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'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”)...

Burton's 'Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice' might be a cult classic sequel that should have stayed six feet under

Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ might be a cult classic sequel that should have stayed six feet under

Kaylee Moran, Journal Contributor September 24, 2024

After 36 years, the ghost with the most returns to the big screen with a lot of personality but far too many plotlines in Tim Burton’s newest creation, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.  The return to one...

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in ROADHOUSE.

Gyllenhaal falls short in Amazon action remake

May Lindeman, Staff Writer March 27, 2024

The Amazon Studios remake of “Road House,” released March 8 and directed by Doug Liman, is a lackluster film that needs fine-tuning before it has the chance to become a good movie.  The movie follows...

‘Madame Web’  swings through theaters across the Spider-verse

‘Madame Web’ swings through theaters across the Spider-verse

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

"Madame Web" premiered Feb. 14 and has been stirring up conversation ever since. Despite being painted as a disaster by many critics, the film stood out as a refreshing twist in the superhero genre. The...

‘Oppenheimer’ steals the show at 2024 BAFTAs

‘Oppenheimer’ steals the show at 2024 BAFTAs

Keely Menyhart, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 20, 2024

The 77th British Academy Film Awards were broadcast worldwide Feb. 18 and left viewers in tears of pride and joy for some of their favorite parts of the entertainment world.  David Tennant, best known...

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott in ALL OF US STRANGERS.

Audiences are met with a story of nostalgia and self discovery in Andrew Haigh’s ‘All of Us Strangers’

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large February 13, 2024

Despite a lack of recognition this awards season, Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” is a masterful study on love and loss that is deserving of an audience’s attention and respect. The film...

Clooney's newest film recounts inspiring 1936 Olympic crew

Clooney’s newest film recounts inspiring 1936 Olympic crew

Keely Menyhart, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 7, 2024

“The Boys in the Boat” is rowing its way into viewers’ hearts around the country. Directed by George Clooney and starring Callum Turner, Joel Edgerton and Jack Mulhern, “The Boys in the Boat”...

'Hunger Games' prequel revives fan favorite series

‘Hunger Games’ prequel revives fan favorite series

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor December 6, 2023

Fans of Suzanne Collins’ beloved series, “The Hunger Games,” finally get another glimpse into the fictional world of Panem with the release of “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,”...

New England nostalgia wrapped up into an instant Christmas classic

New England nostalgia wrapped up into an instant Christmas classic

Keely Menyhart, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor December 6, 2023

The latest New England Christmas movie has hit theaters and brings 70s nostalgia back to our hearts.  “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa was released Nov. 10  and tells...

Suffolk professor Daniel Weidknecht debuted his newest short film "Roxbury" at Modern Theater Nov.29.

‘Roxbury’ digs at the poignant issue of discriminatory housing in the community

William Fithian, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

“Roxbury,” a documentary film directed by Suffolk University staff and faculty member Daniel Weidknecht, debuted at Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre Nov. 29. The 31-minute film focused on Roxbury’s...

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