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‘Wolf Man’ Gives the Audience a Fresh Take on Werewolves To Feast On

Nick Voll • January 24, 2025

Blending physical danger with emotional tension makes the flick an engaging and worthwhile watch. With the necessary broad strokes of a great setting, solid acting, and quality direction only weighed down by poor writing, an audience will find Wolf Man to be time well spent.

With the Near Impossible Task of Encapsulating Dylan, ‘A Complete Unknown’ Goes Safe

Milo Priddle • January 8, 2025

A great biopic manages to find a balance between these elements, upholding entertainment value while maintaining a complete and honest story. For the timespan that A Complete Unknown covers, it walks this line deftly.

‘Y2K’ is an Entertaining Romp Through Late-’90s Nostalgia

Lola Milazzo • December 10, 2024

Overall, Y2K’s charm is the thing that wins the audience over—at least, it won me over. Its eagerness combined with its unique story and wacky humor make it something special.

‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter’ is the Holiday Entertainment We All Need

Maria Beatriz Saldanha • December 8, 2024

If you’re thinking a red-and-green performance is all you’re getting from the newcomer pop star, you’re in for a treat. Packed with hilarious skits and dialogue, you’ll find yourself ho-ho-ho-ing while sitting on your couch.

Emerson Student Film ‘Glory and Gore’ Falls Short of Expectations

Milo Priddle • December 7, 2024

Despite the excitement for Glory and Gore, the film did not hold up to be much more than its enticing TikTok-friendly aesthetic. The background of the film’s plot is alluded to ineffectively, often feeling theatrical and ingenuine.

‘Gladiator II’ is a Fitting Eulogy To Its Prequel

Nick Voll • December 5, 2024

'Gladiator II,' the sequel to the original 'Gladiator,' is an intense film about duty and legacy. It boasts both an impressive cast and direction under Ridley Scott. Unfortunately, a few critiques guarantee it will never live up to the greatness of the first movie.

‘Moana 2’ Floats in Lukewarm Water

Nick Voll • December 5, 2024

Moana 2 shines bright in certain areas, like the movie’s animated tropical sunrises. Despite this, much like the waters of Polynesia, other aspects such as the pacing and soundtrack are lukewarm at best. Overall, the movie does not fill the footprint left by the original, but it still maintains the charm and no doubt is time well-spent for families who enjoyed the first film.

‘Wicked’ is Defying Gravity, and Expectations

Elona Michael • December 2, 2024

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, at the direction of director Jon Chu, took audiences to the faraway land of Oz with the debut of 'Wicked.'

‘Red One’ is a Fun, Merry, and Action-Packed Adventure

Nick Voll • November 24, 2024

The newest holiday movie 'Red One' is a jolly and eventful holiday escapade with some big-name actors and impressive creative directions.

‘Small Things Like These’ is a Quiet and Poignant Reflection on One of Ireland’s Little Known Historical Truths

Lola Milazzo • November 24, 2024

Small Things Like These is a beautiful, touching look into the lives of those who were victimized by these Magdalene laundries. These laundries were typically convents that typically preyed on young, unwed, and vulnerable women who engaged in premarital sex, were sexually abused, or were engaged in prostitution.

‘Heretic’ Shines a Curious Light on Religious Horror

Nanati Getachew • November 11, 2024

Tying together the discomfort and uncertainty of its themes, Heretic starts skillfully but loses some direction in what was nearly an impeccable addition to the religious horror genre.

‘Anora’ is Emotional Whiplash in the Best Way Possible

Molly Funk • November 3, 2024

'Anora' is a modern Cinderella story told through an overwhelming rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you shocked but begging for more.