by Jonathan Cornell Thor Ragnarok is the seventeenth feature in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the third to be released this year, after Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 and Spider-Man Homecoming. Though Marvel Studios has yet to release a real misfire, its record setting combination of spot-on casting, action, and humor has become rather tired … Continue reading
1922
by Arleigh Rodgers 1922 is yet another film that has appeared in the midst of new Stephen King adaptations released this year. Directed by Zak Hilditch, this film tells the story of Wilfred James (Thomas Jane), a farmer whose troubled marriage with his wife Arlette (Molly Parker) leads him to murdering her. As is often … Continue reading
Hot Fuzz
by Seamus Mulhern Hot Fuzz is one of the greatest movies ever made. I mean that sincerely. It is one of the most beautifully constructed works of fiction made in the past decade. What begins as a parody of formulaic cop movies quickly turns into a brilliant subversion of the genre, weaving together moments of … Continue reading
Gerald’s Game
by Arleigh Rodgers The first horror movie I ever saw that left me truly unnerved after my viewing had finished was Hush, the 2016 cat-and-mouse thriller directed by Mike Flanagan. I felt scared to be alone and was thoroughly aware of the film’s effect on me as I let the dark play tricks on my … Continue reading
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde(1920)
by Stephanie Aris The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson is one of the most well known stories in literary history. So naturally, Hollywood did what it has always done since its inception and they made a movie based off of something popular in the hopes of making lots … Continue reading
Howl’s Moving Castle
by Zachary Kalik Howl’s Moving Castle, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and released in the U.S. in 2005, is a film whose magic will live on forever. It is an insightful and creative look at the beauty of love and the harsh reality of war. And through Miyazaki’s intricate and inventive animation, we are taken through … Continue reading
The Snowman
by Stephen Shea Chilly, atmospheric, thrillers are my favorite genre of film. The movie adaptations of beach read thrillers like Gone Girl, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and the miniseries adaptation of Big Little Lies are all awesome. The Snowman was looking like it could be an interesting addition to the bunch with a … Continue reading
RANT SPOT:Fantastic Four(2015)-How Not to Adapt Properly
by Christian Galassi From reading the title of this piece, many different films and properties probably come to mind. There are those such as the Transformers or G.I. Joe films that take beloved ‘80s cartoons and turn them into soulless cash grabs. You might even be thinking I’m talking about the abomination that is 1997’s Batman … Continue reading
The Lost City of Z
by Jake Triola James Gray’s latest, The Lost City of Z, is a bold attempt at hearkening back to perilous jungle-adventure classics. Truthfully, it is executed with great dignity. It comes with its own set of Amazonian horror stories, that plagued production, which also terrorized its influences, Aguirre, The Wrath of God, Apocalypse Now, and … Continue reading
Blade Runner 2049
by Tyler Jennes Not many films can claim to have had as vast an influence as that of Blade Runner. In the 35 years since the film’s release, countless forms of media have cited Ridley Scott’s dystopian neo-noir opus as a primary inspiration. This film has deeply affected both filmgoers and filmmakers, this writer included. … Continue reading