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Dolemite is my name review_courtesy of Netflix

Eddie Murphy returns with ‘Dolemite Is My Name’

Sabrina LeBoeuf October 29, 2019

Iconic actor Eddie Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore in his vulgar, yet entertaining, return to the Hollywood spotlight in the Netflix biographical drama “Dolemite Is My Name.” This crass,...

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‘The Current War’: A movie about electricity with no spark

Avery Wohleb October 28, 2019

For a movie about electricity, it certainly lacks a spark. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, “The Current War” is an attempt to tell the story of when two legendary inventors begin to clash....

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‘The VICE Guide to Bigfoot’ provides shallow yet entertaining mockumentary of the creature

Noah Levine October 28, 2019

The only thing scarier than Bigfoot is millennials. “The VICE Guide to Bigfoot” is the feature directorial debut for Zach Lamplugh and stars writer and producer Brian Emond. “VICE...

In Search of Darkness COURTESY of CreatorVC

‘In Search of Darkness’ deep dives into fascinating history of ‘80s horror

Noah Levine October 24, 2019

While many people fear the darkness, some search for it. “In Search of Darkness” documents and analyzes the history and impact of horror films in the 1980s. Featuring a slew of absurd films...

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‘An Uncomfortable Woman’ brings diversity to film industry

Amarachi Ngwakwe October 22, 2019

From being talked over to being taken less seriously in the workplace, the everyday experiences as a woman are frequently frustrating and serve as the focal point in “An Uncomfortable Woman,”...

Looking for Alaska_courtesy of Hulu

‘Looking for Alaska’ leaves audiences cringing, crying and confused

Ariana Arredondo October 21, 2019

“Looking for Alaska” romanticizes toxic friendships and leaves audiences looking for a deeper meaning. John Green, author of “The Fault in Our Stars” (2012), returns with more...

Eli review_courtesy of Netflix

Netflix horror ‘Eli’ is scary — scary bad

Aimee Knight October 21, 2019

Some films are so bad, they’re good. Netflix’s new horror “Eli” fails to even meet this bar. “Eli” has all the potential to be the emotionally-charged, original horror...

Zombieland interview_courtesy of Gary Miller

Director Ruben Fleischer, Jesse Eisenberg talk ‘Zombieland,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ student filmmaking

Noah Levine October 18, 2019

Audiences stepped foot into “Zombieland” in 2009, and a decade later the original cast and director have returned to the iconic undead stomping ground. To celebrate the release of “Zombieland:...

Maleficent review_courtesy of Disney

Maleficent’s story lost in mess of uninteresting characters, abandoned plot lines

Ariana Arredondo October 18, 2019

Maleficent’s powerful presence is the only thing keeping audiences out of an Aurora-like slumber as characters return for Disney’s second installment of the series. Directed by Joachim Rønning...

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Here are Halloween movies to watch if you’re afraid of horror

Catherine Cardenas October 18, 2019

With Halloween less than two weeks away, it’s finally time to binge-watch spooky movies. If you’re ready to get in the Halloween spirit but aren’t a fan of jump scares and crazy clowns,...

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‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ brings back comedic mayhem in signature undead style

Noah Levine October 17, 2019

According to the second survival rule of Zombieland, one must always Double Tap, even if it takes 10 years to do it.  The gang returns in the long-awaited sequel to 2009’s “Zombieland,”...

Joker courtesy Warner Bros

‘Joker’ is everything but a laughing matter

Noah Levine October 3, 2019

The highly anticipated and extremely controversial “Joker,” directed by Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”), has arrived, detailing a complex, mesmerizing and terrifying story about...

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