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Now You See Me: now you wish you did not
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In today’s landscape of new movies, it is not uncommon to find another mediocre revival of a classic 2000s film, and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is exactly that. This is the third installment of a series that follows four magicians, referred to as the Four Horsemen, who perform elaborate heists at…
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Christy Martin biopic fails to land punches in theaters
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“Christy,” starring Sydney Sweeney, was released across U.S. theaters on Nov. 7, after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. According to Box Office Mojo, it earned $1.3 million in its opening weekend, making it one of the top 12 worst openings for a new release that opened at over 2,000 theaters.…
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Frankenstein brings deceased audiences back to life
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Although Halloween may be over, Guillermo del Toro delivered a thrilling film, “Frankenstein,” to Netflix on November 8th, bringing an eerie vibe back into the fall atmosphere. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s monster, the cast was filled with talent and the acting felt…
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The movie “Regretting You” made me regret everything
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I did not have high expectations for “Regretting You,” a film adaptation of a novel written by Colleen Hoover, and it is safe to say that I was correct. Clara Grant, played by McKenna Grace, is a high school senior in a small town who, shockingly, wants to go to acting school. However, the…
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“Die my Love” bored me to death
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Walking into the theater, I was genuinely excited. I am a huge fan of both Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, and because Pattinson was attached, I expected something indie, strange, maybe even original— perhaps similar to “The Lighthouse” or “Good Time.” What I didn’t expect was a film that was simultaneously jarring and mind-numbingly…
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“The Smashing Machine” smashed my expectations
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In ancient Rome, gladiators fought in the Colosseum. In 1993, mixed martial arts [MMA] entered the mainstream of the modern sports world, and today, MMA is a quickly developing sport known by fans around the world. “The Smashing Machine,” in theaters since Oct. 3, accurately represents the early days of MMA through the life…
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“The Long Walk” takes viewers on an emotional journey
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“The Long Walk,” a movie based on Stephen King’s short story, took me through a long, emotional ride in theaters. This movie takes place in a dystopian world where 50 boys, one from each of the 50 states, walk until there is one winner. If contestants stop walking, they will be eliminated from the…
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“Freakier Friday” fills NP with hometown pride
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Filled to the brim with chaotic action, quick wit and relatable characters, “Freakier Friday” charms audiences of all generations, and leaves Newbury Park residents beaming with pride for their hometown. As the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 classic “Freaky Friday,” the movie perfected the tedious art of paralleling, yet not reusing a cherished storyline. …
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“The world turned upside down” for “Hamilton” in theaters
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“Hamilton: An American Musical” premiered on Broadway in 2015, and its legacy is observed through its 11 Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy award. “Hamilton” tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life, spanning from his time as Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War to his untimely death.…
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Dunder Mifflin’s spirit lives on in “The Paper”
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As soon as “From the crew that brought you ‘The Office’” appeared on my screen, I knew I had to watch “The Paper.” All episodes are streaming on Peacock, and from start to finish, the series aims to capture the quirky, deadpan humor that made “The Office” so beloved, but this time applies it…