‘Companion’ tackles AI genre with witty humor, standout visuals
The 2025 Drew Hancock film “Companion” uses witty dialogue and standout acting performances to tackle the artificial intelligence genre. Read more »
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‘Presence’ refreshes horror genre through 1st-person ghost perspective
Steven Soderbergh’s recent film, “Presence,” shines as a family drama, despite being mislabeled as a horror. Read more »
‘A Complete Unknown’ breaks biopic mold, honors Bob Dylan
A Complete Unknown” recounts the start of Bob Dylan’s illustrious career, immersing the audience in the early 1960s as Dylan makes his name in folk music. Read more »
2024 ‘Nosferatu’ is imperfect adaptation with social commentary
“Nosferatu” offers mild social commentary, but wrestles with Eggers’ style and the source material. Read more »
AI remaster of Daft Punk's 'Interstella 5555' undermines film's power
Generative AI recreates Daft Punk’s 2003 anime science fiction film, “Interstella 555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.” Read more »
Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ maintains original’s concepts with few flaws
“The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington, is a film following Boy Willie Charles as he tries to preserve his family’s heirloom piano while uncovering their secrets depicted in well-directed flashbacks. Read more »
‘Moana 2’ lacks engaging characters, falling short of predecessor
Despite character development and sentimental moments in “Moana 2,” the film can't escape from its flawed plot and lackluster soundtrack. Read more »
'Wicked' holds space for Broadway roots, adding depth to film's success
“Wicked” walks the line between homage and reinterpretation to appeal to musical theater fans and general audiences alike. Read more »
Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ parses through life as it is in British slums
“Bird” mixes realism and mysticism to examine socioeconomic issues in British slums. Read more »
‘Conclave’ is a solid Oscars contender but lacks real depth
Though not the most insightful thriller, “Conclave” delivers on being an enticing and dramatic film centered around the Catholic Church's pope selection. Read more »
These spooky films are old, but timeless. Watch them this Halloweekend.
With Halloweekend around the corner, our columnist has a list of spooky movie suggestions. Read more »
‘The Brutalist’ navigates the American dream with timeless intrigue
“The Brutalist," directed by Brady Corbet, explores themes of religion, wealth and American power structures. Read more »
'A Real Pain' is effortlessly comedic, as well as moving
Jesse Eisenberg’s film “A Real Pain” tells the heartbreaking history of the Holocaust through themes of kinship and exploration. With characters, writing and bits of comedy, Eisenberg encourages the audience to question the relationship between history and modernity. Read more »
Unlike other media, ‘Heartstopper’ strongly represents LGBTQ+ stories
Producers released the third season of "Heartstopper" Oct. 4. The show is based off of a comic book of the same name by Alice Oseman. Read more »
