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Film & TV

'Moonage Daydream' misses its mark

‘Moonage Daydream’ misses its mark

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic October 2, 2022

“Moonage Daydream” is unlike any documentary I have ever seen. The director, producer and editor Brett Morgen crafted a love letter to David Bowie using creatively edited clips of the rock icon. Despite...

Do Revenge: a charming chick flick homage

Do Revenge: a charming chick flick homage

Lauren Coates October 2, 2022

From “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” to “The Kissing Booth,” Netflix has carved a sizable niche for itself. The end-all-be-all when it comes to mid-budget teen rom coms, their chick flicks...

Mia Goth embraces her role as Pearl in the latest installment in the "X" franchise.

Review: Where is Pearl’s X factor?

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief September 25, 2022

As the second installment in Ti West’s “X” horror franchise, “Pearl” unfortunately falls short in living up to its predecessor’s ingenuity. Even with a stellar performance from Mia Goth as...

Florence Pugh stars in "Don't Worry Darling," the latest release of Director Olivia Wilde.

Review: Don’t watch it, darling

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic September 25, 2022

Director Olivia Wilde set the bar high for herself after 2019’s “Booksmart.” “Booksmart” was a hit with critics and audiences alike, grossing a total of $25 million dollars. Her new movie, “Don’t...

In bad taste: a brief guide to underrated and disrespected horror films

In bad taste: a brief guide to underrated and disrespected horror films

Ethan Mattheus, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

Bad taste is out of fashion. The idea that transgressive subjects should be studied has been supplanted by a timorous corporate culture. Perhaps no medium is more of a victim to this cultural turn than...

Talk to me Goose! Is the box office rebounding with recent success?

Talk to me Goose! Is the box office rebounding with recent success?

Jake Kaufman, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

The millions of moviegoers who flocked to theaters to see protagonist Maverick in an F-16 Tomcat and hear the iconic call signs of pilots and their wingmen this summer were not disappointed.  Tom Cruise...

Kristen Stewart stars in 2021 biopic "Spencer."

What to watch: Monarchy edition

Lilly Keller, Editor in Chief September 25, 2022

Spencer Kristen Stewart redefines the genre of biopics as she portrays the tragic life and legacy of Princess Diana Spencer within "Spencer." Chronicling Diana's troubled relationship within the royal...

Georgina Campbell and Georgina Campbell star in Zach Cregger's latest release "Barbarians."

“Barbarian”: Horror’s new terrifying success

Claire Tweedie, Former Editor in Chief September 18, 2022

This year’s horror line-up may have a new first place after “Barbarian.” The film left viewers screaming in terror, both from the actual movie monsters and the accurate caricatures that made even...

Out of Power: “The Rings of Power” lacks the inspiration of the original trilogy

Out of Power: “The Rings of Power” lacks the inspiration of the original trilogy

Ethan Matteus, Contributing Writer September 18, 2022

Perhaps no intellectual property is more prized than “The Lord of the Rings.” Similar to a huge serpent, the trilogy has coiled around almost all of Western culture and rearranged many of the classic...

Matthew Macfadyen poses in the press room with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "Succession" at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Succession, HBO big winners at 74th Emmys

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic September 13, 2022

After a more restrictive award show last year, the Emmy Awards returned to its pre-pandemic method Monday night. The 74th Emmys were a return to form, with light ribbing of celebrities, deserved awards,...

Amber Midthunder in Prey (2022).

Power to the Prequels: Prey proves successful in the face of predecessor

Ethan Mattheus, Contributing Writer September 11, 2022

For many people mediocrity has become the lingua franca of the “Predator” franchise. Although the 1987 version is widely regarded as a high water mark for the corporately produced, the successive string...

“Better Call Saul” sticks the landing

“Better Call Saul” sticks the landing

Jacob Costello, Chief Film and TV Critic September 11, 2022

If someone had told me that the sleazy lawyer from “Breaking Bad” would become one of my favorite protagonists in TV history, I would not have believed you. However, in “Better Call Saul,” Bob...

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