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Movie poster for Tusk showing a full moon behind a silhouetted house on a tusk-shaped hill with bare trees.

FilmFilm Review: TuskWhen I was younger, I willingly sat through three Saw movies without flinching.BandWagon Magazine · Oct 14, 2014

Movie poster for Snowpiercer showing three faces above a snow-covered, ruined city skyline and a railway track.

FilmFilm Review: SnowpiercerFor the past year or so, Captain America star Chris Evans has been stating in interviews that he’ll probably retire from acting after his contract with Marvel Studios is done,…Jay Wallace · Sep 13, 2014

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FilmFilm Review: Need For SpeedFor the last few years, Aaron Paul has been known for playing a character whose catchphrase is, “Something-something-something, bitch!” Now that Breaking Bad is off the air…Jay Wallace · Apr 10, 2014

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FilmFilm Review: NoahIf one were to compile a list of directors that would be a suitable fit for a Biblical epic, Darren Aronofsky likely wouldn’t rank very close to the top at first glance.Christopher Sheridan · Apr 9, 2014 FeaturesLight in the Dark a Film of Music and Dance at Kress CinemaFor those interested in dance and local filmmaking, The Kress Cinema and Lounge will be premiering a short film on Saturday, April 12th titled Light in the Dark.Jay Wallace · Apr 8, 2014

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FilmFilm Review: Endless LoveGoing to the theater alone on Valentine’s Day to ironically watch Endless Love while surrounded by couples is not among the most exciting parts of my life.Christopher Sheridan · Mar 3, 2014

Poster for The LEGO Movie showing colorful minifigures, including one in an orange vest, in a blocky city skyline.

FilmFilm Review: The Lego MovielegoThe Monomyth. You have seen it in action if you’ve ever watched a Star Wars movie, seen an episode of Community, or read through The Hobbit. Commonly known as The Hero’s Journey, it’s a structure that many myths and stories follow, often unintentionally. Summed up by mythologist, lecturer and writer Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces, storytellers such as George Lucas and Dan Harmon have used it to put together their creations, and Hollywood has used it as a guide to screenwriting.Jay Wallace · Mar 3, 2014

Poster for the film "her" showing a man with tousled reddish hair and a mustache in a red shirt against a red backdrop.

FilmFilm Review: HerFew things hurt quite as deeply as losing a loved one.Christopher Sheridan · Feb 15, 2014

FilmFilm Review: NebraskaIt sucks getting old. It probably sucks just as much when you’re watching someone you love grow old.Jay Wallace · Feb 15, 2014

Poster for the film Ride Along: two men stand by a black car, one in a gray hoodie and one in a leather jacket.

FilmFilm Review: Ride AlongThe plot of Ride Along is yet another of the cut-and-paste, generic buddy movie templates : aspiring police officer, Ben (Kevin Hart), at the behest of his girlfriend, Angela,…Christopher Sheridan · Feb 15, 2014

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FilmReview: The To Do ListTaking place in 1993, the movie revolves around Brandy Klark, played by Parks and Recreation ’s Aubrey Plaza. Unlike her past roles where she was a malcontent or snarking hipster, Plaza’s Brandy is a tightly-wound nerd who has dominated all her classes and extracurricular activities, graduating top of her high school class.Jay Wallace · Sep 17, 2013

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FilmReview: JobsAlthough the role for Steve Jobs is played by the unexpected Ashton Kutcher, who’s most memorable from “That 70’s Show” as playing the notoriously unintelligent role of Kelso, he puts on a remarkable performance that’s captivating, and wistful.John Hann · Sep 17, 2013

Movie poster for The Great Gatsby showing a man in a black tuxedo and bow tie before a gold Art Deco backdrop.

FilmFilm Review: The Great GatsbyThe camera doesn’t stop for a moment, always gyrating around millionaire Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio) and his confidante Nick Carraway (Maguire), the less than humble narrator, as the veil of the mysterious life of the great Gatsby slowly tears, revealing his true intentions behind the most extravagant parties ever seen. Which are truly a spectacle akin to Cirque Du Soleil on crack. Luhrmann brings to the table much of what made Moulin Rouge such a visual delight.James Garcia · Jun 11, 2013

A figure in a long dark coat stands on rubble, back turned, overlooking a ruined city under a smoky sky.

FilmFilm Review: Star Trek Into DarknessIt’s difficult being a film buff in this era.Jay Wallace · Jun 4, 2013

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FilmReview: “Oz the Great and Powerful”Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful goes back in time to tell the story leading up to the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz .Allison LeCain · Apr 18, 2013

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FilmReview: “A Glimpse Into the Mind of Charles Swan III”The only thing that dragged on longer than the title of this film: this film.James Garcia · Apr 11, 2013

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FilmReview: Evil Dead, Evil’s Not Dead… Not YetAnyone who claims to be a fan of the original cult horror films starring Bruce Campbell and directed by Sam Raimi might feel the undead chill of hesitation about watching a 22-years-later remake. But do not fret, the original duo have produced and have their hands/chainsaws deep in this new-school gore extravaganza.James Garcia · Apr 4, 2013

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FilmReview: “Hitchcock”Director Sacha Gervasi set about honoring the man himself with his biopic Hitchcock , an entertaining romp through one of Hitchcock’s biggest challenges in his career: Getting his adaption of the book Psycho to the screen.Jay Wallace · Mar 21, 2013

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FilmReview: “A Good Day to Die Hard”In A Good Day to Die Hard (or Die Hard 5 ) young director John Moore tries his hand at the franchise, and comes up short in just about every way imaginable.Sean Hunter · Mar 14, 2013

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FilmReview: “On the Road”The 2012 film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s bohemian classic On The Road does not fail to inspire feelings of boyish excitement and wonder. But for those easily lost in nostalgia for a time most of us never experienced, America’s glory days of the 40s and 50s, this movie will spin you into a fit of whiskey swilling and amphetamine insanity.James Garcia · Feb 21, 2013