Movies
Director Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film, “One Battle After Another,” erupts into existence not as subtle social commentary but as political artillery. Anderson and Leonardo…
“Caught Stealing” is a turning point for director Darren Aronofsky. For viewers who have seen any of his previous films, they might be expecting his…
Oct. 6, 2023
“The Creator”; A skin-deep beauty
Sequels, reboots and adaptations of pre-existing works dominate the modern landscape of Hollywood filmmaking. The reason is simple. Audiences are instinctively drawn to the familiar,…
Jul. 28, 2023
“Barbie” review: A film about womanhood, made by women, for women
Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” adaptation, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, premiered worldwide on July 21. Initially thought of as a seemingly…
Jul. 28, 2023
“They Cloned Tyrone”; an overlooked gem?
Crafting a Blaxploitation-inspired, sci-fi-surrealist comedy is no light endeavor, especially for a first-time director. Such a mixture of seemingly disparate genres under inexperienced hands could…
Jul. 28, 2023
“Oppenheimer” Review: the atomic bomb’s impact
Barbenheimer summer is in full swing and it would be fair to say that this past week has been one of the most important for…
Apr. 7, 2023
“AIR” recaps the rise of Nike and Jordan Brand
I had the opportunity to see the new movie “AIR” on Monday, April 3 at the PFS East Theatre in Old City. This movie was…
Feb. 24, 2023
“Your Place or Mine:” a very mid rom-com
If you hear the words ‘your place or mine,’ you immediately think of a movie with a steamy plot, sizzling chemistry and palpable energy that…
Feb. 24, 2023
Exclusive: Dave Franco and Alison Brie on “Somebody I Used to Know”
I had the opportunity to interview spouses and co-workers, Dave Franco (director) and Alison Brie (co-writer and actor) about their latest film, “Somebody I Used…
Feb. 14, 2023
Netflix Party with your (long-distance) partner
It is no surprise that long-distance relationships are tough. From hour-long video calls at odd hours to counting down the days until you are back…
Feb. 3, 2023
“Knock at the Cabin” review: There’s still hope for Shyamalan
M. Night Shyamalan has always been a controversial filmmaker. Not in the sense that his movies have been polarizing—it is pretty cut-and-dry which ones are…
Nov. 18, 2022
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”—A moving tribute to a king
“Wakanda Forever.” A phrase which serves as a promise that there is always a way up in the face of tremendous grief and hardship. This…
Sep. 25, 2020
“Tenet” is an ambitious and groundbreaking theatrical experience
Since he burst onto the scene with “Memento” back in 2000, director Christopher Nolan has made a name for himself by altering how his characters…
May. 29, 2020
‘The Half of It’ Outshines ‘Sierra Burgess Is a Loser’ in Cyrano Plot
Under the writing and direction of “Saving Face”’s Alice Wu, Leah Lewis (“Charmed,” CW’s “Nancy Drew”) stars in Netflix’s newest Cyrano de Bergerac adaptation, “The…
Mar. 13, 2020
Spring term films (if the theaters are open)
Spring is in the air — the weather is getting warmer, the quad is getting crowded and finals have sucked the joy out of life…
Mar. 13, 2020
Affleck’s ‘The Way Back’ has a touching message
Two-time Oscar winner, Ben Affleck, stars in “The Way Back,” a drama featuring a high school legend who has fallen from grace and is looking…
Mar. 6, 2020
‘All the Bright Places’ hits all the right notes for a teen drama
Jennifer Niven’s novel “All The Bright Places” debuted in 2015 and caught fire among readers of all ages. Now, with even more buzz than before,…
