Movies

New ‘Cloverfield’ redefines the sequel

Michelle and her self-styled savior, Howard Stambler, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman, respectively, engage in a game of deception and secrecy with deadly consequences. Read More

2016 Oscar Predictions: Few upsets expected

Finally, after one of the most unpredictable and controversial awards seasons in history, the Academy Awards are upon us. Read More

Oscar series: ‘The Big Short’ stands tall

“The Big Short,” Adam McKay’s first foray into the dramatic, tells the story of the market crash of 2007/2008. Read More

‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ blazes ahead

“Fury Road” could be described with about equal accuracy as a reboot and as a continuation of the saga. Read More

‘Hail, Ceaser’ is a solid B-plus

The Coen brothers’ latest effort tries to capture the madcap silliness of some of their earlier efforts, but without enough fully–fleshed-out characters. Read More

‘Turbo Kid’ delivers small budget 80’s camp

“Turbo Kid’s” nostalgia for the aesthetic gloss of the ‘80s manifests in its presentation as well as its plot. Read More

‘Brooklyn’ should not be underestimated

“Brooklyn” is the rare sort of film that leaves you in disbelief once the end credits start rolling. Read More

‘Room’ is full of surprises

It’s one of those films where knowing absolutely nothing about it is the only way to watch it. Read More

Oscar watch: A Christmas ‘Carol’

Giving into the charms of Todd Haynes’ “Carol” is kind of like falling in love: you begin to slowly surrender, until you do so all at once. Read More

‘All the President’s Men’ deserves a rewatch

Though the book is far more detailed and exact, the 1976 film–starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert Redford–expresses the paranoia of the era in all of its creeping eeriness. Read More