This year’s Oscar nominations point to roadblocks
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen has Oscar dreams, but Hollywood’s current climate proves a lot of norms stand in her way. Read more »
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Super Bowl weekend proves to be scary at box office
Super Bowl weekend typically isn’t a good time to release a film. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin shares why horror genres can break that trend. Read more »
The hero we’ve all been waiting for is actually a piece of plastic
Superhero flicks are dominating film culture nowadays, but movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen says we're about to meet a hero better than them all — Lego Batman. Read more »
Controversy transports 'A Dog’s Purpose' into irrelevance
"A Dog's Tale" garnered a lot of attention recently because of a controversial video filmed on set. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin says the talk doesn't matter. Read more »
Documentaries surge back to relevance thanks to streaming, diversity
In a big year for the Oscars, some of the most notable nominees are the ones we tend to overlook: the documentaries. Read more »
The rise and fall of M. Night Shyamalan and how he shattered expectations
From a break out phenomenon with "The Sixth Sense" to the hard flop "Lady in the Water," M. Night Shyamalan's career has been anything but predictable. Read more »
3 movies to watch before Inauguration Day
These three films have certain qualities that make them a good watch before Donald Trump is inaugurated Friday. Read more »
5 movies to check out over Christmas weekend
Christmas, for some people, is the most wonderful time of the year. It might be the most wonderful time for the cinema too. Here are movie columnist Erik Benjamin's top 5 Christmas picks. Read more »
Brand strength helps Disney crush box office record
Disney recently smashed the amount of money made in a year at the box office. Read Erik Benjamin's take on why and how they got there. Read more »
Student film festival brings film communities together in first year
This student film festival, planned by the Delta Kappa Alpha professional film fraternity, will showcase student work from the variety of film communities around campus. Read more »
'Allied' might not be what you expected: Look for classic Hollywood angles
"Allied" is a cinematic, beautiful collaboration between Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, but the World War II love story nods back to "Casablanca" and other Hollywood classics. Read more »
Hollywood buckles up for tumultuous Trump presidency
As the United States moves into what will certainly be an eventful Donald Trump presidential term, movie columnist Erik Benjamin speculates on what that means for Hollywood. Read more »
What to watch with your family this Thanksgiving weekend
Instead of continuing political debates from Turkey Day this Thanksgiving weekend or pushing someone for a black friday deal, settle down with some films that please the whole family. Read more »
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' perfectly substitutes for holiday season football
Thanksgiving flicks are hard to hunt. Check out a John Hughes classic this holiday weekend, you won't regret it, assures movie columnist Brian Hamlin. Read more »
Doctor Strange highlights new directions of superhero movies
When creating franchises, one has to worry about keeping the audience entertained. We love superhero movies — they’re all the rage right now. We love… Read more »
FilmStruck fills streaming hole for movie connoisseurs
In the middle of the streaming age where so many platforms offer the same services, FilmStruck targets people seeking quality, artistic cinema. Read more »
Burton/Depp partnership built legacy from '90s to now
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have worked on a lot of films together since "Edward Scissorhands" in 1990, but they've become a bit complacent with their artistry. Read more »
Kevin Hart's new movie changes the comedy game
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin said he is excited about Kevin Hart's new release, which he predicts will have a big impact on comedy we know it. Read more »
'Birth of a Nation' should be separated from director's past
Especially within the context of "Birth of a Nation," movie columnist Erik Benjamin contends that an artist's work should be thought of in its own right. Read more »
'Patriots Day' release too soon after shock of 2013 Boston bombings
"Patriots Day," a new Mark Walhberg production chronicling the events of the Boston Marathon bombings, is a poorly timed theatrical release just 3 years after the attacks. Read more »
New live-action Lion King poised to be smash hit
Disney announced it will make a live-action adaption of their classic film "The Lion King," and movie columnist Erik Benjamin can't wait. Read more »
Human Rights Film Festival will bring together social and academic community
This weekend, the Human Rights Film Festival will bring together a selection of films curated by 23 academic departments. Read more »
'Hell or High Water' becomes best western since 'True Grit'
Movie columnist Brian Hamlin is a fan of old-school westerns, movies where the hot desert is often a character in and of itself. Read more »
