“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 […]
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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 […]
‘Saturday Night’ captures chaos of first ever broadcast
For those who grew up watching YouTube clips of old “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) skits from the ‘70s and ‘80s featuring Chevy Chase, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, George Carlin, Garrett Morris and Gilda Radner, Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night” will transport you back to the chaotic nature that was SNL at […]