Awards not far away for âMoonlightâsâ powerful story
There are always a few films that come out each year that truly captivate audiences. They seem to come out of festivals like Sundance and Cannes and after those showings the hype of these films spreads like wildfire. 2016 had…
Gibsonâs âHacksaw Ridgeâ shines with religious themes
âHacksaw Ridgeâ gives shocking insight to the realities of bloody combat with an honest-to-God concern for peace and humanity. It is not unusual for a brutally sober film about war to make a viewer feel like a pacifist afterward, but…
Look at Oz: Panic Film Festival returns
The Panic Film Festival returned for its seventh year and viewers saw a marathon of student films. For Panic Film Festival, students had to create a movie within the span of 48 hours. The given time is nothing compared to…
A Tribe Called Quest incorporates other artists seamlessly
During the â90s, an era many would be quick to crown as the golden age of hip-hop, no group embraced the more alternative side of the genre better than A Tribe Called Quest. The group, which consisted of artists Q-Tip,…
âThe Crownâ gives viewers incredible portrayals
Netflixâs âThe Crownâ is the streaming mogulâs second most expensive project to date, behind Baz Luhrmanâs âThe Get Down.â Peter Morgan has tackled historical projects before, even projects revolving around Queen Elizabeth II. âThe Crownâ brings audiences into a beautifully…
Watts less powerful than before, âShut Inâ disappoints
Among the horror films released this year, âShut Inâ could possibly be one of the worst. This film presents a story of a woman named Mary (Naomi Watts, âAllegiantâ), a childrenâs psychologist who is taking care of her quadriplegic son…
Adamsâ âArrivalâ: Oscar-worthy acting, film
In what has been considered by some to be an abysmal year for films, Oscar-season has brought along a modern classic in âArrival.â Debuting at the Venice Film Festival in September, âArrivalâ is a critically-adored film, providing a breath of…
âSlade Collins In and Out of Timeâ showcases alumnus
On Nov. 11 the Capitol Theatre in Rome, New York, hosted the premiere of âSlade Collins In and Out of Time,â a production of Mad Angel Films, an independent film company based in Utica, New York. In the title role…
Look at OZ: Adrenaline, hip-hop dance troupe
A mix of music can be heard coming from the third floor karate room of Lee Hall. Step inside and the image of dancers is brought to life. A pivot on the right foot into a turn, the swinging of…
