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Sophie Thatcher is this generation's new killer queen in sci-fi horror film 'Companion'

Sophie Thatcher is this generation’s new killer queen in sci-fi horror film ‘Companion’

Michaela Buckley, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 18, 2025

A fun and fierce take on female vengeance with a twist of sci-fi and comedy, “Companion” is the new “Gone Girl.” Sophie Thatcher takes viewers on a thrilling journey in this satisfyingly gory film...

(From L-R): Kurt Egyiawan, Will Sharpe, Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in A REAL PAIN.

A sincere portrayal of grief and family complexity

Maeve Fitzgerald, Journal Contributor February 11, 2025

A tour through grief, complex relationships and Kieran Culkin’s sorrowful emerald eyes — "A Real Pain" encapsulates what it is to face your grief regardless of humanity’s tendency to both numb yourself...

The haunting smile from 'Smile' establishing the plot of the series.

The downfall of the ‘Smile’ franchise bring disappointment to viewers

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor November 19, 2024

Halloween may have passed, but the horror genre continues to release gut-churning films for fanatics like myself. “Smile 2,” the hotly anticipated sequel to the 2022 film “Smile,” managed to follow...

(L - R) Florence Pugh, Andrew Garfield

“We Live in Time”: The only death story without a grave

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor November 12, 2024

A lot of movies that have themes of loss or death portray life as this precious thing to be held onto until an ultimately tragic ending. An ending of great sorrow and an absence for those who survived...

'Anora' was released in theaters worldwide Oct. 17 2024 bringing a heartfelt experience to viewers.

Emotional experience comes to theaters with ‘Anora’

Tavadriana Wolfe, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

"Anora," written and directed by Sean Baker, may just be one of the best films I’ve seen this year. I have never seen a movie that accurately captures how Gen Z treats relationships and love, but this...

A lackluster ending to an already lackluster trilogy

A lackluster ending to an already lackluster trilogy

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor October 31, 2024

The “Venom” trilogy has not had the best ratings for a Marvel-affiliated series, with the original earning a whopping 30% on the Tomatometer. Fans keep it alive as they enjoy the satirical partnership...

'Saturday Night' takes a trip down memory lane with SNL

‘Saturday Night’ takes a trip down memory lane with SNL

Ana Wolfe, Journal Contributor October 22, 2024

“Saturday Night,” written and directed by Jason Reitman depicts the stressful, chaotic and nail-biting 90 minutes before the very first live broadcast of what we now know as “Saturday Night Live.” The...

Fenway Park is hosting a showing of 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' by Tim Burton for Halloween.

Halloween comes to Fenway with movie screening

Ann Phuong, Journal Contributor October 22, 2024

Fenway Park will celebrate the spooky season by screening Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” on its Halloween Movie Night Oct. 26. Presented by Alamo Drafthouse, the film will be shown on...

Hangdog: an emotional chase to find love

Hangdog: an emotional chase to find love

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 22, 2024

Hangdog at its core is a movie about a man, his girlfriend and their dog who he fears she loves more than him. This seems like a simple story about a dog being taken from out front of a Portland, Maine...

'Piece by Piece' showcases Pharrell Williams' life brick by brick

‘Piece by Piece’ showcases Pharrell Williams’ life brick by brick

Arlo Matthews, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

“Piece by Piece” is one of the most creative ways a music biopic has been formatted to date. Directed by Morgan Neville, the film charts the life of American producer and musician Pharrell Williams.  The...

'Joker: Folie à Deux' released in theaters Oct. 4.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ makes ‘Madame Web’ look like an Oscar contender

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor October 15, 2024

If there was one thing I was not expecting, it was to walk out of the AMC theater thinking “Joker: Folie à Deux” was one of the best movies I have ever seen.  I didn’t, so I was right, but I...

'Megalopolis,' a mediocre movie at best

‘Megalopolis,’ a mediocre movie at best

EC Repp, Journal Contributor October 8, 2024

It’s difficult to imagine the buildup to a film like “Megalopolis”: the passion product and “dream script” of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola (“The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now”)...

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