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Robert Pattinson delivers an outstanding performance in "Mickey 17," playing both Mickey 17 and Mickey 18—two characters who are polar opposites of each other—bringing their contrasting personalities to life.

“Mickey 17” has it all: Laughter, romance, an indictment of late-stage capitalism and two Robert Pattinsons

Kate Gordon, Life Editor March 21, 2025

After “Parasite” became the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020—and snagged another three Oscars that year, including Best Director—there was a fair...

In the new Thailand-located season of "The White Lotus," three new characters, the Ratliff siblings, represent "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" in a play on Eastern religious beliefs.

In “The White Lotus” season three, a poisonous pong pong fruit a day keeps your incestuous siblings away

Kate Gordon, Life Editor February 28, 2025

Just like in the prior two seasons, the third “The White Lotus” opening sequence ends with the image of an unidentified corpse. Amid a meditation exercise, Zion (Nicholas Duvernay) hears the faint...

"Captain America: Brave New World" stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, and while he and other actors delivered stellar performances, the film doesn't stick out or bring anything new to the MCU.

There is nothing brave or new about “Captain America: Brave New World”—and that’s okay

Penelope Cloonan, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

“Captain America: Brave New World” follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), former Falcon and current Captain America, as he investigates a conspiracy involving President Thaddeus Ross, also known as the...

"All We Imagine As Light" may not be a high-budget film, but it's minimalist aesthetic and slow-paced rawness capture a rare "slice of life" moment that is not to be missed out on.

Making the case for mundanity: Why you should give “All We Imagine As Light” a chance

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator January 31, 2025

Much of Indian cinema is characterized by the “masala” within many of its films. This term usually refers to a film that blends multiple genres, such as musical, romance, action, comedy and drama,...

Academy Award nominated Jesse Eisenberg (right) and Kieran Culkin (left) star in "A Real Pain"—a poignant film that manages to remarkably walk the line of humor and melancholy.

“A Real Pain,” now streaming on Hulu, evades categorization and genre

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 31, 2025

Recently nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Original Screenplay for writer, director, actor and producer Jesse Eisenberg and Best Supporting Actor for Kieran Culkin—“A Real Pain” follows two...

Elle Fanning (right) and Timothée Chalamet (left) star as Sylvie Russo and Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown." The biopic explores the impact of fame on individuals in Dylan's life like his girlfriend Sylvie.

“A Complete Unknown” showcases the early years of Bob Dylan’s career with a star-studded cast

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

This past Christmas, “A Complete Unknown” began to play in theaters nationwide. The biopic focuses on Bob Dylan’s transition into fame during the early- to mid-1960s, with Timothée Chalamet starring...

Season two of "XO, Kitty," released last week, does not meet the standard set by the first season, with its messy storyline taking away from the enjoyment of the show.

Season two of “XO Kitty” is a step in the wrong direction

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor January 24, 2025

Following titular character Katherine “Kitty” Song-Covey, “XO, Kitty” is Netflix’s swoonworthy spinoff to the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise, blending the western highschool...

Lily-Rose Depp stars as Ellen Hutter in "Nosferatu." The horror film grossed $136.1 million worldwide.

“Nosferatu”: Chilling, but perhaps not for 21st-century moviegoers

Lucas Yang, Graphic Designer January 17, 2025

Warning: spoilers ahead.   From “Beauty and the Beast” to “King Kong” to the original 1922 “Nosferatu,” movies—and horror movies especially—have never been averse to connecting...

The collaboration between two very different sitcoms, "Abbott Elementary" and "Always Sunny," turned out to be surprisingly funny and well-received among viewers.

“Abbott Elementary” x “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”: A strange combination that works

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 17, 2025

Crossover episodes are a sitcom classic, so it wasn’t a total surprise to see the announced collaboration between “Abbott Elementary” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Plot-wise, at...

Cynthia Erivo's and Ariana Grande's performances as Elphaba and Glinda were phenomenal in the new cinema adaptation of "Wicked," with their energy and vocals making the show an unforgettable watch.

“Wicked” is an astoundifying translation from stage to screen

Penelope Cloonan, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

It seems the “Wicked” movie has been in the works for as long as I can remember. The musical first appeared on Broadway in 2003 and the movie adaptation was announced in 2012. Many young people, including...

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