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REVIEW: Tom Hanks’ biopic honors Mister Rogers, evades pitfalls

By ANMOL BAJPAI
November 25, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

Marielle Heller’s drama biopic “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” takes an in-depth look at the real-life hero Mr. Fred Rogers’ powerful influence on humanity, faithfully honoring him yet never feeling like a puff piece.

REVIEW: ‘Marriage Story’ presents universal themes of pain, healing

By KABIR MALHOTRA
November 14, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

The film tells the story of Charlie, his wife Nicole (Scarlett Johansson), their son Henry (Azhy Robertson) and the divorce driving their family apart.

REVIEW: ‘Ad Astra’ triumphantly takes to the stars

By KABIR MALHOTRA
September 24, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

James Gray, a School of Cinematic Arts alumnus, is no stranger to making films about fathers and sons.

REVIEW: ‘Rocketman’ brings delightful take to singer’s biography

By SANA KHALID
June 4, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

Unlike many music biographies, the film embraces the extravagant style the singer is known for and infuses it into every stylistic choice — turning what could have been a predictable, formulaic tale into an refreshin, empathetic experience.

REVIEW: ‘Game of Thrones’ returns with an emotional opening

By EILEEN TOH
April 16, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

The fight for the Iron Throne has begun again — and this time, for good.

REVIEW: ‘True Detective’ returns to its dramatic roots with tense season 3 premiere

By ANMOL BAJPAI
January 15, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

“True Detective” season 3 goes back to the same dark formula that made the first season such a hit.

REVIEW: ‘Green Book’ tells self-aware, heartwarming tale of friendship

By ISA UGGETTI
November 27, 2018 in Arts & Entertainment, Film, Reviews

Led by a powerhouse duo, the film delivers pertinent message.

REVIEW: Rita Ora fails to find voice on party anthem-filled ‘Phoenix’

By JEREMY SILVERMAN
November 27, 2018 in Arts & Entertainment, Music, Reviews

Despite her endeavors as a model and actress, Ora seems determined to keep music at the forefront of her career with “Phoenix.”

REVIEW: ‘Widows’ introduces depth to heist genre

By RYAN SONG
November 20, 2018 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

Even though it is his weakest movie, “Widows” shows that Steve McQueen has range as a director and is capable of creating great mainstream cinema.

REVIEW: HBO’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ gives justice to Ferrante’s novel

By DOMINIC MADORI-DAVIS
November 20, 2018 in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

The worry was put to rest Sunday night with the series premiere, and if the rest of the mini-series can follow suit, this cinematic adaptation is set to become an instant classic.

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