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“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is a disappointing film but a wonderful expansion on the multiverse

Oscar Rodas, Reporter | June 14, 2022

Expanding on the multiverse within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse Madness” gives us different versions of our well-known heroes as they rise to the challenge once...

“Hypnotic” falls short of its promising premise

Maida Suta, Reporter | November 4, 2021

While on time for the onslaught of horror and thriller movies released for Halloween, “Hypnotic” drops the ball on its interesting premise with its poor writing and pacing. “Hypnotic” follows...

“No Time To Die” was a dull good-bye for its leading man

Kevin Nguyen, Features Editor | October 20, 2021

There is a line of thinking that it’s generally better to leave a party early, than overstay one’s welcome. Someone should have told this to James Bond. Should anyone care to see off an actor...

Exploit or free Britney: unpacking Netflix’s ‘Britney vs. Spears’ documentary

Kaitlyn Khov, Reporter | October 13, 2021

Netflix’s “Britney vs. Spears” documentary attempts to revitalize Britney Spears’ conservatorship, but fails to provide a fresh take on the controversial case. Directed by Erin Lee Carr, who...

A villain gets deeper but sugarcoated character in “Cruella”

Maida Suta, Reporter | June 16, 2021

“Cruella” strikes a good balance between portraying the evil and the tragedy in the life of Cruella de Vil.

For “Friends” lovers, “Friends: The Reunion” gives you exactly what you need

Kaylee Flores, Reporter | June 8, 2021

“Friends: The Reunion” celebrates the magic of “Friends” by showing unseen footage on set with the reactions of the cast — a tasteful dive into nostalgia for any “Friends” fan.

When exposition beats action: the disappointment of “Mortal Kombat”

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | May 1, 2021

“Mortal Kombat” movie flailed with too much exposition, clunky dialogue and too many scenes cut in a single sequence.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is poorly-plotted but beautiful extravaganza.

Kat Pursell, Reporter | May 1, 2021

The action movie “Godzilla vs. Kong” bores you with a generic plot, despite the stunning CGI and super-sized fight scenes.

When graphic images tell the truth: “Seaspiracy” and the marine crisis

Jordyn Smith, Reporter | April 22, 2021

Despite its gruesome images, the Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” strikes you with in-depth reporting about unethical fishing practices.

“I Care a Lot” does not care about predictability

Jordyn Smith, Reporter | March 25, 2021

The Netflix psychological thriller “I Care a Lot” instantly attracts its audience through unpredictable twists, leaving the audience excited to see what happens next.