1917 Immerses Audience in Brutal Trench Warfare
Joey Lewis, Arts & Life Editor
February 11, 2020
Most war movies are set in Vietnam, WWII, or the contemporary Middle East. WWI is often ignored. It’s not that it wasn’t an interesting time, as it certainly was. It was the first industrialized war, completely changing the way wars are fought and the way wars are viewed. Unfortunately, filmma...
“Marriage Story” Arguably Johansson and Driver’s Best Work
Amy Chen, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2019
In mid-December, after a two-month hiatus from Netflix, I finally caved in and sat down to watch the first thing the web site’s algorithm fed me: Noah Baumbach’s latest production, Marriage Story. Completely unaware of the film’s six recent nominations for the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, I stumbled blindly...
Elsa and Anna Confront the Past in Frozen II
Hiba Ali, Staff Writer
December 14, 2019
With its rich plot, memorable characters, beautiful visuals and passionate music, Frozen II follows in the footsteps of the original, which defined the childhood of our generation. Frozen II accompanies Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and, of course, Olaf as they venture north from Arendelle and into the Enchanted Forest. ...
Zombieland: Double Tap Offers Light-Hearted Humor
Michael Karpov, Staff Writer
November 9, 2019
Apart from its somewhat predictable plot, Zombieland: Double Tap is an entertaining and humorous movie with an intriguing cast of characters. The first Zombieland movie was released back in 2009 and went ten years without a sequel, which is why the announcement of the second film came as such a surpr...
Mortal Engines is Flawed, But Fun to Watch
Michael Karpov, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
As I was first going into the movie theater to watch Mortal Engines, I didn’t have high expectations. I knew the studio lost an estimated $100 million. I also knew from internet comments that the trailer gave away a lot of the plot points. But I still enjoyed watching the film. The movie is set on a futuristic, post-apocalyptic Earth in w...
“Bohemian Rhapsody” Spotlights Queen’s Rise and Mercury’s Personal Struggles
Michael Karpov, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Bohemian Rhapsody tells the amazing story of Freddie Mercury and Queen in their rise to becoming one of the most legendary bands in the world. The movie’s extensive use of the band's hits never felt unwelcome, and Mercury's personality was captured convincingly by Rami Malek’s acting. Despite a ...
What To Watch On Netflix This Spooky Season
Nicole Breger, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
As the chilly weather draws us inside and fall sports come to a close, it's a good time for candy and some scary Netflix binging. Movies The Shining (R)- It’s an all-time classic film with the memorable line of “Where’s Johnny?” Director Stanley Kubrick adapts Stephen King's novel about a ...
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Presents Talented Ensemble Cast
Joey Lewis, Staff Writer
June 2, 2018
Marvel movies are a staple of movie fun. These films aren’t made by visionaries, with stories defining the generation. Neither are these films pandering to the lowest common denominator, with bad jokes and scripts written in less than the movie’s run time. Marvel films are just fun. On top...
‘Jumanji’ Flips the Script
Joey Lewis, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
What do you think when you hear the words “Video Game Movie”? You probably think “Bad,” and you wouldn’t be wrong, in most cases. The majority of movies based on video games are of low quality. This is due to the challenges of switching mediums, the writing, or the severe misinterpretation of the...
Star Wars Sells Out, Becomes Stale
Joey Lewis, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
'It would be idiotic to write a review of this film, because chances are you’ve already seen it. That sums up the power and influence of the Star Wars franchise. It’s the kind of thing people often flock to without question. That’s not to say that this movie is bad. However, it wasn’t great. T...
A Review of The Lego Ninjago Movie
Joey Lewis, Staff Writer
October 10, 2017
You may have heard of a family flick called The Lego Movie. The first installment seemed to many like a cash-in on the iconic toys we know and love. Surprisingly, the film innovated in animation and storytelling, included biblical references and dealt with serious questions about fate and free wil...
The Zookeeper’s Wife Depicts Hope in the Face of Horror
Justin Dubin, Staff Writer
April 22, 2017
*This review contains spoilers. Director Niki Caro brings history to vivid life in The Zookeeper’s Wife, based on the book by Diane Ackerman. In a most surprising place, right under the Nazis’ noses, two heroes emerged to save over 300 Jews from the Warsaw ghetto and probable death in the co...
