Andrew Ronald, Contributing Writer • December 5, 2013

Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel star in Disney's newest animated musical.

Review: McConaughey’s acting proves infectious

By Faith Maciolek, Staff Writer • December 5, 2013

Matthew McConaughey stars in this biographical drama about an AIDS patient who sells illegal drugs to other patients.

Review: Anticipated sequel heats up on screen

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • December 5, 2013

Lawrence ignites "Hunger Games" film with unforgettable acting.

Review: Racing film rushes into deeper territory

By Ryan O'Connell, Contributing Writer • October 1, 2013

Chris Hemsworth stars in this thrilling action drama about a European Formula One rivalry.

Review: Actor serves up powerful performance

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • September 2, 2013

"Lee Daniels' The Butler" provides a moving interpretation of history.

Review: ‘Warm Bodies’ revives supernatural love genre

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • February 6, 2013

Directed by Jonathan Levine, "Warm Bodies" surrounds a zombie (Nicholas Hoult) falls in love with a human (Teresa Palmer) during a zombie invasion.

Review: Brian Tucker writes broken film with ‘Broken City’

By Brian Porreca, Staff Writer • February 6, 2013

This action flick falls flat with a sluggish plot, but quick action.

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