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A24's creature feature 'The Legend of Ochi' fails to stay focused

A24’s creature feature ‘The Legend of Ochi’ fails to stay focused

By Noa Ran-Ressler, Managing Editor • April 30, 2025
“The Legend of Ochi” is an incredible visual experience. The cinematography, special effects, sound effects and soundtrack are all awe-inspiring. The plot and dialogue, however, are completely convoluted. So while this movie is well-made, it is not any good.
From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos comes the incredible tale of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).

‘Poor Things’ perfectly captures discomfort and charm

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • January 24, 2024
“Poor Things,” a masterpiece directed by Yorgos Lantimos and released Dec. 8, is inspired by the Alasdair Gray novel of the same name and is one of the most funky, refreshing movies to be made this decade. In an era of continuous biopics and stereotypically “relatable” characters taking center stage, witnessing a story full of characters that audiences can understand and resonate with is inspiring and monotony-breaking. 
Art thief Nemo (Willem Dafoe) finds his heist plan taken down, stuck with nothing but photographs, paintings and other artwork around him.

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.
The latest Paul Schrader film is a character-driven story that brings out one of the best performances from Oscar Isaac.

Review: “The Card Counter” gambles with experimental filmmaking

By Ryan Smith, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2021
The latest Paul Schrader film is a character-driven story that brings out one of the best performances from Oscar Isaac.
Director Robert Eggers' creative mind is on full display in "The Lighthouse," a film that follows the power dynamics between two men on a remote island in New England. The film balances grotesque horror with genuine thrills, and both are aided by Pattinson's and Dafoe's acting.

Review: Horror film sheds a light on unsettling story

By Liam Conway, Staff Writer • October 30, 2019

Grotesque but beautiful, Robert Eggers’ latest film is a focused character study that showcases Eggers’ bizarre mind. Starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, “The Lighthouse” tells the story...

“Murder on the Orient Express” is the fourth adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie mystery of the same name. The star-studded cast includes Kenneth Branaugh as master detective Hercule Poirot and Johnny Depp as duplicitous ganster, Edward Ratchett. Ratchett is murdered aboard the Orient Express and it’s up to Hercule to narrow down the list of subjects and find the killer.

Review: Stellar visuals keep classic murder mystery on track

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer • November 14, 2017
Every time Poirot is on screen, it is evident that Branagh is having a ball with the eccentric nature and colorful personality of Poirot’s character.
"The Florida Project" is the heartbreaking tale of a destitute mother and her wild child.

Review: Dreams die in dynamic family drama

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • November 7, 2017
Despite its flaws, “The Florida Project” is a devastating viewing experience.
"Death Note" is the westernized version of the Japanese anime classic. The Netflix remake is less a high stakes detective drama and more a high school drama with a sinister supernatural twist.

Review: Netflix’s ‘Death Note’ has a paper-thin plot

By Jake Leary, Life and Culture Editor • September 5, 2017
“Death Note” is neither a strong stand-alone story nor is it a compelling retelling of the manga.
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