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“Puss in Boots” sequel surprises everyone
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11 years after the release of the first “Puss in Boots,” we finally have a new entry in the “Shrek” franchise. I went in with tempered expectations and high hopes, and left the theater flabbergasted. This is, in my opinion, the best film in the franchise since the original “Shrek” from 2001. The film,…
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Netflix finally releases a realistic reality TV show
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Netflix has gone all out with many releases of reality TV shows over recent years, which mostly feature young, attractive people living in large mansions or luxury locations on the hunt for love and lust. These perfect fantasy shows always seemed cheesy and unentertaining to me, so I typically avoided them. Yet Netflix’s newest…
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“Don’t Look Up” is a disappointing satire
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With the political climate in our nation becoming increasingly polarized by the day, many in the nation question whether their government actually is concerned for the common good or for their own selfish desires. “Don’t Look Up” attempts to address these issues in a satirical film, hypothesizing that our government would turn to greed…
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Candyman hooks audience to the big screen
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Candyman is a thrilling remake of the original film, released in 1992. This spine-chilling horror movie has had many people wondering what it is about Candyman that makes him so vengeful. Not only has he terrorized the people of Cabrini-Green but he has made it known that he is not one to be forgotten. …
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Marvel releases a new fan favorite, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
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“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, starring Simu Liu and Awkwafina, is the most recent release from the Marvel movie franchise. Although there was some concern about releasing this movie into theatres for the general public, rather than allowing premiere access, like what was done for “Black Widow”, “Shang-Chi” is quickly rising…
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“Train to Busan” illustrates unity
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As self-quarantines are carried out in hopes of keeping our community safe and healthy, many people are turning on their televisions and settling in for a good movie. “Train to Busan” is a movie that is fitting for this period of time due to its depiction of a rapidly spreading zombie apocalypse, which parallels…
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“The Farewell” doesn’t say goodbye
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“The Farewell” tells a heartfelt story that illustrates the concept of love and family, the ties between happiness and tragedy, and the clashes between different cultures. Written and directed by Lulu Wang, “The Farewell” is a semi-autobiographical family drama that is based on Wang’s story about her grandmother who was diagnosed with cancer. Billi…
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Skywalker doesn’t rise to all the expectations
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JJ Abrams returns to direct his second Star Wars movie, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Fans have been anticipating this movie since the release of “The Force Awakens” in 2015. After nine films, three full trilogies, and three generations of actors, the saga finally comes to an end. Critics tore the movie apart, giving…
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Little Women feels like coming home
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The values of home and happiness are timeless. The newly released movie “Little Women,” adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s novel by Greta Gerwig and nominated for six Oscars, beautifully encompasses both feelings and brings a modern touch to a classic story about four young women in the 19th century. The film opens with a…
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“Knives Out” stuns audiences
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“Knives Out” is the newest addition to the “whodunit genre,” placing a fresh twist on classics such as “Clue.” Released worldwide on Nov. 27, the movie has received critical acclaim and currently holds a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Seeing as most of the horror movies of 2019 have been pretty horrible, we…