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Film

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...

2014's 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...

“Mockingjay Part 1” moves slowly but explores themes of media manipulation beautifully

December 1, 2014

“Mockingjay Part 1,” the most recent “Hunger Games” film, is a dark crowd–pleaser that sets the stage for the fourth and final installment of the widely popular teen dystopian...

Dumb and Dumber To Delivers

November 14, 2014

For those of you who have ever been to a high school reunion its more than just a chance to catch up with old friends. Its really more of a chance to fulfill the morbid curiosity of seeing which of your...

Despite stunning visuals, “Interstellar” fails to wow

November 14, 2014

“Interstellar” is Hollywood’s latest space exploration epic. With Christopher Nolan at the helm, I hoped for something on par with his other successes, such as “The Prestige,” “The Dark Knight”...