Reviews: The Top 10 Movies of 2019
January 19, 2020
2019 has come and gone, and it was definitely a great year for the film industry. Many longtime series provided installments of massive proportions. Prolific directors brought new films to both theaters and streaming services. Foreign films came into the spotlight to provide relevant stories worldwide....
What’s in Theaters 1/17
January 17, 2020
We are midway through the month of January, and there is already a great selection of films out in theaters to watch. From reimaginings of beloved films to long-awaited sequels, theaters have many options for the average filmgoer. Click here to find showtimes. Dolittle Bringing a different take on the literary character, "Dolittle" offers an interesting adapta...
What’s in Theaters 1/10
January 12, 2020
With the second week of 2020 done, the world of movies has a great selection of holiday holdovers and new stories to entertain the avid filmgoer. For showtimes and ticket prices, click here and find a local theatre near you. 1917 Bringing a new look to the first World War, "1917" mixes cinematography and action ...
Wizard World celebrates 10th year in New Orleans
January 7, 2020
Wizard World celebrated its 10th year at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from Jan. 3-5, 2020. There were a variety of artists, cosplayers and guest celebrities. The events included costume contests for children and adults alike, live music and panels hosted by guest celebrities and artists....
Review: How “Little Women” Made a Big Statement
Sofia Mongillo
January 7, 2020
In 1868, author Louisa May Alcott touched readers all around with her coming-of-age novel known by many today as a classic piece of literature. 2019's “Little Women,” directed by Greta Gerwig, appeared on screens, having brought Alcott’s 19th century story back to life. Here, writer-director Gerwig...
Review: “Parasite” is a brilliant, “metaphorical” take on class divisions
January 7, 2020
“Parasite,” the latest film from South Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho, is a wickedly funny, unbearably tense and smartly crafted view on the universal theme of the class divide between the haves and the have-nots. The film centers on the Kims, a relatively poor family living in their small basement...
“The Two Popes” is an entertaining conversation
January 2, 2020
Netflix’s latest cinematic exercise “The Two Popes” is at once compelling, funny and thoughtful. Based on true events, the film focuses on the titular two popes: the soon-to-be pope emeritus Benedict XVI, played by Anthony Hopkins, and the future Pope Francis, played by Jonathan Pryce. The la...
“Togo” wins the race against other Disney+ originals
January 2, 2020
By revealing an interesting and untold true story, "Togo" provides a great narrative epic that makes sure this tale won't be left out to freeze. "Togo" follows the story of the titular dog and his musher Leonhard Seppala, played by Willem Dafoe. Set in 1925 Alaska, the pair is sent on a mission to...
“The Irishman” takes the mob myth to the grave for good
January 2, 2020
Martin Scorsese’s latest crime epic “The Irishman” showcases the celebrated auteur’s usual penchant for gripping spectacle, but this time imbued with worn reflection. The three-and-a-half hour Netflix film charts the rise and fall of real-life former mob hitman Frank Sheeran, played by Robert...
Review: “Jumanji: The Next Level” is fun, fast-paced adventure
January 2, 2020
Bringing viewers back to the jungles of a cursed video game once again, "Jumanji: The Next Level" upgrades the original concept for a new adventure. Three years after the previous film, Spencer, played by Alex Wolff; Fridge, played by Ser'Darius Blain; Martha, played by Morgan Turner; and Bethany,...
Review: “Uncut Gems” glitters on the wild side
January 2, 2020
The Safdie brothers' latest "Uncut Gems" is a relentlessly propulsive exercise in anxiety-inducing cinema, thanks to Adam Sandler's electrifying performance. The film centers on Sandler's Howard Ratner, a New York City jeweler and compulsive gambler. Already indebted to loan sharks, Ratner engages...
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