Johnny Depp hasn’t been this good since ‘Fear and Loathing,’ but can he make up for the rest of the film’s faults?
Arts, Movies, Column
What You Didn’t See In ‘Straight Outta Compton’
‘Straight Outta Compton’ chronicles the rise and fall of Compton-based rap group N.W.A. but failed to include Dre’s incidences of assault.
Arts, Movies
Man And Beast Collide In ‘Wolf Totem’
Director Jean-Jacques Annaud crafts tale between a man and wolf in Mongolian countryside. It’s a brutal, beautiful look at the cost of progress.
Arts, Movies
‘The Visit’ Is Another Shyamalan-ian Debacle
Creator of highly-acclaimed horror like The Sixth Sense, among others, Shyamalan’s failure to capture supernatural suspense is upsetting in itself.
Column, Movies, Arts
Five Movies You Should Have Seen This Summer (But Probably Didn’t)
Every summer sees a few precious gems to save us from the maddening cycle of studio blockbuster. This summer was no exception.
Arts, Movies, Featured Column
Becoming Ourselves (And Other Observations From A Summer At The Movies)
I think what I learned this summer (and maybe what we all learned) is that simplicity in a movie can be fraught with earned and worthwhile complexity.
Arts, Movies, Featured Column
Entertaining Amy
This summer, Amy Schumer has been everywhere from big and small screens to magazine covers. Has this been the Summer of Schumer?
Arts, Movies, Featured Column
Pixar Takes Another Worthy Leap With ‘Inside Out’
Pixar has infiltrated yet another child’s brain—and this time around decided to make an entire movie about it.
Movies, Arts
Looking At The Empires Behind Superhero Films
Four major production and distribution companies hold all the power when it comes to producing superhero films.
Arts, Fashion, Movies, Column
Jared Leto’s Joker Is No Laughing Matter
Fans and critics have been skeptical of the Academy award-winning actor’s rendition of the iconic villain, but are their fears and objections necessary?
