The directorial debut of notable actor Michael Shannon, “Eric Larue” tiptoes around the crisis of a school shooting, too afraid to step into a space of meaningful commentary. Following a couple trying...

Something haunting, if not still comedic, about the film is watching an ancient, world-weary, vampiric Augusto Pinochet float above the modern streets of Santiago. The former Chilean dictator, adorned...

As “Barbie” and “Bottoms” surpassed expectations with financial and critical success, the vastly different films sparked a discussion about women and LGBTQIA+ representation in Hollywood and the...

“A Haunting in Venice,” a film based on one of Agatha Christie’s lesser-known novels, debuted Sept. 15, on what would have been the famed writer’s 133rd birthday. While Christie’s 1969 book “Hallowe’en...

Society is no stranger to global dilemmas, a theme parallel in the sci-fi action film “The Creator,” a story centered around the rise of technology. Set in East Asia, the film follows an ex-special...

When the cast and crew of “Waiting for the Light to Change” — a feature film made by student filmmakers — wrapped production in summer of 2021, a daunting theatrical market promoted a tide of challenge....

As sophomore Alexander Eberhage wrapped up the production of his short film “Defunction,”— a science fiction drama about the unpredictability of time travel — he could not predict his uncertain...

Maturing her characteristic jazz sound in her sophomore album, Laufey’s “Bewitched,” released  Sept. 8, is a yearning soliloquy for a forgotten, classical love. The 14-track album is uplifted by...

For years, movie fandom has sat in the backseat of mainstream culture. After facing a global pandemic and the emergence of streaming, being booted to the trunk looked like the natural next step.  This...

It’s never fun to watch the promise of a story slowly crumble as it goes on, especially one from such inspiring beginnings. Rising star Ayo Edebiri, prolific comedian Rachel Sennott and wunderkind director...

Suppose you’ve been following along with my DeJamz or other media recommendations. In that case, you must be on the edge of your seat, biting your nails with anticipation at the thought of what I could...

I’ll be honest — when I sat down to see “The Little Mermaid” live-action remake opening day, I was not excited. However, as I left the theater, I was surprisingly satisfied with it. The movie itself...