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The Epitaph

The plot and characters in “Red One” fall short of a Christmas movie. (Photo from Alamy)

‘Red One’ lacks Christmas jingle

By Madeleine Yee December 19, 2024

As a light flashes across the screen, I watch Santa Claus’s bodyguard shrink into a smaller version of himself to dodge evil snowmen’s attacks. The cringey combat scene is nothing new, following an...

Although the film sticks to the book, it disappoints viewers in other aspects such as acting and atmosphere. (Photo from Lionsgate)

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ lacks holiday vibe

By Kaylin Yi December 17, 2024

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a movie based on its namesake award-winning book by Barbara Robinson, was released on Nov. 8 to an eager audience. Unfortunately, the film was disappointing thanks...

‘Freedom’: the heist film that will take your mind hostage

‘Freedom’: the heist film that will take your mind hostage

By Adam Orrin December 11, 2024

To be free from responsibility, to be completely unbound from the bonds of society: that is to live like Bruno Sulak, the infamous real-life French robber known for his painless robberies, confidence and...

Director Morgan Neville tells Pharrell Williams’s story through the creative medium of Legos. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

‘Piece by Piece’ builds a narrative brick by brick

By Kevin Miao November 20, 2024

“It might seem crazy what I’m ‘bout to say,” but I knew nothing about Pharrell Williams before stepping into the movie theater. However, his new documentary “Piece by Piece,” released Oct....

Tashi creates animosity in Patrick and Art’s friendship, yet the specific physical acting choices allow the reader to see the underlying love the two still have for each other. (Photo from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

‘Challengers’ depicts love and tennis like never before

By Nicole Kim May 5, 2024

I have never been to a professional tennis match, but if I did, I can only imagine it would feel the same as watching Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers.” From visually interesting camera angles to an...

PIXAR’S NEW FILM: Studio releases a heartwarming film on growing up with family and social expectations.

‘Turning Red’ speaks on the difficulties students face

By Chloe Wong and Aiko Charon May 10, 2022

While Pixar is not necessarily known for deep movies, Pixar’s new movie, “Turning Red,” brings many firsts into the industry. “Turning Red” is an animated comedy about a joyful, talented and...

Netflix successfully creates a new addition to the Holmes movies.

‘Enola Holmes’ is the mystery of the year

By Ashley Orozco January 7, 2021

As I was scrolling through Netflix trying to find something new to watch, I came across the movie “Enola Holmes.” I hadn't heard much about it, so I decided to give it a try. Little did I know, it...

Netflix tries and fails to create an accurate adaptation for the character of Nurse Ratched

‘Ratched,’ the adaptation we did not need

By Evelyn Solis October 29, 2020

Developed by Ryan Murphy and starring the incredible actress, Sarah Paulson, “Ratched,” a Netflix show that was released Sept. 18, was created as a backstory for Mildred Ratched, the antagonist of...

Brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical journey with the lower half of their father, following stereotype after stereotype to fulfill the plot.

Yawnward: Pixar’s latest film follows predictable formula

By Allen Zhang April 18, 2020

Disney-Pixar’s latest animated film “Onward” debuted on Disney+ April 3 after a short-lived premiere due to the closure of many theaters caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Forbes,...

The 2019 version of “Charlie's Angels” has a better soundtrack, more dynamic plot and more interesting character development than its 2000 counterpart.

Film face off: ‘Charlie’s Angels’ 2000 versus 2019

By Nitya Kashyap January 8, 2020

The 2019 movie adaption of "Charlie’s Angels," originally an American crime drama television series that aired on ABC from 1976 to 1981, is most definitely superior to the version released in 2000.  The...

"Frozen II" spoilers without context. You'll have to check it for yourself!

‘Frozen II’ melted my heart of ice

By Allen Zhang December 13, 2019

With gorgeous animations, catchy songs and a chance to revisit fans’ beloved Frozen characters, Disney’s “Frozen II” hit theaters Nov. 22, almost six years after the first film was released.  [SPOILER...

No need for concerns

No need for concerns

By Anika Karody November 18, 2019

Hysterical, inappropriate laughter. A cynical villain. That is what I had initially thought about the DC Comics character Joker, until I watched the new movie about him, which is titled “Joker.” The...

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