âWizarding Worldâ hits new low with âSecrets of Dumbledoreâ
By Ethan Stinson Challenged by the poor reception of its predecessor and the recasting of its primary antagonist, âFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledoreâ had a lot to overcome if it wished to keep the moderately successful âWizarding Worldâ prequel…
Angsty âMetal Lordsâ shows viewers headbanging good time
âMetal Lordsâ is about to be your new favorite coming-of-age film. It made its debut on Netflix on April 8, and while it has some fresh faces you may not know, it is sure to win you over with its…
Nostalgic âApollo 10 ½â pays tribute to â60s, childhood fun
By Ethan Stinson Through slice of life films like âDazed and Confusedâ or âEverybody Wants Some!!,â director Richard Linklater (âBefore Sunriseâ) has proven himself to be a master of crafting endearing, nostalgic coming-of-age stories. His most recent film, âApollo 10…
Netflix thriller âWindfallâ bears intriguing premise, muddled plot
By Jade Gatling Directed by Charlie McDowell (âThe Discoveryâ), âWindfallâ provides audiences with the well-developed world of a raucously rich married couple, who must think effectively in order to survive. The intriguing use of cinematography, dialogue and production complement each…
Grim ’80s animated film ‘The Brave Little Toaster’ still holds up today
By: Gavin Gonzalez The ’80s were a wild time for children as the tensions of the Cold War were nearing a close and the popularity of new hobbies like video games and roller rinks ruled the school playgrounds. This could…
Laker Review highlights top five exciting March film releases
By Ethan Stinson Coming off of a commonly slow January-February release window, March promises to bring some life to the 2022 film season. In anticipation of the monthâs upcoming releases, Laker Review would like to call attention to five movies…
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ reboot enjoyable for wrong reasons
By Jade Gatling âTexas Chainsaw Massacreâ is an enjoyable horror movie that serves its purpose of entertainment. The film is based on the previous sequels of âTexas Chainsaw,â which was directed by various people over the years. The movie managed…
âDoctor Strangeâ trailer shows possibilities for upcoming film
By Aaron Brown Marvel Studiosâ second trailer drop for âDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessâ leaves infinite room for theories and future possibilities. The trailer provides emotion, high stakes and stunning visuals potentially leaving some fans more excited for…
âUncharted:â yet another average video game film adaptation
By Ethan Stinson Video games have had a notoriously troubled past when being translated to the big screen. Save for rare standouts, video game films are often marred by poor screenplays, generic presentations and a lack of connection to the…
âLightyearâ trailer brings hope, raises questions for âToy Storyâ spin-off
Fans of the âToy Storyâ franchise are in for a treat coming this June. After four âToy Storyâ movies comes âLightyear,â a spinoff set in the same universe and the latest creation from Disney and Pixar that promises to explore…
