‘Beau is Afraid’ : A maelstrom of paranoia and mommy issues
With “Beau is Afraid,” writer-director Ari Aster returns to vetting relational trauma, something he did novelly in both “Hereditary” and “Midsommar.” Only this time, the story and themes unfold in the...
View ArticleYour inner 11-year-old will be smiling throughout ‘Are You There God? It’s...
Adapting what is arguably Judy Blume’s most recognizable work evokes a certain fear that it will not live up to the book’s reputation. Director Kelly Fremon Craig, also known for “The Edge of...
View Article‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ cements its status as one of the best films...
Released on May 4, 2023, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” follows our rag-tag team of heroes as they combat the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji). Led by Chris Pratt’s character, Star-Lord, the team...
View Article‘Carmen’: a fervent visual and musical spectacle that provides a stunning,...
Adaptations and remakes are ever-increasing in their frequency throughout the modern landscape of film. Every so often, a spectacular, wholly original experience is birthed from the ashes of an older...
View Article‘McGregor Forever’: a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into one of combat...
Whether you are a fan of Conor McGregor or not, it is impossible to deny his impact on the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). A one-of-a-kind fighter and character in his prime, the Netflix limited...
View Article‘Fast X’ kicks off the beginning of the end of the Fast Saga
Released May 19, 2023 “Fast X” follows our group of street racers that have pulled off multiple near-impossible feats. Led by Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), the family’s new adventure follows them taking...
View ArticleAnna Nicole Smith: They’ll chew you up and spit you out
Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault and eating disorders. Netflix’s newest narrative pursuit looks to get to the nitty-gritty of the life story behind one of the most famous women in...
View Article10 Palme d’Or winners to watch while you wait for your most anticipated...
10. “The Wages of Fear” (1953) Henri-Georges Clouzot’s nail-biting odyssey features anxiety in its most welcoming form. Its suspense is unbounded — featuring a story of four men who are hired to...
View Article10 Anticipated Films of 2023
As the year progresses and more films are given confirmed releases, a more complete list takes shape. While dates always shift and many films are left unconfirmed, these are ten to look forward to in...
View Article‘The Boogeyman’ is an enjoyable horror experience
Released on June 1, 2023, “The Boogeyman” follows a grieving family who is targeted by the infamous legend. The family is composed of Sadie (Sophie Thatcher), her younger sister Sawyer (Vivian Lyra)...
View ArticleBreaking all of the rules once more, ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’...
When traversing through the world of Disney and Pixar, one can observe the hallmarks and staples of contemporary American animation; a blend of hyperrealism and just enough cartoonish elements to...
View ArticleTwee-girl summer commences with ‘Asteroid City’
In preparation for the hopeful box office hits of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July, Wes Anderson’s newest addition to the canon of whimsically artsy flicks brings moviegoers “Asteroid City.” The film...
View Article‘Nimona’: a fierce sanctuary of hope and acceptance this summer
The one theme that has persisted over the years of the greatest stories in the literary canon is that of “monsters.” Dracula, Frankenstein and Godzilla are past works that persevere through the ages,...
View ArticleWriters and Actors in Hollywood on strike to protect their creative ingenuity
After months of marching in the streets, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached a tentative deal to end their 150-day strike. At a time during which A.I. software has become so advanced, the...
View Article‘Fair Play’ is an exciting romp through an office romance gone wrong
Netflix’s steamy thriller on gender politics in the office was released without fanfare to the streaming platform on October 6. Chloe Domont’s directorial debut follows a young couple who both work at...
View ArticleRadar Replay: ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ is a metamorphic romance spanning space...
It begins and ends with the titular castle. Throughout “Howl’s Moving Castle,” the lumbering steampunk behemoth undergoes many physical changes, whether it be the shedding of its bulky exterior or the...
View Article‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: An American tragedy, reexamined
Across three and a half hours, Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” recounts the wealth that oil had brought to the Osage community, the white offcomers that suffused and the string of Osage...
View ArticleRadar Replay: ‘Coraline’ continues to sew in creepy and eerie fan theories...
Released in February 2009, “Coraline” is a stop-motion dark fantasy horror film that has become a must-watch Halloween classic. Directed by Henry Selik, the film, based on the novel of the same name by...
View ArticleSpooky, 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, this...
View ArticleThe Horror of the Identity of Crisis
“Seconds” (1966) A man gets another life after visiting an organization that stages their clients’ deaths and performs full-body transformations. What follows is hallucinogenic and a disorientating...
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