Michael B. Jordan shines as ‘Creed II’ protagonist Adonis Creed, but the latest ‘Rocky’ flick is knocked out by predictable plot.
Arts, Movies
‘Robin Hood’ Gives New Life to Old Classic
Although ‘Robin Hood’ delivers on its promise of a modern twist on a beloved classic, the movie fails to back up its ambition with CGI effects and a solid supporting cast.
Movies, Review, Arts
‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ Relays Six Tales of the Old West
‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ does an impressive job with aesthetics, casting, and plot.
Arts, Movies, Review
RBG Biopic ‘On the Basis of Sex’ Rules on Gender Roles
‘On the Basis of Sex,’ a biopic about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, shows viewers the history behind the famed Supreme Court justice.
Review, Movies, Arts
‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Covers Bare Plot With Magic of Wizarding World
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ weaves a spell of nostalgia over the audience, covering up the lack of plot and too-numerous characters with magic.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ Fun, Family-Friendly Feature
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ the sequel to ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ takes few risks but turns in a quality animated movie filled with jokes and engaging visuals.
Movies, Column, Arts
Ramirez: Life Imitates Art: Tarantino and Gun Violence
Editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses the gun violence featured in Quentin Tarantino films and its effect on discussions surrounding gun control in America.
Arts, Movies, Review
Welles’ ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ Considers ’70s and Cinema
Once lost, Orson Welles’ ‘The Other Side of the Wind’ comes to life project to restore the film the esteemed director could not complete in his lifetime.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Boy Erased’ Highlights LGBTQ+ Community’s Struggle for Equality
‘Boy Erased’ spotlights the LGBTQ+ community’s struggle for acceptance through a poignant film starring Lucas Hedges and Nicole Kidman.
Arts, Movies, Column
A Forward Look at Fall Films
In his penultimate column as Arts Editor, Jacob Schick looks ahead at a few films premiering this fall Oscar season.
