A supermarket meet-cute, days and nights bookended by an indescribable haze and a world that starts and ends with your boyfriend is the striking reality of Iris, Sophie Thatcher’s character in Drew Hancock’s sci-fi thriller film “Companion.” The film was released in theaters on Jan. 31 and takes on the […]
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‘One of Them Days’ spotlights message of black female friendship
“One of Them Days,” a film directed by Lawrence Lamont, was released on Jan. 17 for a limited time in theaters. The movie stars singer-songwriter SZA and singer-actress Keke Palmer in a comedic female friendship story. Dreux Jones (Keke Palmer) and roommate Alyssa (SZA) live together in a rundown apartment […]
HBO Max newest film ‘Sweethearts’ filmed on Ramapo campus
A couple of popular films have used real college campuses as their settings, such as “Pitch Perfect” at Louisiana State University and “Clueless” at Occidental College. Max has released their newest original movie “Sweethearts” on Thanksgiving which was filmed at various locations of the Ramapo College campus back in 2022 […]
‘Queer’ is a beautiful dedication to human longing
Stagnant bar scenes, impromptu expeditions and cinematic desire, all of which you can expect from Italian director Luca Guadagnino’s newest A24 release “Queer.” The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival this past September and was released in select theaters on Nov. 27. Set in 1950s Mexico City, […]
‘Gladiator II’ does not live up to the original
In the most serious way possible, “Gladiator” changed the trajectory of my life. It was the first movie I remember watching that made me realize my deep love for film. You could say it’s literally my Roman Empire. The 2000 action-adventure classic was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning five, […]
Audiences hold space for the masterpiece that is ‘Wicked’
When the announcement came that we’d be getting a “Wicked” movie, I was intrigued to see what that would entail. The hit Broadway musical, originally starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, is a classic that didn’t deem necessary a big-screen adaptation. However, director Jon M. Chu got it right in […]
Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ is a hit with audiences
After patiently waiting eight years since the release of Disney’s “Moana,” fans are now able to journey back to Motunui as Moana is once again tasked with saving her people in “Moana 2.” The highly anticipated sequel was released on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and has set box office records for […]
Netflix’s thriller ‘It’s what’s inside’ shakes audiences
Netflix released another movie on Oct. 4 that shortly became the seventh-ranked movie on the platform. “It’s What’s Inside,” directed by Greg Jardin, is a psychological thriller-comedy following a group of friends who switch bodies. When this group of friends come together for a pre-wedding reunion, a now-distant friend named […]
Damien Leone’s ‘Terrifier 3’ crosses the line
At this point, readers should know that I love horror. I’ve recently learned to be less critical of my horror too, as sometimes the experience is more important to me than other factors. But Damien Leone’s “Terrifier 3” is truly the worst and most disgusting movie I’ve ever seen, and […]
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is enchantingly intriguing
Despite the disappointing reviews many of you have probably seen, I am here to tell you that “Joker: Folie à Deux” was not as bad as they say. There are minor spoilers in this review, but none that would give away major plot points. The movie still possesses the darkness […]