“Venom” is entertaining, and it’s not sure why
Peyton Gaskill, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
Sony Picture’s “Venom” is a confusing entry into this decade’s long list of superhero movies. It aims to thrill, and mostly succeeds despite its hiccups. Out of the gate, this film has several forces working against it, the largest of which is purely in its independence from Marvel Studio...
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before review
Nayeon Ryu, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Based on the best selling novel by Jenny Han, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is a coming-of-age rom-com that makes anyone watching feel warm inside. And lonely. I definitely felt lonely. Lana Condor stars as Lara Jean Covey, a half-Korean teen who keeps secret letters for the five crushes...
Crazy Rich Asians review
Andrew Li, Staff Writer
August 31, 2018
With a $30 million dollar budget, director Jon M. Chu turned it into a crazy rich movie, earning a whopping $34 million. Chu also broke the Hollywood norm with an entirely Asian cast showcased in America. In fact, he embraces Asian culture and makes it an important aspect throughout the movie, creating ...
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again review
Sabrina Bohn, Deputy Managing EIC
August 13, 2018
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” is exactly what you would expect: cheesy dance numbers, catchy Abba songs and predictable romance sequences. A bit overwhelming if you’re a film snob, but luckily, I’m not. Sure, it’s not in the running for Best Picture, but if you don’t enjoy this movie, you’re lying to yourself. So, instead of going to see that dep...
Avengers: Infinity War review
Peyton Gaskill, Staff Writers
May 15, 2018
The build up to the release of “Avengers: Infinity War” cannot be understated. Ten years of Marvel movie releases all adding onto the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has created a complex world of characters and events. The first Avengers film, featuring six different heroes coming toge...
The Shape of Water review
Peyton Gaskill, Staff Writer
May 14, 2018
The 2018 race for the Academy Awards most prestigious prize, Best Picture, was rife with stiff competition. With several directors making outstanding debuts with films such as “Lady Bird” and “Get Out,” as well as several enthralling historical epics like “Dunkirk” and “Darkest Hour,”...
Isle of Dogs review
Derek Isele, Staff Writer
May 3, 2018
“Isle of Dogs” is a breath of fresh air that brings a wonderful blend of style and artistry to the silver screen. Director Wes Anderson brings the movie to life with a team of stop-motion experts and a star-studded cast of voices, including Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, and Jeff Goldblum. The movi...
Love, Simon review
Carly Anderson, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief Intern
April 16, 2018
Since its release March 14, “Love, Simon” has earned over $43 million in worldwide box office sales, more than double its $17 million budget. As one of 20th Century Fox’s first gay coming-of-age films, “Love, Simon” was a calculated risk that definitely paid off. With its relatable characters, dive...
Black Panther: reviews from two staffers
March 4, 2018
Black Panther premiered in the United States on Feb. 16 and it is currently the top grossing film in the United States for 2018 with over $1 billion in box office sales. The film was widely anticipated for its cultural significance as the first superhero movie in which a black superhero is the main c...
Star Wars: The Last Jedi review
Justin Cupps, Conceptual Editor in Chief Intern
January 19, 2018
The second installment of the third trilogy and ninth full-length film release of the little-known sci-fi fantasy series called Star Wars hit theatres on Dec. 14. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is the longest film of the franchise with a running time of 150 minutes, and for the most part, it was a...
