By Richard Prasedyoko Staff Writer If you enjoyed “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse”, you should expect more from “The Northman”. Robert Eggers was given roughly $90 million to produce his latest movie, […]
New animated movie attracts audiences using artistic design
by Cameron Smith The second film installation from the popular anime from Japan arrived in the United States with “My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising.” In a world where people are born with […]
‘Birds of Prey’ illustrates past struggle, new beginnings for Harley Quinn
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer After her breakup with a reckless boyfriend, Harley Quinn now finds herself lost with no purpose or path. To make matters worse, she is now a big target […]
‘Joker’ depicts mental health issues, violent behavior in new film
by Seth Hall Staff Writer Note the following review contains spoilers. Controversy and psychopathic behavior control the screen in the new movie, “Joker.” “Joker,” directed by Todd Philips, is by far one […]
‘Bad Boys for Life’ confronts reality, new beginnings
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer “Bad Boys for Life” seems like there is not so much of that nostalgic feeling anymore. They are now “Good Bad Boys” as Marcus likes to call […]
Thrilling World War I saga depicts the horrors of war
Amid the turmoil of World War I, two lance corporals travel across the so-called “no man’s land” to deliver a message that could save the lives of 1,600 fellow soldiers. That’s the […]
‘IT: Chapter Two’ highlights aspects of community, friendship in horror film
by Kendall Rainer With the looming threat of “IT,” the “Losers Squad” must re-assemble to take down the monstrous clown once and for all. “IT: Chapter Two,” directed by Andy Mushietti, is […]
‘La Llorona’ modern retelling of Latin folklore
A cursed family is face to face with an evil entity. A widowed mother will do anything to protect her children from this force and remove the woman from her house. She […]
‘Unplanned’ tackles ethical issues with true story
by DEBRA MONTANDON One of the youngest directors of Planned Parenthood, Abby Johnson was a part of more than 22,000 abortions, and she counseled women on their choices. Abby’s deep conviction for […]
New ‘Dumbo’ movie revives Disney classic
“The amazing Dumbo” are words that echo as the circus conductor introduces the newest act, a baby elephant standing on top of a ladder high above the crowd shaking nervously while looking […]
Strange case of child abuse leads to murder in ‘The Act’
When a mother’s love becames toxic and suffocating, a daughter makes a desperate decision to commit an “act of kindness” to escape. “The Act” is the Hulu adaptation of the murder of […]
Doppelgängers torment unsuspecting family in ‘Us’
There are a number of different ways to interpret the new horror movie, “Us.” Every image seems to be a clue for what is about to happen. At the start of the […]
‘Shazam!’ shines comedic light on gloomy DC Universe
DC comics has needed comic relief for quite some time, and that’s exactly what “Shazam” brings, a lighthearted feel to the dark DC universe. Shazam was originally named Captain Marvel, but the […]
‘Captain Marvel’ boasts stunning female lead with strong morale
An ultimate soldier is not defined by their ability, but rather their compassion and morality. The latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Captain Marvel,” directed by Anna Boden and Ryan […]
Final ‘Madea’ movie emphasizes families sticking together through tragedy
After receiving awful news about a family member passing away, Madea and her family gather around as she announces that she will be planning the funeral. This family meeting will be the […]
‘Greta’ offers suspense through dark tale of stalking
A simple act of kindness can go a long way. But for some, it can end in a life-altering disaster. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Neil Jordan, “Greta” stars Chloë Grace Moretz and […]
‘The Informant!’ puts vivacious spin on corporate espionage
It’s an ordinary day at ADM when the FBI comes knocking on the door of Mark Whitacre’s office door. He was given a script by his bosses about what to say to […]
Romantic comedy surprises with positive outcome
If you are not a fan of romantic comedies, you might want to watch “Isn’t it Romantic,” because it has a different storyline. The movie starts out In New York City with […]
‘Dream With Me’ delves into struggle of undocumented immigrant
Imagine living in fear and uncertainty for the future, knowing that at any time you could be deported from your home and sent to a country you don’t remember. The documentary “Dream […]
‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ tells harrowing story of kidnapping
Manipulators are careful and meticulous planners. Netflix’s new documentary “Abducted in Plain Sight” tells the story of a family that falls prey to the manipulative charms of a neighbor, who then abducts […]
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