Half of the excitement that comes with seeing a new movie is the experience provided by the movie theater itself. Buying your tickets in advance, waiting in line, getting snacks and picking just the right seat are all aspects more enjoyable when you know you’re going to a nice theater.[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.
Netflix’s ‘The Discovery’ is an instant classic
Netflix seems to be on a roll with original content starring comedic actors who started with Judd Apatow and made their way to pure drama. Movies belonging to this category can be hit or miss, but “The Discovery” is a hit. The smart and imaginative drama, released March 31 exclusively[Read More…]
‘Rick and Morty’ finally returns to Adult Swim with surprise season 3 release
After almost two years of waiting, the moment “Rick and Morty” fans have been obsessing over finally came. A surprise live release of season three aired on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programing block and adultswim.com during the “Dragon Ball Super” time slot on Saturday night. Of course, in true Dan Harmon[Read More…]
A Lack of Beauty in the Beast
For many nostalgic movie goers, it’s a tale that is as old as the 1991 animated classic, and Disney wants to make sure that this tale is worth retelling. Except this year’s “Beauty and the Beast” live-action remake won’t age as well as the animated film. “Beauty and the Beast,”[Read More…]
King of the Cinema
Hidden somewhere in the ocean lies a mysterious island where life isn’t affected by outside forces. Despite this, Hollywood keeps finding a way to visit this island over and over again. A move away from the classic 1930s-style theme, “Kong: Skull Island” doesn’t reinvigorate the typical King Kong formula. Instead,[Read More…]
‘The Zookeepers Wife’ wages war in Warsaw
Some people see injustice and stop at nothing to correct it, even if it means putting themselves and their livelihood in jeopardy. This is the tale behind “Whale Rider” director, Niki Caro’s latest film, “The Zookeeper’s Wife.” The film tells the true story the Żabiński Family, successful stewards of the[Read More…]
“Logan” is the best X-Men movie yet
Sold as Hugh Jackman’s final appearance as Wolverine, “Logan” is Twentieth Century Fox’s third try at a solo adventure for the Canadian hero. Unlike past installments, this movie does not play out like most superhero cinema, drawing more inspiration from Westerns than it does any comic book. The film is[Read More…]
‘Moonlight’ makes waves at Academy Awards
Last year, the Academy Awards hit America with the low point of #OscarsSoWhite and the high of Leo finally winning, but without all the hooplah, Hollywood’s biggest night still managed to draw in crowds to their TV’s by the millions on Sunday. The question on everyone’s mind this year was:[Read More…]
“Get Out” reveals true horror to American audiences
Start with one horror movie, throw in some comic relief, a heaping serving of racial awareness and a few good twists to top it off – there you have it, success. At least this is the case for Jordan Peele’s new movie “Get Out,” which topped the box office opening[Read More…]
Movies on the House returns to CSULB
The first month of the semester is officially behind us. That means classes are rolling, homework is piling up and the stress is beginning to set in – you may be in need of a break. Thankfully, Movies on The House is back with a magical escape. Today in the[Read More…]