In this film review series, reporter Christian Lopez will be going through all seven Best Picture nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards in April. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” depicts the 1969 trial of the Chicago seven, a group of men charged by the U.S. for inciting riots the previous year.
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Film Review: “Judas and the Black Messiah” parallels unrest in present day
In this film review, reporter Christian Lopez discusses “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which follows the true story of an FBI informant who infiltrates the Black Panther Party in the 1970s.
Live action “Mulan” brings dishonor to Disney
Yes, diversity matters off camera too.
‘It Chapter Two’ is almost great, but mistakes drag it down
“It” has a lot going for it, the acting and direction are fantastic, but as the story unwinds the film begins to fall apart.
‘The Nightingale’ sings a bitter song
‘Babadook’ director’s second effort shines despite flaws.
Best films of 2018
The year is coming to an end and as we look back on what we’ve been through in our lives, whether it be a bad break up or finally graduating college, let’s also take a look back at what the wonderful world of film has brought us this year with[Read More…]
Retro Review: The newest Grinch film diminishes from his louring predecessors
In the 61 years the world has known Dr. Seuss’ Grinch there is one thing all the different grinches had in common: they were mean. They all hated Christmas and the people of Whoville. However, the newest retelling of “The Grinch” has a very different take on everyone’s favorite holiday[Read More…]
‘Overlord’ is a bloody thrill ride from start to finish
For the past few years, World War II dramas have taken a very conventional approach to their storytelling, focusing on either a key political figure fighting from an office, a few boots on the ground or planes in the sky. Finally, a movie has come along that seeks to break[Read More…]
The 1990 version of ‘It’ is not a work of horror art
When you’re a child, movies such as “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Poltergeist” and “The Exorcist” were scarring and kept you up at night, fearing that the entities seen would come and get you in your sleep. But the one that ruled them all was the 1990 miniseries adaptation of[Read More…]
‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ is anything but
“Pulp Fiction.” “Fargo.” “The Usual Suspects.” These are some of the best neo-noir ensemble films that know how to properly flesh out its characters and deliver thrills. “Bad Times at the El Royale” has officially joined these ranks. Written and directed by Drew Goddard (“The Cabin in the Woods”), the[Read More…]