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The Vector

A review of Dear Evan Hansen

A review of “Dear Evan Hansen”

Nicholas Merlino, Alumni October 13, 2021

I am a big fan of musicals — and theater in general. I’m an even bigger fan of movies, so for me, there is a bit of a mutual relationship going on between Hollywood and...

“Intrusion” Review

Matthew Bleich October 6, 2021

Should we question the decisions our loved ones make, or should we abide by the principle that life with ignorance is bliss? A great example of this common ethical dilemma can be found in the new hit...

Movie Review: Soul

Movie Review: Soul

Prem Naik and pnaik January 26, 2021

Sometimes, our most rewarding opponents are ourselves. Pixar exemplifies this, with its early successes through heartfelt masterpieces like “Toy Story” and “Finding Nemo.” The magic...

The Queens Gambit

The Queen’s Gambit

Prem Naik and pnaik November 12, 2020

Sports movies and dramas usually have a simple format, kicking off with an underdog who works their way to the top through hard practice and building up to a showdown with the toughest opponent, then...

The Life and Filmography of Alejandro Jodorowsky

The Life and Filmography of Alejandro Jodorowsky

Anthony McInnis and amcinnis November 12, 2020

Today, everyone knows the names of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese as filmmakers who forever changed to the industry; however, very few people are...

The Duchess

The Duchess

Nicolas Arango and narango September 30, 2020

“Wonderful until disappointing” is how I would describe my experience as I sat down to watch “The Duchess,” a new show written and created by Canadian-born British comedian Katherine...

Scoob!

Scoob!

Prem Naik and pnaik September 17, 2020

Scooby-Doo has been solving mysteries with “the gang” on the silver screen since 1969, but perhaps the biggest mystery is why 2020’s “Scoob!” turned out to be such a...

Retrospecting on the DC Extended Universe

Retrospecting on the DC Extended Universe

Anthony McInnis and amcinnis September 17, 2020

The DC superhero movies have had difficulty connecting with audiences. While the studio has had some recent successes, their attempt at a shared universe will always be looked back on as a failure. While Marvel’s...

The Possible Death of Movie Theaters

The Possible Death of Movie Theaters

Prem Naik and pnaik September 17, 2020

Quarantine season has proved to be a trying time for everyone, and with movie theaters slowly attempting to reopen, the movie industry has a long way to go to recover.  Productions of numerous films...

Pennywise cosplay at 2017 Montreal Comiccon.

It: Chapter Two

Michael Makar and mmakar September 29, 2019

“It” (2017), directed by Andy Muschietti, took theaters by storm upon its initial release. “It” managed to break into mainstream media and became a cultural phenomenon. Now, after two long years,...

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Once Upon a Tarantino

Prem Naik and pnaik September 19, 2019

Right off the bat, I must disclose one thing: I am an absolute fan of the 1960s. This was a time of change for the U.S. and in turn, Hollywood and pop culture. The mid-to-late 1960s marked the end of...

Avengers Endgame

Avengers Endgame

Michael Makar and mmakar June 2, 2019

It was the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a 22-film franchise starting with “Iron Man”over a decade ago, that helped transform comic book movies into what they are today. For years Marvel has been...

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