Retrospective: Lean film âRyanâs Daughterâ holds up despite flaws
In the span of a decade, English filmmaker Sir David Lean (âBrief Encounterâ) released a series of epics that are considered to be among the greatest works of cinema. It all started with âThe Bridge on the River Kwai,â âLawrence…
âRosalineâ provides snarky, modern take on âRomeo and Julietâ
If you are looking for another remake of the Shakespeare classic âRomeo and Julietâ fully equipped with Early Modern English and an excessively dramatic plot line, âRosalineâ is not for you. From director Karen Maine (âYes, God, Yesâ), this twist…
Editorial: Have Marvel films overstayed their welcome?
In the spring of 2019, I was in the movie theater with my brother in Rotterdam, the Schenectady suburb, not the city in the Netherlands, when we watched âAvengers: Endgame.â We were psyched. The both of us grew up with…
Wildeâs second film âWorriesâ viewers despite promising concept
The highly-anticipated and talked about new film from actress and director Olivia Wilde (âBooksmartâ), âDonât Worry Darling,â had its worldwide premiere at the Venice Film Festival to mixed critic and audience reviews. Fans of Wildeâs first film, Harry Styles (âDunkirkâ)…
âEnd Of The Roadâ captivates audiences with action-packed thriller
âEnd of the Roadâ is a rated-R, 2022 high action, suspenseful thriller. Starring Queen Latifah (âHustleâ) as Brenda and Ludacris (âThe Rideâ) as Reggie. This movie starts with Brenda at a gas station and her card declining, while dealing with…
Disney fails to impress viewers with âPinocchioâ remake
Disneyâs cumbersome family of live action remakes has a new member in âPinocchio.â However, this film is far from a dream come true and does not leave much hope for future remakes The 1940 âPinocchio,â inspired by the 1883 childrenâs…
âSee How They Runâ 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 (âThe A.B.C. Murdersâ) have served significantly as the inspiration for and basis of many cinematic and theatrical…
âDisenchantedâ trailer gives Disney fans Gen Z nostalgia boost
Fifteen years ago, Disney released a movie that captured the hearts of many members of Generation Z: âEnchanted.â The movie featured a unique blend of animation and live-action and was the first to jump the line between a stereotypical Disney…
âPearlâ makes for âX-cellentâ prequel to hit slasher film
âPearlâ is the prequel film to the slasher film, âX,â which was released earlier this year, and is the origin story of its antagonist. The film does a pretty good job at giving her character an explanation through the story…
Movie theaters facing decline
In light of the COVID-19 pandemicâs 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…
