Scorsese delivers on yet another crime classic with ‘The Irishman’
When film fans talk about the best filmmakers of all time, one name is sure to make everyone’s list: Martin Scorsese. Most known for his iconic crime films, it’s been over 10 years since...
Zack Snyder returns with his definitive vision for “Justice League”
After stepping down as director in the wake of a family tragedy, Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” was given to Joss Whedon (the director of “The Avengers”) to finish. The end result was a lackluster...
In Retrospect: ‘Columbus’ reflects upon Kogonada’s delicate ode to architecture and those who long...
Kogonada invites us to find solace through his gently moving story about architecture, friendship and belonging in his film, “Columbus.” Released in 2017, the video essayist turned director’s debut feature captures a junction between...
Spooky, Scary Movie Marathon
Halloween night comes with its terrors and joys — but what happens when staying in and cozying up in front of the TV becomes the best plan? From fantastical horror to classic zombie films,...
‘Civil War’: Photographing a fallen nation
Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” released on April 12, 2024, takes place in a near-future America where the nation is factionalized and eating itself alive. Bearing a two-starred flag, California and Texas formed an alliance...
“The Perfect Date” is a messy and unsatisfying addition to the rom-com genre
Noah Centineo has reprised his role as romantic lead once again, this time in “The Perfect Date,” another Netflix-released teen romantic comedy. While critics speculated that Netflix may be ushering in a new era...
‘The Talented Mr. Ripley,’ a gem of the psychological thriller genre
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” is a 1999 psychological thriller that captures the power of charisma and charm and the chess game of interpersonal politics. It explores themes of amorality and the triumph of evil,...
‘Don’t Look Up’ is an entertaining film that is rich with cultural critique
Any student who has taken even the most entry-levels of astronomy classes can take away a few things for certain: courses in astronomy should not be mistaken for astrology upon registration, mathematical calculations make...
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ makes a gigantic leap to cinema screens
Film adaptations of video games, theoretically, should be successful as they can draw in fans of both movies and games. However, films based on video game series have been notorious for bad scripts, acting...
The best films of 2023
“The Boy and the Heron”
Hayao Miyazaki’s newest film asks how we can reconcile with the world’s hurt and be sure that it’s worth living in. The never-ending man is at his most abstract, manifesting...