Written by Michael Clawson "“Walk Up” shows Hong bending the form in Buñuelian fashion once again, this time for a story centered around the inhabitants of a single apartment building. It is Hong’s most structurally complex effort in years..."… Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” seems perfectly happy being what it is - a successful brand crossover meant to inflate the bottom line. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” might as well have been made by the … Continue reading.
Written by Christopher Cross "There is something inherently fascinating about the lines blurred between reality and fiction in Larry Yang’s “Ride On” - a film that uses the legacy of its star, Jackie Chan, to launch a conversation on the … Continue reading.
Written by Livvy O'Brien "A love triangle between a couple and their drugs, “Candy,” directed by Neil Armstrong, follows the twisted romance of Candy (Abbie Cornish), an art student, who falls for Dan (Heath Ledger), a part-time poet - full-time … Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "The plot of the film may be about the finding of a King, but to me, “The Lost King” is about the power of corporations in our society. Even though Philippa has gotten the credit she … Continue reading.
Written by Alexander Reams "The level of shock and awe that was showcased in “The Evil Dead” must’ve seemed like child’s play when Sam Raimi released his even funnier requel, “Evil Dead II,” sometimes known as..."… Continue reading.
Written by Jeff Sparks "Although it sounds like a horror movie, the film is actually more like a satire with black comedy and a focus on themes of loneliness and desperation for connection. The short runtime allows for some sharp … Continue reading.
Written by Patrick Hao "Matt Ruskin’s “Boston Strangler” seemingly has two goals in mind. First, to capture the trend of the true crime genre, a bonafide hit in every conceivable entertainment medium these days. Second, to convey a “girl boss” … Continue reading.
Written by Livvy O'Brien "In her directorial debut, Kelly Fremon Craig’s “The Edge of Seventeen” follows Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), a cynical and snarky teenage girl whose world is shaken when her older brother, Darian (Blake Jenner), begins dating..."… Continue reading.
Written by Taylor Baker "Interpreting and engaging with films centered on activism around contemporary politics is a challenge. Daniel Goldhalber’s adaptation of Andreas Malm’s book How to Blow Up a Pipeline is no exception. The film plays out as..."… Continue reading.
