It was a strong year for movies at the box office and it is no doubt that 2018 brought its A-game to the past year, topping so much of what movie watchers couldn’t believe would get better after 2017 released some satisfying favorites. From superheroes to original favorites, this year delivered a ton of stand-out […]
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Movie Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ Proves Silence Is Golden, Yet Terrifying
John Krasinski’s eerie film, “A Quiet Place,” is a triumph that illustrates how horror can draw on basic sensory and fears to tell a rich, moving story.
Movie Review: ‘Black Panther’ Shines Atop the MCU
The record-breaking opening weekend for “Black Panther” proved that not just Marvel fans were excited about the character getting his own solo movie. But superhero movies with such high expectations turn out to be duds almost as often as they end up hitting it out of the park. Thankfully, “Black Panther” definitely falls into the latter category…
Movie Review: There’s a Lot To ‘Larb’ About ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
Warning: this review contains spoilers. While Spider-Man and Marvel Cinematic Universe fans were eagerly anticipating the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming, many casual moviegoers viewed it with skepticism. The abundance of superhero movies that come out every year have lead to some inevitable fatigue in regards to the genre, and the third incarnation of Spider-Man in […]
Comedian Michael Kosta Takes Center Court as New Correspondent for ‘The Daily Show’
With Jordan Klepper gearing up for his own late night show this fall, The Daily Show has found its newest correspondent in stand-up comedian and former professional tennis player, Michael Kosta. Previously starring in his own Comedy Central stand-up special in 2011 and most recently hosting the Comedy Central Snapchat series, Worst Birthday, based on […]
Movie Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Is a Worthy Sequel
Warning: this review contains spoilers. When Marvel released Guardians of the Galaxy in 2014, it took everyone by surprise. A superhero movie in space featuring some of Marvel’s lesser known characters, including a talking tree and a raccoon, became a runaway hit with audiences. Because of that, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 had a lot to […]
When the Man Comes Around: Looking Back on the Wolverine Trilogy
Warning: this article contains spoilers. In 2000, a relative unknown named Hugh Jackman stole the show playing Wolverine in X-Men. Though his casting didn’t garner much enthusiasm from fans at the time, over the course of 17 years, Jackman has become synonymous with the character, much like Robert Downey Jr. and his portrayal of Iron […]
8 Essential Daria Episodes in Honor of Its 20th Anniversary
Daria premiered on MTV 20 years ago in March 1997. What started out as a Beavis & Butthead spinoff quickly became a hit in its own right. The cartoon about a jaded, antisocial high schooler and her family and people in her life struck a chord with many. The series lasted five seasons and spawned two […]
Review: Netflix’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’
If you’re reading this, you probably didn’t heed the warning given to viewers in the theme song to Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” (ASOUE) which told viewers to look away. The series, an adaptation of author Lemony Snicket’s book series of the same name, sought to bring the gloomy story of the three Baudelaire […]
Review: Netflix’s ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life’
There is no magic formula for what makes a successful television show. Good writing and a good cast helps, but sometimes it’s all about timing and luck. There’s a certain kind of magic involved in captivating an entire audience week after week with stories about fictional characters, but that’s what Gilmore Girls did and is still […]
5 Reasons You Need to Watch HBO’s ‘The Night Of’
For years, HBO has been one of the more distinguished networks helping blur the lines of rich, engaged storytelling seen in film with short-form charm found on television. With immaculate narratives and performances seen in its acclaimed body of programming, the network’s latest dramatic series breathes life into the summer boob tube as the show […]
Movie Review: Matt Damon is Reborn in ‘Jason Bourne’
After a nine-year wait and briefly handing the franchise over to Jeremy Renner in 2012 with a box office dud that disappointed fans, Matt Damon returns to the silver screen as the titular rogue CIA-agent, Jason Bourne in the fourth installment of famed author, Robert Ludlum’s popular spy series. As reported by Variety earlier this […]
Marvel Does It Again With ‘Captain America: Civil War’
It’s hard to find a negative thing to say about Captain America: Civil War. It’s also hard to determine the best parts of the movie because everything was so good. Though it easily could have been a train wreck with a mix of so many different characters and competing storylines, directors Joe and Anthony Russo expertly juggled the cast and story and turned it into one of Marvel’s best films to date.
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