By Contributing Writer, Joe Baire Sacrifice. In Interstellar, the theme of sacrifice is layered beautifully into its plot. Throughout the film, Christopher Nolan uses this theme roughly three distinct times at key moments to showcase his thesis point for the film. The first is Joseph Cooper leaving Murph for a chance to save the world.…
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Gone Girl - The Impact of Amy 4 Years Later
“Is Gone Girl worth watching?” My friend asks me, to which I respond with the most enthusiastic “Yes!” imaginable. “And I’m not just saying yes because Ben Affleck gets naked.” She goes on to tell me that she recently finished the book and of course I want to know her opinion on it because the…
Read MoreVenom - Review
Sony’s Venom, the hotly anticipated Spider-Man offshoot staring Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed, has finally arrived to terrify theaters everywhere. The film is an extremely uneven, strangely edited romp of a picture, that qualifies more as an experience than an actual film. Directed by Zombieland helmer Ruben Fleischer, the film follows Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy),…
Read MoreFirst Man - Review
By Contributing Writer, Joe Baire First Man is director Damien Chazelle’s 4th feature length film, joining Guy and Madeline On A Park Bench, Whiplash and La La Land. Coming off being the youngest director in history to win the Best Directing Academy Award, Chazelle takes one giant leap (pun intended) into his filmmaking ability. First Man, staring…
Read MoreColumbus: Modern Love for Modern Art
The small Indiana city may look like any other small town, but the crux that sets it apart from other small towns, is its impeccable modern architecture. In a film where the structural background is every much a character as the actors playing their own, Kogonada’s debut film, Columbus (2017) is every modernist’s dream of a film. Columbus is a well-paced, hypnotic feel of a film. Pulling in…
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The Nun - Review
By Contributing Writer, Manh T. THE NUN is directed by Corin Hardy (THE HALLOW), and stars Taissa Farmiga (sister to Vera Farmiga, AKA Lorraine Warren in the Conjuring films), Demián Bichir and Jonas Bloquet. Set in 1952, THE NUN follows Father Burke (Demián Bichir) and Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) as they’re sent by the Vatican…
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The Dark Knight’s Legacy & The Brilliance of Ledger’s Joker
The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan’s superhero magnum opus. Critically acclaimed and widely renowned as one of the greatest films of this generation; the legacy of this film is everlasting. July 18th marked the 10-year anniversary since its premiere and so for the first time ever, this film was rereleased in a 70mm IMAX format for a…
Read MoreSafe vs Original Storytelling - Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy
By Contributing Writer- Jeremy Wilkerson. Star Wars is one of the greatest film franchises in cinema. The iconography of Star Wars speaks for itself, everyone knows it and most feel strongly connected to the characters and story. Between passionate fans who are first in line to every premiere, and entitled fans who need to see…
Read MoreUnbreakable - The Launch of Shyamalan’s Superhuman Trilogy
In the year 2000, years before the comic book movie renaissance of connected universes and billion dollar franchises, M. Night Shyamalan created an incredible take on the superhero origin with Unbreakable. Unbreakable, starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L Jackson, written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, follows the sole survivor from a recent train wreck, David…
Read MoreBlacKkKlansman - Review
BlacKkKlansman is the latest film from Director Spike Lee who brings forward one of the best films of the year. With a great narrative, stunning visuals, compelling leads and sobering themes, BlacKkKlansman is a uniquely powerful experience, perfect for today’s socio-political climate. BlacKkKlansman stars John David Washington as undercover cop, Ron Stallworth, Adam Driver as Flip…
Read MoreWhy GODZILLA Endures
Guest Article-Theodore Joshua Ryan Gercke Godzilla first trampled the streets of Japan on the night of November 3rd, 1954. The enormous cultural impact the movie would have in Japan and across the world was not apparent at the time, but it did leave an immediate impact on the audience that had bought tickets for the…
Read MoreChristopher Robin-Review
It’s always a sunny day, when Christopher Robin comes to play. -Winne the Pooh Christopher Robin, the newest live-action film in the Winne the Pooh franchise, is a wake-up call to the child inside all of us and a love letter to the child we used to be. Together, Christopher Robin and the beloved crew…
Read MoreTeen Titans Go! To The Movies-Review
Teen Titans Go! To The Movies is an animated theatrical film by Warner Bros. Animation. Directed by Aaron Horvath & Peter Rida Michail, Teen Titans GO! To The Movies is a fun, bright and kid friendly summer film that will captivate kids, keep adults entertained and keep fans on their feet. Teen Titans GO! To…
Read MoreThe Death of Superman-Review
The Death of Superman is the latest animated feature film from WB & DC. Directed by Jake Castorena & Sam Liu, and written by Peter Tomasi, The Death of Superman is a return to form for DC’s animation department and is one of their best animated films to date. Starring, Jerry O’Connell as Superman, Rebecca…
Read MoreTHE DARK KNIGHT - Ten Years Later
“The night is darkest just before the dawn, and I promise you, the dawn is coming”, proclaims District Attorney Harvey Dent, instilling hope and inspiration into the hearts of the fearful citizens of Gotham City. Both the innocent citizens and the criminal underworld of Gotham City have been living in a crescendo of unequivocal fear,…
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