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Film

New film ‘Michael’ celebrates artist’s life from childhood to stardom

Widely considered one of the most anticipated films of the year, ‘Michael’ made its debut on Friday, April 24. While it had the biggest opening weekend in the box office for any biographical picture ($97 million in North America alone…

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ focuses more on references than story

Illumination’s follow-up to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” pales in comparison to its predecessor in more ways than one.  Based on the iconic Nintendo character and series of the same name, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” sees the return of…

‘The Drama’ filled with great performances but falls flat with poor execution

A film with strong performances and big ideas, “The Drama” almost reaches its full potential, but uneven storytelling keeps it from fully delivering on its emotional and moral weight. The movie follows Emma, played by Zendaya, and Charlie, played by…

‘Project Hail Mary’ captures heart of space with spectacle, stellar performances

Directorial superteam Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s latest venture is an astronomical accomplishment. Based on “The Martian,” author Andy Weir’s 2011 novel, “Project Hail Mary” tells the story of a middle school science teacher named Ryland Grace who is sent…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ trailer rings in new era for Marvel

This year’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” trailer shows a darker, more isolated Peter Parker, using grounded visuals, a simpler suit and an emotional storyline to redefine what Spider-Man means for Marvel. The biggest shift in the trailer comes from director…

Here comes ‘The Bride!’: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s confused take on classic story

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s latest film’s flash and flair unsuccessfully mask a mountainous amount of issues. Loosely based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel “Frankenstein” and James Whale’s 1935 film, “Bride of Frankenstein,” “The Bride!” tells the story of Ida, a sex worker…

Latest ‘Scream’ movie destroys franchise’s reputation

“Scream,” released in 1996, was one of the best films I have ever seen.  Comparably, “Scream 7,” released on Feb. 27, 2026,  was one of the worst films I have ever seen. The “Scream” franchise has expanded across 30 years,…

‘Love Story’ puts rose-colored lens on complicated relationship

Ryan Murphy’s latest biographical anthology details a relationship that dominated the ‘90s, but paints a very rosy picture.  “Love Story” details the intense relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr., son of former President John F. Kennedy, and Caroline Bessette, who,…

From moors to misery: a darker take on ‘Wuthering Heights’

The opening scene of this apprehensively-awaited remake of the classic Emily BrontĂ« novel featured a hanging day. The audience is introduced to a dark screen for the first few moments coupled with a sexually suggestive repetitive squeaking sound. Instead of…

Markiplier’s independent film ‘Iron Lung’ takes box office by storm

YouTube superstar Mark Fischbach, also known as Markiplier, has had Hollywood in an uproar with his first cinematic venture, “Iron Lung.” Based on the 2022 indie game of the same name, “Iron Lung” tells the story of a world in…