Frame Follies: 9/23/22

Halloween should be celebrated throughout fall

Since I was a kid, it has always been a tradition to decorate for Christmas on either Thanksgiving or Black Friday, a custom which many other people may also take part in. For others, like my housemates, the day after…

‘See How They Run’ solves case of formulaic mystery films

The murder mystery, or whodunit, has long been a staple of both stage and screen entertainment. Undeniably, the works of novelist Agatha Christie (“The A.B.C. Murders”) have served significantly as the inspiration for and basis of many cinematic and theatrical…

Frame Follies: Answer 9/16/22

Movie theaters facing decline

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic’s harsh impact on movie theaters worldwide, the question of whether such establishments may soon grow extinct has greatly loomed. What was once a cherished entertainment institution has gradually faded from relevance. Decreased attendance, a…

‘Splatoon 3’ makes big splash despite minimal gameplay changes

Since its first title’s release in 2015, the “Splatoon” franchise has grown to be one of Nintendo’s most beloved intellectual properties. With the addition of “Splatoon 3,” the series remains consistently strong, energetic and fun, despite providing mostly cosmetic improvements…

‘Samaritan’ fails to soar past uninspired plot, cookie-cutter characters

Like Paramount Pictures did earlier this summer, Amazon Studios has also dipped its feet into the oddly specific “child discovers a close adult is a superhero” subgenre through its release of “Samaritan.” In contrast to Paramount’s lighthearted Owen Wilson (“Marry…

‘Three Thousand Years’ leaves viewers longing for more substance

For a film which boasts a dialogue-driven story and attempts at being conversational and philosophical, “Three Thousand Years of Longing” ultimately feels like it has little to say. Directed by George Miller (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), the film’s ambitious scope…

Frame Follies Answer: 9/9/22

Laker Review predicts 2022 Academy Award winners

Delayed by a month to avoid conflict with the Beijing Olympics, the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony will air on ABC this Sunday. Following the notably troubled, unorthodox 2021 Oscars broadcast, this year’s ceremony aims to draw in viewers through a…