by Justin MadoreLife is the story of a group of scientists on the International Space Station who collect a returning space probe from Mars containing a soil sample. While studying it, they discover a preserved single cell organism and revive it. However, the organism proves more than they can handle and the crew must fight … Continue reading
by Brett Rogalsky1993. What a year. Power Rangers stormed onto television sets everywhere and morphed their way into our hearts. Just a few short years later, I found myself watching them constantly. Whether it was the original series, Zeo, Turbo, Lightspeed Rescue, or the incredibly fun time of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie, I … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaLogan is the superhero movie that we’ve been waiting for. The X-Men franchise seemed rocky after the overstuffed disappointment of X-Men: Apocalypse, but Logan shines as not only the best Wolverine film, but maybe the best X-Men movie to date. And with the exception of last year’s Hell or High Water, this is … Continue reading
by Jake TriolaDirector Pablo Larraín is on a winning streak. He’s made three films just in the past two years and seems to have effortlessly made his way on to the scene. Recently, he collaborated with producer Darren Aronofsky to make his widely-acclaimed English-language debut, Jackie, which received three well-deserved Oscar nominations. His latest film, … Continue reading
by Courtney RaveloWriter/director Jordan Peele’s smooth transition into darker material is incredible. Although some people have classified it as straight-up horror, Get Out is more of a psychological thriller/suspense film that starts a conversation about race. I haven’t been in many audiences that have laughed, screamed and clapped as loudly and as unanimously as they … Continue reading
by Haley GoetzRaising Arizona is a slapstick comedy, but not in the traditional sense. In a nutshell, the film is wonderful because it’s essentially about Nic Cage stealing babies in the desert while a random bearded dude on a motorcycle stalks him. Directed by Joel Coen and his brother Ethan (who is uncredited), the film … Continue reading
by Justin MadoreIt’s been awhile (by contemporary standards) since filmgoers have seen everyone’s favorite supersized gorilla on the big screen. After a 12-year absence, Legendary Pictures has brought King Kong back to the big screen by way of their blossoming cinematic “monsterverse,” which started in 2014 with the successful reboot of Godzilla. Kong: Skull Island … Continue reading
by Joshua WiederDirector Gore Verbinski is, to say the very least, an interesting fellow. Anyone who’s seen the first three Pirates of the Caribbean films, which become progressively stranger as the series goes on, can attest to his bizarre style. At World’s End, the third film in the series (and the last one he directed), … Continue reading
by Elizabeth EstenWhen The Lego Movie was first announced, no one expected it to be any good. Most saw it as a cash grab that would be a blip on the radar in 2014. But when the film finally released, audiences and critics were amazed by the spectacular animation, great characters and compelling story. One … Continue reading
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