by Jacqueline BorwickEdward Snowden. Just uttering that name can turn heads in a room. Is he a patriot, conspirator or something in between? Here’s a brief refresher course: In 2013, Snowden, then an employee of the National Security Agency, leaked classified documents to journalists. These documents revealed the extent to which the U.S. government was … Continue reading
by TJ Vogelman“This is your captain speaking. Brace for impact.” This is what all the passengers hear before US Airways Flight 1549 collides with the Hudson River, the engine blades ripping through the chilling, winter water. No one even screams, as the impact is so jarring that everyone aboard is at a loss for words. … Continue reading
by Jackson DonaldsonIf you ask any hip-hop fan who their top-five favorite MCs are, you’re bound to hear Eminem’s name somewhere on their list. He defined an entire era of the genre with his ability to tell stories through his clever, funny and sometimes shocking lyrics. It was his star power that drew many to … Continue reading
by Byron BixlerMany times have we seen the story of the old, curmudgeonly man forced by circumstance into close quarters with an eccentric kid, the pair not liking each other at first, but eventually forming a heartfelt bond. However, it has rarely been told with such intelligence and infectious energy as it is in Hunt … Continue reading
by Elizabeth EstenThrowbacks to 1980s cinema have become more popular recently, and whenever these films come out, they bring me such joy. Unfortunately, many flop at the box office and end up going unseen by the masses — even if they happen to pop up on Netflix later. In a deluge of poorly done remakes … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaMorris From America tells the humorous but touching story of a 13-year-old kid from America who has just moved to a small town in Germany with his father (Craig Robinson). Morris (Markees Christmas) is a fish out of water and his new situation makes for an interesting and funny film about adapting to … Continue reading
by Brett RogalskyA few headlines were difficult to ignore following the Sundance Film Festival. One of these headlines was “Daniel Radcliffe’s Farting Corpse Movie Prompts Walk-Outs.” Fair enough. To get the obvious elephant in the room out of the way, yes, the corpse in the movie farts. A lot. It’s a recurring thematic element that’s … Continue reading
by Justin MadoreThere’s a certain hesitation I have when I go to see horror and comedy movies, regardless of the praise they may or may not be receiving. People rarely agree on the merits of these genres, since what scares you or makes you laugh varies so much from person to person. Because of this, … Continue reading
by Jacqueline BorwickImagine the classic childhood game of truth or dare elevated to life or death extremes. That may give you a sense of the premise of Nerve. In an internet obsessed world, “Nerve” is an online game where users opt to be either a watcher or a player. The players receive dares which are … Continue reading
by Justin MadoreIt started with a simple concept. What if food had feelings? Although the idea for the film started this way, it grew into something much more complex. Sausage Party has been the talk of the Internet for a while now thanks to an incredible and shocking reveal trailer, with cinephiles and casual moviegoers … Continue reading
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