Movie Reviews

“Mortal Kombat” (2021) Movie Review by Stephanie Chapman
“Mortal Kombat” (2021) Movie Review by Stephanie Chapman

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May 12, 2021 8:50 am |

Mortal Kombat is arguably one of the most anticipated films of 2021. Directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham, this film brings some of our favorite characters from the video game back to the big screen in this live action adaptation. Audiences will remember the action packed (albeit slightly “campy”)...
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“Why Did You Kill Me?” Netflix Review by Brooke Daugherty
“Why Did You Kill Me?” Netflix Review by Brooke Daugherty

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April 18, 2021 8:35 am |

True crime documentaries can widely vary in quality. Some should stick to feature film length while others are much better suited with several episodes to dive deep into the story. Why Did You Kill Me? smartly uses its 83 min on finding Crystal Theobald’s killer. Unfortunately, Crystal gets very little backstory, leaving me wanting more...
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“Coming 2 America” Movie Review by Stephanie Chapman
“Coming 2 America” Movie Review by Stephanie Chapman

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April 4, 2021 10:02 am |

Most people can quote their favorite line from the original 1988 film “Coming to America”. There are dozens of memorable scenes to choose from featuring an array of characters. Many of whom, were played by the movie’s stars, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. In the much-anticipated 2021 sequel directed by John Landis and written by...
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“Godzilla VS Kong” Movie Review by Josh Davis
“Godzilla VS Kong” Movie Review by Josh Davis

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April 4, 2021 9:41 am |

The best Godzilla and King Kong movies tease the creature lurking in the shadows, building up tension and anticipation before finally revealing the giant monster we all know is coming. “Godzilla vs. Kong,” however, does not fuck around.  Right away, we see Kong and it’s not 10 minutes later before Godzilla shows up. The two...
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“My Salinger Year” Movie Review by Josh Davis
“My Salinger Year” Movie Review by Josh Davis

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April 4, 2021 9:19 am |

In “My Salinger Year,” the 2014 memoir by Joanna Rakoff, the author describes herself as being one of thousands of young women each day waking up in “the gray morning light of Brooklyn, Queens, the Lower East Side.” These thousands leave their apartments “weighed down by tote bags heavy with manuscripts,” grab coffee and something...
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