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‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’: A Patient Exploration of Legacy’s Shadow

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer May 14, 2024

  “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” graces the screen with striking visuals and solid performances. Directed by Wes Ball, the film presents a visually spectacular world where CGI and practical...

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in Prime Videos The Idea of You.

‘The Idea of You’ Flips the Script: A New Take on an Age-Gap Romance

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer May 7, 2024

  Falling in love can happen slowly; it can fester over time and take a leisurely descent as two people become one. However, it can just as easily sneak up on you or take an unexpected swan dive...

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‘The Fall Guy:’ A Love Letter to Stuntmen Everywhere

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer May 6, 2024

  Packed with phenomenal and record-breaking stunts, "The Fall Guy" is thrilling, romantic and action-filled. After much suspense leading up to the release of this film, The Fall Guy hit theaters...

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‘Abigail’ Review: A Fun Fanged Frolic

By Graham Jones and Andre Montoya May 2, 2024

  Off the coattails of “Scream VI,” directing duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, otherwise known as “Radio Silence,” have delivered another spectacularly bloody and surprisingly...

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‘Challengers’: Too Ballsy To Lose

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor April 12, 2024

  If one word could describe the filmography of Italian director Luca Guadagnino, it would be “sensual.” From “Call Me By Your Name” to “Bones and All,” Guadagnino’s movies have...

The firehouse freezes over in New York City in Columbia Pictures’ GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE.(Courtesy of Sony Pictures)

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is a Fun but Hollow Trip to NYC

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor March 23, 2024

  Ever since Jason Reitman brought the original Ghostbusters back to theaters with “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” a perplexing trend has swamped the marketing of the '80s property. Every trailer...

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‘Godzilla Minus One’: A Gargantuan Success

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor December 6, 2023

  Despite being one of the most well-known characters in film history, it seems like most Americans haven’t seen many Godzilla films, especially the ones produced and distributed by Toho Studios....

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‘Napoleon’: Another Ridley Scott Epic

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer November 28, 2023

  “Napoleon” tells the story of the meteoric rise of the eponymous Corsican military man to the Emperor of France to an exiled monarch in a breathtaking 158 minutes. This historical epic...

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‘Thanksgiving’: Being Eaten up by Audiences Everywhere

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer November 23, 2023

  The newest slasher film is out, and it’s an absolute hit with critics and audiences alike. “Thanksgiving” was released on Nov. 17, and saw immediate success earning $10.2 million in...

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‘The Marvels’ Proves the MCU is at a Low Point

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor November 14, 2023

  In Marvel Studio’s newest superhero blockbuster “The Marvels,” Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers), Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) and Monica Rambeau discover their “energy-based” powers have...