COLUMN — We see it in commercials, college essays and celebrity backstories: the happy-ever-after born from overcoming challenges. The hero’s journey is our idealistic form of storytelling in a world...

As I enter the warp pipe into the dimly lit theater, I am met with a rush of dopamine but a sad attempt at an animated movie. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” released April 1 as a sequel to Illumination’s...

For months, I’ve been seeing viral clips of a comical green lizard named Tom — the one that spams lizard emojis with text-to-speech on a phone. That’s what initially drew me to “Hoppers.”  Released...

COLUMN — There is very little known about William Shakespeare’s personal life. Over the years, his marriage to a much older wife has been tirelessly picked apart by historians and interpreted into...

As an avid television watcher, my 7-year-old self was greatly intrigued and captivated by Disney’s 2016 film “Moana.” Back then, the plot and characters were not the main focus, nor were the catchy...

“The Monkey,” based on its namesake short story by Stephen King, released on Feb. 21 to excited horror fans, who expected a chilling adaptation filled with suspense and supernatural terror. However,...

When it comes to Nickelodeon characters, SpongeBob is the undisputed greatest of all time. His cheerful demeanor, constant positivity and unshakable reputation make him truly worthy of everlasting respect.  However,...

As the screen opens to a picturesque forest scene, my expectations are immediately met for the aesthetic aspect of the children’s film “Paddington in Peru,” which was released in the U.S. on Feb....

Utilizing the common comedy trope of a race against the clock, sprinkled with enemies and following a nonstop sequence of unfortunate twists, “One of Them Days,” released on Jan. 17, follows a predictable...

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...

“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...

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...