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Biopic features a prickly Steve Jobs

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter November 6, 2015

“Musicians play the instruments. I play the orchestra.” muses Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) as he begins an argument with friend and co-worker Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen) regarding Jobs’ supposed...

A ghost story with the same script and added effects

Brandi Jett, Contributing Reporter November 6, 2015

The first thing that came to many viewers minds’ when they first came across the trailer for “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” was probably “Oh no, not another one!” However if you’re...

“Crimson Peak” is beautiful but flawed

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 23, 2015

"Crimson Peak" is the newest film by visionary writer and director Guillermo del Toro, who is best known for his work on his last film, the explosive and massive “Pacific Rim,” but is most acclaimed...

Not for everyone, film “Beasts of No Nation” gets violent

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 23, 2015

Over the last few years, Netflix has exceeded expectations with its original programming, including “House of Cards,” “Narcos” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.” However they have only created...

“The Martian” is a space rescue with humor

Darcy Martinez, Contributing Reporter October 9, 2015

“The Martian” is as scientifically sound as the Mars survival manual it was based on—the only inaccuracy in both being that NASA receives enough money to save the main character. Thankfully Ridley...

The difference between good and evil blurs in Sicario.

A dark view of the world shines in Sicario

Lars Torres, Staff Reporter October 9, 2015

A few years ago, French-Canadian film seasoned director Denis Villeneuve, responsible for a few independent films in his home country, made an international splash with the drama “Incendies.” This...

Straight Outta Compton chronicled the complex history behind gangsta rap group N.W.A.

“Straight Outta Compton” flawed, but important look at rap group N.W.A.

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print September 4, 2015

The most important thing to know when viewing “Straight Outta Compton” is that two of its producers were also two of the main characters in the film (Dr. Dre and Ice Cube). Knowing that, it’s...

“Fantastic Four” isn’t so fantastic

Sierra Cotton, Contributing Reporter August 21, 2015

“Fantastic Four” has always been one of those groups that isn’t quite up to par with the rest of the Marvel Universe (this can probably be attributed with its association with Fox 20th Century)....

“Shaun the Sheep”: A wondrous treat of stop motion animation

Lars Torres, Contributing Reporter August 21, 2015

A magnificent age of animation has been a major part of our lives this past decade, with a great variety of animation studies creating classics, most notably by the delicate hands of Disney, the goofy...

Not lacking in action, the newest installment was a standout amongst the summers movies.

“Rogue Nation”: Impossible to miss

Sanjana Singh, Contributing Reporter August 21, 2015

Normally, I don’t commit to watching movie sequences. However, after watching the latest installment of “Mission: Impossible,” I rushed to watch the others to clue into the mystery surrounding the...

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