In Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” reality is the scariest thing
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen discusses how comedian Jordan Peele tackles societal issues with his smart new horror film. Read more »
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'The Great Wall' mirrors a changing global economy, with a hint of white
“The Great Wall” opened last weekend in the U.S. to mixed results, despite being an overwhelming success in China. This film represents a shift away from an American film economy, despite relying on actors like Matt Damon to sell tickets. Read more »
A24 is competing with Disney with only a fraction of the budget
For too long, film studios fit into the same mold. A24 is breaking out and doing things to a totally different tune. Read more »
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ does not have to be a guilty pleasure
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin argues “Fifty Shades Darker” can be much more than a guilty pleasure. It might just be the perfect source of escapism. Read more »
This year’s Oscar nominations point to roadblocks
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has Oscar dreams, but Hollywood’s current climate proves a lot of norms stand in her way. Read more »
Super Bowl weekend proves to be scary at box office
Super Bowl weekend typically isn’t a good time to release a film. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares why horror genres can break that trend. Read more »
The hero we’ve all been waiting for is actually a piece of plastic
Superhero flicks are dominating film culture nowadays, but movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says we're about to meet a hero better than them all — Lego Batman. Read more »
Controversy transports 'A Dog’s Purpose' into irrelevance
"A Dog's Tale" garnered a lot of attention recently because of a controversial video filmed on set. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin says the talk doesn't matter. Read more »
Documentaries surge back to relevance thanks to streaming, diversity
In a big year for the Oscars, some of the most notable nominees are the ones we tend to overlook: the documentaries. Read more »
The rise and fall of M. Night Shyamalan and how he shattered expectations
From a break out phenomenon with "The Sixth Sense" to the hard flop "Lady in the Water," M. Night Shyamalan's career has been anything but predictable. Read more »
3 movies to watch before Inauguration Day
These three films have certain qualities that make them a good watch before Donald Trump is inaugurated Friday. Read more »
5 movies to check out over Christmas weekend
Christmas, for some people, is the most wonderful time of the year. It might be the most wonderful time for the cinema too. Here are movie columnist Erik Benjamin's top 5 Christmas picks. Read more »
Brand strength helps Disney crush box office record
Disney recently smashed the amount of money made in a year at the box office. Read Erik Benjamin's take on why and how they got there. Read more »
Next installment of 'Mummy' franchise features new cast, high-tech setting
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin talks "The Mummy" franchise in the wake of its upcoming movie, which will serve as the 8th installment of the series. Read more »
Student film festival brings film communities together in first year
This student film festival, planned by the Delta Kappa Alpha professional film fraternity, will showcase student work from the variety of film communities around campus. Read more »
'Allied' might not be what you expected: Look for classic Hollywood angles
"Allied" is a cinematic, beautiful collaboration between Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, but the World War II love story nods back to "Casablanca" and other Hollywood classics. Read more »
Hollywood buckles up for tumultuous Trump presidency
As the United States moves into what will certainly be an eventful Donald Trump presidential term, movie columnist Erik Benjamin speculates on what that means for Hollywood. Read more »
Here's what's coming to Netflix in December
Netflix is closing out 2016 more quietly than last, with no big Christmas specials. However, there will be new content coming December to watch over your christmas break. Read more »
What to watch with your family this Thanksgiving weekend
Instead of continuing political debates from Turkey Day this Thanksgiving weekend or pushing someone for a black friday deal, settle down with some films that please the whole family. Read more »
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' perfectly substitutes for holiday season football
Thanksgiving flicks are hard to hunt. Check out a John Hughes classic this holiday weekend, you won't regret it, assures movie columnist Brian Hamlin. Read more »
Doctor Strange highlights new directions of superhero movies
When creating franchises, one has to worry about keeping the audience entertained. We love superhero movies — they’re all the rage right now. We love… Read more »
FilmStruck fills streaming hole for movie connoisseurs
In the middle of the streaming age where so many platforms offer the same services, FilmStruck targets people seeking quality, artistic cinema. Read more »
Why aren't we still talking about mockumentary 'Borat'?
Borat, at the time a cultural phenomenon, is turning 10 years old this week. As popular as it was at the time, no one talks about it anymore. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin tells us why. Read more »
Burton/Depp partnership built legacy from '90s to now
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have worked on a lot of films together since "Edward Scissorhands" in 1990, but they've become a bit complacent with their artistry. Read more »
