“Star Wars: The Last Jedi”: shamelessly brilliant

Director Rian Johnson’s first venture in the Star Wars franchise hit theaters in December and made waves all throughout the galaxy. Johnson crafted a movie that, while imperfect, is a thrilling and awe-inspiring addition...

“The Post”: a timely and praiseworthy film

Director Steven Spielberg, who brought the world important historical dramas such as “Bridge of Spies,” “Lincoln” and “Schindler’s List,” is back and has brought another extremely relevant work to audiences in “The Post.” “The Post”...

“Maze Runner: The Death Cure” an underwhelming end to an over-hyped trilogy

Director Wes Ball’s third and final entry into the Maze Runner trilogy, “Maze Runner: The Death Cure,” proves to be a well-directed, well-acted film that makes up for its bloated runtime and absurd plot...

“The Black Panther”: more than a movie

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has a new king and, “Black Panther,” has proven worthy of the throne. Director Ryan Coogler helmed the film and has affirmed his skill as a director, incorporating vivid...

“Red Sparrow”: calculating, cold, confused

Director Francis Lawrence and actress Jennifer Lawrence of “Hunger Games” team up once again, along with actors Joel Edgerton and Jeremy Irons, to present a modern-day, Cold War spy thriller that is intriguing but...

Annihilation: sci-fi for the thinking audience

Writer and director of the influential sci-fi thinking piece, “Ex Machina,” Alex Garland, continues to use the sci-fi film genre to pose profound questions regarding human nature to audiences in his latest work, “Annihilation.” “Annihilation”...

“A Quiet Place” speaks volumes about the family

“A Quiet Place” proves that Hollywood has not yet run out of ideas as it delivers  a thriller that builds a world filled with tension throughout the trip to the cinema. John Krasinski from...

“I Feel Pretty” terrible

“I Feel Pretty” is the latest over-inflated and self-important comedy trying to double as social commentary to come to theaters. Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein team up to write and direct their first feature-length film,...

“Avengers: Infinity War” exceeds all expectations

“Avengers: Infinity War” is finally in theaters and after years of speculation, dreams, ideas, excitement and enormous amounts of anticipation, the world has been given a movie that breaks down the innumerable barriers placed...

“The Incredibles 2”: incredible 2 experience

Despite apathy toward what some see as a deluge of superhero films coming out of Hollywood, most eyes couldn’t help but notice the posters and trailers for the long-awaited sequel to writer/director Brad Bird’s...

Movie review: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

One of the most highly anticipated and captivating sequels of the summer, “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” hit theatres with an explosion of music and colors. With many puzzling and amusing plot twists,...

Album review: Marauder

Marauder by Interpol For fans of: Joy Division, Pixies, Sonic Youth Best time to listen: On long, contemplative midnight drives or plotting anti-corporate coups with a group of disenfranchised young men with whom you also...

A Simple Favor

On Sept. 14, the long-awaited suspense film “A Simple Favor” slunk into theaters, bringing with it all of the neo-noir and scandal that no one knew they needed until it was embodied in goddess-among-us...

Album review: Vide Noir

Vide Noir by Lord Huron For Fans of: Vance Joy, Band of Horses Best time to listen: Writing poems to your unrequited love; engaging in shady business ventures somewhere out past Albuquerque. Michigan-based, indie-folk rock band...

Album review: TPC by Tokyo Police Club

TPC by Tokyo Police Club For fans of: Broken Social Scene, Japandroids, Weezer Best time to listen: When you’re complaining about living in suburbia, but secretly know you’ll miss it when you move away. Tokyo...