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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’: The Reimagining of Princess Peach  

David Juarez, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

For video game lovers across the world, Mario and Luigi are more than just characters bleeping across a computer screen. They are a symbol of many childhoods, spending countless hours exploring unique...

‘The Menu’ Is Hard to Swallow. You’ll Enjoy Every Bite. 

‘The Menu’ Is Hard to Swallow. You’ll Enjoy Every Bite. 

Najee Manning, Senior Staff Writer February 28, 2023

(Photo from IMDB) This review contains spoilers.  One film that appeared to slip through the cracks of public recognition is the 2022 drama film “The Menu.” It stars an A-list cast, including...

‘Knives Out’: Ironically, the Perfect Thanksgiving Film 

‘Knives Out’: Ironically, the Perfect Thanksgiving Film 

Najee Manning, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2022

(Photo from IMDb) When asked for the best film to watch at a Thanksgiving family reunion, many would respond with something family-friendly, bright, and simple. However, director Rian Johnson’s 2019...

‘Barbarian’: A Tongue-Twisting, Subversive, and Chaotic Rollercoaster 

‘Barbarian’: A Tongue-Twisting, Subversive, and Chaotic Rollercoaster 

Najee Manning, Senior Staff Writer December 1, 2022

(Photo from IMDb) After searching for the perfect impromptu scary film, I reminisced about my experience watching this fall’s black-comedy horror film “Barbarian.” Hilarious, horrifying, and...

The Gray Man: Personalities from Gray to Dark 

‘The Gray Man’: Personalities from Gray to Dark 

Pranav Anthapu October 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers.  As with almost every Netflix Original, this was either bound to be a surprise hit, a complete failure, or a relatively quiet film. Somehow, this movie was none...

Marvelous? Not Quite. Reviewing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 

Marvelous? Not Quite. Reviewing ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ 

Annmary Ibrahim September 16, 2022

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has slowly been building up to the introduction of the multiverse, from the infamous “Bohner” joke in “WandaVision” to Loki and Sylvie breaking the timeline, and...

Top Gun: Maverick: Soaring to First Place 

‘Top Gun: Maverick’: Soaring to First Place 

Mrunmayi Joshi, Managing Editor August 30, 2022

I first saw the teaser for “Top Gun: Maverick” during those strange 15 minutes of trailers before the movie you actually paid for.   I immediately wrote it off as a cheesy CGI-driven...

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“Windfall” Review

Alfred Simpson, Staff Writer April 22, 2022

One of the latest Netflix original thrillers released relatively quietly in mid-March and generated little-to-no buzz. “Windfall” is another in a slew of Netflix Originals meant to justify its ever-increasing...

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Review of “Love Hard”

Alicia Tedesco December 10, 2021

A typical Christmas chick flick, very predictable and stereotypical — that’s what my first impression of “Love Hard” was. But to me, that doesn’t necessarily mean a bad thing; I’m definitely part of...

Dune: Part One Review

“Dune: Part One” Review

Rushi Desai November 6, 2021

Frank Herbert’s “Dune” has arguably been one of the most respected works in science fiction since its initial release in 1965. It has often been referred to as the “Lord of the...

“No Time to Die” Review

“No Time to Die” Review

Rushi Desai October 20, 2021

The Craig era of Bond movies has been unique. While Timothy Dalton was the first to try a more grounded take, and Pierce Brosnan had some experimentation with the villains, Daniel Craig...

Sounds Like Love Review

“Sounds Like Love Review”

Matthew Bleich October 20, 2021

Themes of running away from fear and searching for love is what makes Netflix’s next greatest flick “Sounds Like Love” a key watch for this fall. The movie stars three...

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