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Film

Oscar evening brings out best dressed

February 22, 2015

The 87th Oscar’s was tonight and the stars came out in full fashion. My favorite looks of the evening included Jennifer Aniston, Lupita and of course Emma Stone. Take a look to see a round up of the...

“Jupiter Ascending” has great visuals but disappoints on every other front

February 20, 2015

“Jupiter Ascending” is the kind of movie that one might enjoy on mute, with no subtitles. Visually, this movie can be astounding. Mind-numbing fight scenes, ridiculous explosions and self-indulgent...

5 Movies to Watch on Valentines Day

5 Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2015

Whether celebrating a day of love includes your significant other, your dog or just yourself, instead of fighting your way through the masses of endless lovers, why not take a seat in your own home? YOU...

Sundance documentary “Fresh Dressed” examines NYC black fashion culture

February 1, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From Cross Colours to Fubu to Kani, hip-hop fashion continues to make a statement. By utilizing different brands, each person ensures his or her own unique style. Director...

“The Hunting Ground” portrays the truth about sexual assault on college campuses

January 30, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“The Hunting Ground,” a Sundance Film Festival documentary, tells the story of college students around the country fighting for retribution after being sexually assaulted....

“Wild” is visually striking but lacks character depth

January 26, 2015

“Wild” is a wilderness drama about a woman’s journey from the depths of self-destruction to the heights of self–discovery. In an attempt to salvage her life, which is ravaged by drug addiction...

“Birdman” flies high with strong acting, writing and cinematography

January 23, 2015

“Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” is my type of film. Between Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu’s directing, Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography and an all-star...

2014s top grossing movies

2014’s top grossing movies

January 14, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As 2015 crashes in and new movies are already premiering, IMDb has calculated the top-grossing movies of 2014. Here are the top five: The number five top-grossing...

Excellent acting in “The Imitation Game” makes up for contrast between content and message

January 12, 2015

The Imitation Game” is a biopic of Alan Turing that excels within the confines of its conventional mold. Ripe with the drama of World War II, this film is never boring and Turing’s personal struggles...

Romance, violence, happy endings: the hallmarks of pop culture in film

Romance, violence, happy endings: the hallmarks of pop culture in film

December 10, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In my mind, the biggest indicators of pop culture’s effect on cinema are movies based on books. The alterations producers make demonstrate what they perceive as belonging...