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Cocaine Bear directed by Elizabeth Banks (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

‘Cocaine Bear’: A Gory Good Time

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer February 28, 2023

  It’s rare when just the title of a movie can perfectly sell the tone of what to expect from a movie, but “Cocaine Bear” does exactly that. In the pantheon of ridiculous animal-related...

Avatar: The Way of Water (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios/Disney)

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’: A Must-See This Holiday Season

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer December 18, 2022

  For the longest time, “Avatar” (2009) has not only been the highest-grossing movie ever and lauded for its incredible CGI and captivating world-building, but instrumental in changing Hollywood...

Mark Rylance and Zoey Deutch in The Outfit. (Courtesy Focus Features)

Gangster Drama ‘The Outfit’ Needed a Bit More Tailoring

By Megan Fisher, Arts Writer April 23, 2022

  The Latin proverb "vestis virum facit," roughly translated in English to "clothes make the man," was included in "Adagia" — a collection of Greek and Latin proverbs published in 1500 by Dutch...

Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. (Courtesy Sundance Institute)

Sundance: ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ Sparks Discussion about De-stigmatizing Female Pleasure

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer January 23, 2022

  The intimate comedy “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” starring Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack premiered at Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 22. Directed by Sophie Hyde with a script...

Still from The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (Courtesy Sundance Film Festival)

Sundance: Re-Release of ‘The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love’ Opens Fully Virtual Festival

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer January 21, 2022

  After originally premiering at Sundance Film Festival in 1995, "The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love" returns as part of this year's online “pre-fest,” the first screening...

Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff in the Black Widow trailer. (Courtesy Marvel Entertainment)

‘Black Widow’ Reinforces the Importance of the Female Gaze in Film

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer July 12, 2021

  This article has spoilers for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its movies. Inspired by the Marvel comics, the movie “Black Widow” follows Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) as she...

Image from Disney-Pixars Luca. (Courtesy USA Today)

Pixar Makes Statement with ‘Luca’ Release During Pride Month

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer June 21, 2021

  Disney-Pixar's latest feature film “Luca” follows a young sea monster by the same name, who is curious about life above water. Even when his parents warn him against going to see the humans,...

Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) looks through his bodegas window to watch Washington Heights residents dancing in the street.(Courtesy HBO Max)

‘In the Heights’ Shines Cinematically, Speaks to Representation in Hollywood

By Makena Reynolds, Arts Writer June 14, 2021

  A cinematic celebration of Washington Heights and Latin and Hispanic culture, the new movie “In the Heights” is an experience you do not want to miss. This film was directed by Jon M. Chu,...

Poster for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. (Courtesy Universal Pictures)

Ten Years Later: ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer April 26, 2021

  It’s been over 10 years since the cult classic “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” first hit the big screens. The film’s tenth anniversary should have been celebrated last year, but it was...

(Steven Garza | Photo Courtesy of Apple)

‘Boys State’ Embraces Modern Politics and Creates Bridges to Bipartisanship

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor October 19, 2020

  In George Washington’s Farewell Address in 1796, he warned about the dangers of the existence of political parties. Washington said, “[Political] parties are likely to become potent engines...