Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ defeats all modern horror films with its plot twist
Ashley Gonzalez, Staff Reporter
April 6, 2019
Filed under Features, Impulse, Reviews
Jordan Peele’s “Us” is a brilliant nerve-racking modern American nightmare with a plot twist that boggles the mind. The horror revolves around the story of Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o), who vacations in Santa Cruz with her husband Gabe (Winston Duke) and her two children. She grows paranoid from unforeseen coincidences make her reminisce a traumatic experience from her childhood. The Wilsons are left to fight for their lives when an unknown family o...
Did ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ make or break it?
Hwan Lee and Brenna White, Staff Reporters
November 28, 2018
PRO: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet' is a colorful film with a heartwarming tale By Hwan Lee “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is a hilarious and beautifully animated film that will bring you a horde of laughs filled with clever references to the mainstream internet, while exploring the depths of true f...
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ is a far cry from the charm of its predecessor
Brenna White, Staff Reporter
November 28, 2018
This is part two of a two part review. Read the counter review here. "Ralph Breaks the Internet" forfeits the nostalgic charm and subtle writing from its predecessor for pop culture references and the flashy, but frivolous world of online media. Fearing the worst based on the trailers, one can say ...
“Widows” an intense emotional thriller that gives an extensive look at everyday corruption
Tommy Pham, Staff Reporter
November 27, 2018
“Widows,” released on Nov. 16, is an intense, emotional thriller crime film looking at how corruption and politics go hand and hand and the imbalances between the rich and poor classes. The film is based on a 1983 British TV series with the same name, and follows a botched explosive armed robbe...
“The Hate U Give” Offers a Glimpse at Systemic Racial Oppression
Tommy Pham, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2018
Filed under Features, Impulse, Reviews
“The Hate U Give,” released on Oct. 19, is a thought-provoking film putting a spotlight on police brutality in the United States. This is the movie adaptation of author Angie Thomas’ young adult novel of the same name. The film follows Starr Carter, who is played by Amanda Stenberg. Carter is...
“Crazy Rich Asians” redefines racial slurs using symbolism to empower
Yami Sun, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2018
It's no surprise that the Asian-American community is rallying behind the "Crazy Rich Asians" film, an all-Asians cast without martial arts or stereotypical nerds. Unlike race films we’re used to seeing, these aren’t stories limited by the historic struggles of the communities they represent. The core cast is gr...
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ more than just a movie
William Roman, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2018
Filed under Features, Impulse, Reviews
Plenty of movies are just movies; few are experiences. After ten years and 18 movies of cinematic build-up, “Avengers: Infinity War” lives up to the hype as an exciting and emotional experience. In 2008, Marvel Studios launched the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) with their debut film Iron Man. Fo...
‘Love, Simon’ a solid venture into LGBTQ teen rom-coms
Ethan Maneja, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2018
Filed under Features, Impulse, Reviews
“Love, Simon” has huge significance as the first widely-distributed LGBTQ teen romantic comedy films, the start of a potentially new wave of LGBTQ mainstream representation in the film industry. But does it live up the expectations as a film? In short, while it has the idealized sheen of a Hollywood f...
“The Shape of Water” a rare love story
Rebecca Arnone, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2018
Filed under Features, Impulse, Reviews
With 13 Oscar nominations, The Shape of Water brings a woman’s love affair with a rare species to the big screen. The subtle drama was carried by intimate moments between the leading characters, a thrilling race against the clock and even a short one-time black and white musical number by the lead actr...
Inevitable fits of laughter surround Marvel’s new film “Thor”
John Bricker, Staff Reporter
November 20, 2017
Filed under Features
“Thor: Ragnarok” entered theaters on Nov. 3, bringing Marvel fans a superhero adventure with non-stop comedy, visually stunning fight scenes and journeys to wonderful, alien locations.
