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‘The Killer’ slays every detail of a caper thriller

By Matt Minton, Senior Writer • November 16, 2023

The titular killer (Michael Fassbender) in David Fincher’s new caper thriller, “The Killer,” never misses. Or so the man of walking contradictions claims.

‘Popcorn Premieres’ – “Fair Play” (2023), “Totally Killer” (2023) and “The Burial” (2023)

October 20, 2023

On this week's episode, host first year student Logan Thompson reviews "Fair Play" (2023), "Totally Killer" (2023) and "The Burial" (2023). Thompson introduces a new segment on the show reviewing movies of 2023 that were released prior to the first episode of "Popcorn Premieres"

Review: Thrilling novel filled with music and plot twists

By Julia Wallace, Contributing Writer • May 4, 2023

The fast-paced and thrilling novel "Symphony of Secrets" promises a long career for talented writer Brendan Slocumb.

Review: Willem Dafoe-led thriller is an endurance test

By Giancarlo Messina, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

"Inside" attempts to tackle profound questions about the true worth of art, but its repetitive script keeps it from going anywhere worthwhile.

Review: Home invasion thriller meets end of the world

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller "Knock at the Cabin" serves as a reminder that not all of his movies have to have a twist to be highly regarded.

Review: Neo-noir romance draws viewers in close

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • November 16, 2022

Park Chan-wook returns with "Decision to Leave," a masterfully crafted film that finds where the impassioned love story meets the detective crime thriller.

Review: Lazy writing fails Olivia Wilde’s thriller

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • October 4, 2022

Following the success of “Booksmart,” Olivia Wilde returns to the director's chair. Unfortunately, a lazy script makes “Don’t Worry Darling” unsatisfactory, despite Florence Pugh's best efforts.

Review: New horror creation shocks audiences

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • September 20, 2022

In the thrillingly unpredictable new horror movie "Barbarian," two strangers find themselves stuck in a house full of secrets together.

Review: Ambitious viking epic falls slightly short

By Matt Minton, Staff Writer • May 4, 2022

Alexander Skarsgård takes on the role of a village raider in a beautifully filmed but disappointing Robert Eggers film.

Review: Hulu original movie shows the dangers of online dates

By Eva Salzman, Managing Editor • March 9, 2022

"Fresh" showcases the dating world for women being a place of danger and risk.

Review: Crime-thriller film gives power to female leads

By Sydney Brumfield, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021

Giving a much-needed breath of fresh air to the crime-thriller genre, “I Care a Lot” is a gratifying adrenaline rush from start to finish.

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...