Spielberg astounds with historical drama
Lincoln stands as an Oscar contender with an incredible script and a groundbreaking performance from Daniel Day-Lewis.
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Cloud Atlas presents race as a non-issue
I should be writing about horror movies today, but there’s something more pressing going on in the film world than ghouls and ghosts and paranormal activity. The role of race and identity in Cloud Atlas takes precedence. Stay with me — I know this sounds like a communication/film term paper, but race has long been a […]
Enjoyable films don’t need to be highbrow
Last year I reviewed Breaking Dawn — Part 1 for the Daily Trojan, and I took a lot of flak for it. Twi-hards can be pretty vicious when they’re hiding behind an anonymous comment system. I won’t deny that my words were harsh, but I have — embarrassingly enough — read all the books and […]
Frankenweenie embraces Burton style
Despite Tim Burton’s disappointing work on films such as Dark Shadows and Alice in Wonderland, Frankenweenie shines.
Chbosky weaves intricate narrative with Perks
Author-director Stephen Chbosky entrances audiences with intriguing characters in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Goodbye First Love sheds light on loss, heartbreak
With emotive performances, Goodbye First Love beautifully captures the loss of a first love.
Blue Like Jazz tackles family upbringings
Blue Like Jazz, a new film from director and co-writer Steve Taylor, confronts the departure from adolescence and family ideologies.
Comic-Con fails to find cinematic footing
Comic-Con entertains with visuals but lacks authenticity and a consistent overall tone.
Footnote enthralls with dramatic family dynamics
Despite minute flaws, Footnote shines with brilliant acting and heightened father-son drama.
The Raid: Redemption pulls no punches
With a talented cast, well-crafted fight scenes and stellar pacing, The Raid provides a refreshing alternative to generic action films.