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
by Courtney RaveloIf you’re not familiar with the Fifty Shades of Grey series, let me forewarn you: the trilogy is based on a book series by writer E.L. James who loosely connected Twilight fanfiction with a brand-new BDSM relationship of her liking. I know, fascinating. Fifty Shades Darker is the second installment of the book-turned-film … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaBefore I get into the review, a quick warning about Elle for those who are victims or survivors of sexual assault or are very sensitive to the issue: this movie will definitely not be for you, as the themes explored and the graphic and unflinching nature of the film will be a turn … Continue reading
by Ian SawyerIf there was one movie from 2014 that deserved a sequel, it was John Wick. It was a fun action flick with fantastic stunt work, along with a spectacular comeback performance from Keanu Reeves. Ultimately, although it was a great film, the original John Wick fell a little bit short, mainly because of … Continue reading
by Stephen SheaTom Ford has proven that 2009’s A Single Man was no fluke with his latest film, Nocturnal Animals. Based on the novel of the same name, Nocturnal Animals is comprised of three stories. The first focuses on Susan Morrow (Amy Adams), an art gallery owner who receives a book from her ex-husband, Edward … Continue reading
by Alex BirdEarly on in Paterson, Adam Driver’s eponymous bus driver writes a poem in which he meticulously describes his favorite brand of matches. He titles it “Love Poem.” Like Paterson’s poems (the title refers to both the New Jersey city and the main character), this movie is all about finding beauty in the ordinary. … Continue reading
by Jake TriolaI had a high school calculus teacher who sometimes talked about the dreams she had as a girl to work for NASA. She always seemed to be one of those people who could do just about anything with aplomb; this is obviously due to a combination of natural ability and, focus. She picked … Continue reading
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