‘Smile’ makes the most of its sinister smirks
When deciding on what the scariest aspect of a horror film is, what comes to mind first? Is it the idea of an unknown killer out to slaughter whoever they come into contact with?...
Netflix’s “Britney Vs Spears” reveals the full tragic story behind Britney’s conservatorship and her...
Following the enormous amount of media coverage on Britney’s life and her fight against her conservatorship, “Britney Vs Spears” allows viewers to learn the full story. In the massive #FreeBritney movement, the support for...
There are few faults in “The Fault in Our Stars”
When I walked out of “The Fault in our Stars,” my thoughts were stars I couldn’t fathom into constellations. Just kidding. I was bawling too hard to make smarmy allusions to the best-selling novel...
‘Mother’s Day’ is closer to a parody than a comedy
I walked into “Mother’s Day” expecting a two-hour soap opera, which was a little true, but there were also some unexpected aspects. The refreshing components were the acting and the high level of diverse...
Sundance exclusive: ‘Justice’ reignites the fight against sexual assault on the federal floor
Content warning: This article may not be suited for readers sensitive to sexual violence.
On the first day of the Sundance Film Festival, January 19, the press exclusive panel “Sundance Scoop” announced a surprise addition...
“Hot Tub Time Machine 2” so bad you’ll want to drown
January and February are often poor months for moviegoers: Big studios release tawdry films while most of the country is holed up in heavy rain or snows. These movies can be so bad, one...
“Taken 3” needs to be taken outside and shot
For those worried about Ebola or military action by ISIS, I have good news. The actual threat to American lives is Irish actor Liam Neeson, who rampages his way through Los Angeles in “Taken...
Humor meets hostility in “Rock the Kasbah”
“Rock the Kasbah” is not about The Clash. In fact, neither the British punk band nor their song “Rock the Casbah” are mentioned even once during the film. If that doesn’t peeve you, there...
“Gravity” Movie Review
Amidst a post-summer binge of big-budget movies, director Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” combines all the entertainment of a blockbuster with a sense of intensity and intimacy rarely achieved in highly touted films. The result is...
“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is a wartime romp
“Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is a movie roughly following the memoir of wartime journalist Kim Barker that stars Tina Fey and is directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. If you wanted to see a...