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In 2015, Paula Hawkins thrilled the world with the novel The Girl on the Train. A year later, the popular novel was adapted to film. The Girl on the Train tells the story of an alcoholic divorcee who attaches herself to a web of mystery after the disappearance of a young housewife. The film stars […]
REVIEW: American Honey features new acting talent
By RYAN MICHAELS
in Arts & Entertainment, Film
American Honey delivers a compelling story with action, comedy and drama about teenage rebellion during a competitive film season. The movie comes alive with its colors, characters and elegant, goofy execution — and above all, in its leading star Sasha Lane. In 2015, Lane was spending her spring break in Panama Beach when she was […]
Film Mistress America honestly portrays millennials
By MARY CATE HICKMAN
in Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Film
Actress Greta Gerwig, who also wrote the comedy, leads with her charm and wit.
Pixar excels again with film The Good Dinosaur
By MINNIE SCHEDEEN
in Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Film
After this summer’s Inside Out, the studio delivers with the upcoming animated film. The film will be released Tuesday.
Hunger Games film sees characters fighting oppression
By HERAN MAMO
in Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Film
The main actors also reflected upon the last movie in the franchise.
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict explores collector’s complex life
By BETTY BONG
in Arts & Entertainment
The documentary film features interviews from various art experts.
Torn struggles to carry out its intended message
By MATT LEMAS
in Arts & Entertainment
In post-9/11 America, it’s no mystery that racism against the Muslim-American community has increased dramatically. Islamophobia is running rampant, and the new film Torn attempts to expose this issue by exploring the aftermath of a suburban bombing. But while the film has good intentions, the film misses the mark and struggles to rise above the […]
12 Years depicts brutal part of US history
By DANIEL GRZYWACZ
in Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Film
Steve McQueen crafts an instant classic that powerfully dives into the tragically true story of a free black man sold into slavery.
Punishing M.I.A. for Super Bowl stunt is unwarranted
By SAREEN PALASSIAN
in Opinion
The NFL’s recent $1.2 million lawsuit against the musician should not be taken seriously.
Phillips marks triumphant return for Tom Hanks
By ROBERT CALCAGNO
in Arts & Entertainment, Featured, Film
The film follows the true story of a merchant mariner who was kidnapped by Somali pirates during a ship hijacking in 2009.