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Stereotypes are a detriment to good writing. They create clichés, generalize the vast amount of nuance many cultures hold, and worst of all, they’re unoriginal. The Irish stereotype of a lush green land full of…

I’m a sucker for Aaron Sorkin, so when I heard that The American President would be turning 25 years old this year, I knew I had to hop on here and let you all know how much…

The most ingenious line from Wes Craven’s Scream (among many other great soundbites from a continually prescient movie) is Billy Loomis noting, “movies don’t create psychos, movies make psychos more creative.” Jay Baruchel’s Random Acts…

In the film industry, a popular concept is drawing inspiration to preexisting material like books or video games, etc. Each type of adaptation has it draws, but also its downfalls. Now, there is a high…

We’ve seen countless period dramas from Keira Knightley over the course of her career. From Pride and Prejudice to Anna Karenina to everything in between, some would say that her work is starting to blur together after all…

The following article was previously published on June 21st, 2018 following the release of the first trailer for The Nun. Now, with The Nun hitting theaters this weekend, let’s take another deep dive into the Conjuring Universe and…

When it comes to war movies, there are two wars that seem to get way more silver screen recognition than the others: the Vietnam War and World War II. While this makes for some great…

Netflix is definitely a top contender in the film industry today. They are widely becoming known for churning out quality programing. Indeed, this quality extends past their show and movie platform and feeds into the…

Throughout my life, I’ve always believed that movies can have far-reaching effects. We’ve all experienced the influence of movies firsthand. When I was ten years old, Step Up 3 (2010) was the film that convinced me that…

Sound ludicrous? Like it won’t work out? Maybe it just sounds like a stupid idea to you. Whatever you think, at least to my explanation.  The Avengers already have great chemistry in every movie they…

At Williamstown, Massachusetts, this fourth of July, the local independent movie theater, Images Cinema, displayed a collection of short films that premiered at Sundance this year, currently being shown in a number of theaters around…

Imagine this: it’s opening night for the movie you’ve been waiting to see for months. You bought your ticket in advance and arrived to the theater hours early to ensure prime seating. During a pivotal…

While reaction to the latest foray into the extended Star Wars universe, Solo: A Star Wars Story, has been lackluster at best, one less criticized aspect of the movie has been the performance of Donald…

Who doesn’t love Canada? I mean, my high school psychology teacher didn’t, but that’s beside the point. Canadians are kind, ride moose to school, and only eat maple syrup. They also use maple leaves instead…

You know Johnny Knoxville.  His pain has been your pleasure for years.  And if you ask me, watching him put his body on the line is always funny.  Knoxville made a name for himself with Jackass, but…

You may not practice his religion (or practice one at all), but Pope Francis is one of the most famous figures in the entire world — if not the most famous figure.  People travel from…

I know what you’re thinking: another ideologue scraping the bottom of the barrel for any excuse to politically vent. This sentiment, I assure you, on how I perceive A Quiet Place isn’t politically or ideologically motivated…

Robin Williams was quite possibly one of the greatest comedians and actors of our time. He could always make us laugh with his off-the-wall stand-up bits and flawless impressions. But he could also make us…

Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! On this joyous day, we take time to pay tribute to the women who raised us. We remind them how much we love them and make sure to properly pamper them.…

It’s no secret that Hollywood stars rake in millions every year. Robert Downey Jr. apparently earned $1 million a minute in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017). Daniel Craig reportedly negotiated quite a hefty salary for his next James Bond…

If you read my most recent article, “Top 10 Foreign Films”, you may have noticed a glaring omission: no films from India. Obviously, this is a grievous mistake, right? After all, India has one of…

It seems like films today are dominated by two countries: the United Kingdom and the United States. While these countries do produce exceptional cinema, we often forget the gems that lie in other nations. Today,…

As a fan of Steven Spielberg, Dominic Holder took it upon himself to go back and analyze each of the legend’s films through each decade by highlighting their styles, trademarks, and the influences that Spielberg…

For those of you who aren’t huge fans of the Marvel franchise, these past few weeks have probably been absolute hell for you. All anyone seems to talk about anymore is Infinity War (2018) and how great…

Some movies receive tons of press and hype before their premiere and ultimately live up to their lofty expectations. However, some, like the following movies, really flop at the box office and with fans despite…

I Feel Pretty hits theaters this Friday, April 20th, starring Amy Schumer as an insecure woman who gains an insane amount of confidence after suffering a fall. It may just be me, but this doesn’t seem like…

On April 13th, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will star in Rampage (2018), an absurd movie about giant raging gorillas who terrorize America. Admit it: that sounds a lot like King Kong, only with a lot more gorillas and an…

Feminism is now on its glorious fourth wave, meaning more representation for women. This has not only affected the world of politics and law, it has also affected the box office. Filmmakers are either remaking…

For those of you who have read my article regarding profanity, you’ll know that I take a dim view of immorality portrayed in movies, unless done for a clear artistic reason. To me, it seems…

On May 2nd, YouTube Red will release Cobra Kai, a spin-off series based on the famous dojo in The Karate Kid. Just like every other franchise or production company monopoly nowadays, this franchise decided it couldn’t just let a…