Demons, monsters and mutation can be scary, but they don’t match the fear of being penniless in a society that values people based on their wealth. “Most Beautiful Island” explores this all too real nightmare while remaining a deceptive and clever horror film. Ana Asensio stars and directs this movie[Read More…]
Film & Television
Any articles related to film and television should fall in this category. This category will most likely be filled with reviews and/or commentary on films and/or television series.
Universal’s new comedy ‘Blockers’ asks parents, “Will you do anything for love?”
One of the most timeless moments in any high schooler’s life is prom night. Between the clothing, finding a date and figuring out transportation, the one part everyone worries about is how the night will end. The new comedy “Blockers” follows Kayla (Geraldine Viswanathan), Sam (Gideon Adlon) and Julie (Kathryn[Read More…]
‘A Wrinkle in Time’ offers bright adventure for audiences
As one of the most highly-acclaimed sci-fi novels in the literary world, “A Wrinkle in Time” has finally made it to the big screen and in a strong fashion. The film follows Meg Murray (Storm Reid), a brilliant 13-year-old who journeys with her adopted brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), love[Read More…]
Web series, “Undocumented Tales” comes to the big screen
As the lights flickered on, expressions of shock and awe were left on a group of about 45 audience member’s faces following the viewing of the web series, “Undocumented Tales” in the Beach Auditorium Wednesday evening. Associated Students Inc. teamed up with The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Dream[Read More…]
Keep it 100 with ‘Atlanta: Robbin’ Season’
When Donald Glover debuted his new series, “Atlanta” of which he created, starred, wrote and executively produced, in 2016, it blew everyone away. Despite a quick renewal by network FX, it was also announced that due to Glover’s packed schedule, the second season wouldn’t return until 2018. This would allow[Read More…]
‘High Maintenance’ looks at America through hopeful lens
In the wake of the election of Donald Trump for President of the United States, many films and television shows have taken to using his victory as a lead-off point for biting humor and sharp critiques. One show amid the vast ocean of the cable networks has taken to offering[Read More…]
‘Game Night’ delivers on laughs and intrigue
Screenwriters John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein have secretly been the driving force behind a lot of major comedy hits over the past seven years, including “Horrible Bosses” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” They have delivered again with their new film, “Game Night.” The film follows a group of friends who[Read More…]
“Black Panther” is a fresh take on the superhero film
It’s become a cliché for reviews to proclaim that Marvel Studios’ newest movie is their best output yet. But “Black Panther” really is the best movie to bear the Marvel name; it’s the only one to draw tears from me. It isn’t just a beautiful or entertaining movie, it’s perfect.[Read More…]
“The Cloverfield Paradox” is a bland glut of a movie
If “The Cloverfield Paradox” ends up becoming a part of film history, it’ll be because of its unique distribution, not because of its quality or innovation. Netflix acquired the movie from Paramount Pictures and aired a commercial for it during the Super Bowl, announcing to the world that the third[Read More…]
“Maze Runner: The Death Cure” delivers a WCKD bang
“Maze Runner: The Death Cure” is a sci-fi action film that will keep you gripping your seat, maintaining a theme of survival from start to finish. The film is the final installment in the trilogy, following “The Maze Runner” and “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.” The World Catastrophe Killzone Department[Read More…]