Colin Tobin Contributing Writer “It: Chapter Two” is the sequel to the highly successful “It” film and is once again directed by Andy Muschietti. The film stars Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader and Bill Skarsgård. “It” picks up 27 years after the events of …
Film Reviews
Asian-Western film is a unique blend of action
Elena Morey A&E Editor In 2008, director Rob Minkoff and writer John Fusco created a Chinese-style, Western action film hybrid starring Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Michael Angarano. The “Forbidden Kingdom” is the perfect mix of Western action as well as utilizing Chinese-style combat, …
Wonderland succeeds despite numerous flaws
Brittany Previte Staff Writer Once Upon a Time in Wonderland retains the charm that its parent show, Once Upon a Time, seemingly lost somewhere down the rabbit hole of its second season. Driven by a plucky heroine in the form of a now-adult Alice (Sophie …
The scene: Romeo and Juliet
Laura Merrell The new movie Romeo & Juliet opened last Friday, and I still can’t decide if I want to see it. I was ecstatic when I first heard they were making another film version, but I find myself hesitant to sit through a movie …
Movie Review: 2/15/13
McCarthy shines in lackluster “Identity Thief” Libba Smith A&E Editor “Identity Thief” is the latest in a string of lazy comedies with clichéd jokes and boring plotlines. Jason Bateman has made quite a career out of playing the uptight businessman, a role he has …
‘Drive’s’ action and art elevate standard chase movie
Alex Hiatt Staff Writer I was supposed to see and bring you my thoughts on Taylor Lautner’s post-Twilight star vehicle “Abduction.” Although I’m sure I could have entertained y’all with an acid-glazed lampooning, no opportunity to have some fun picking on an easy target is …