THE GALLOWS REVIEW

by: Andres Eloy Sereno Hernandez edited by: Anthony Zangrillo Blumhouse Productions presents another “found footage” film (a genre in itself) that tries to reach the horror heights of “Paranormal Activity” or “Blair Witch Project.”  Those films created an immersive experience that left audiences scared as hell, wondering whether the footage Read more…

INSIDE OUT REVIEW

by: Anthony Zangrillo Pixar’s latest release Inside Out is a wonderful film that will entertain audiences of all ages. Behind a dedicated creative team and an impressive voice cast, Inside Out earns its own pedestal in the pantheon of Pixar legends. The overarching lesson lesson of the film will cause Read more…

Slow West Review

A Beautifully Cinematic Post-Modern Western   By: Katelyn Fournier Edited by: Anthony Zangrillo   John Maclean’s directorial debut Slow West begins just as the title suggests—slowly, but with a series of cinematically gorgeous images that invoke an almost surreal vision of the post-Civil War west.   The film stars Kodi Read more…

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD REVIEW

Mad Max: Fury Road Review 05/15/15 By: Koushik Paul Edited by: Anthony Zangrillo   Mad Max: Fury Road is one the most intense movies I have ever seen.  The smallest sliver of a backstory provides just enough information to set up this perfect action movie.  Without missing a beat, the film Read more…

Avengers: Age of Ultron Review

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON REVIEW By:  Carl Cottingham   Marvel! At this point, is there really a need to talk about the importance of this brand in the film industry? By now, everyone in the world knows this comic book company and its famous movie studio. They’ve successfully introduced the Read more…

The Water Diviner Review

by Anthony Zangrillo What is the price that we pay for war? Is there a proper way to pay respect to the dead? When does is become it acceptable to move on with one’s life after the death of a partner? Is violence a necessity between nations of differing ideologies? Pick Read more…

CINDERELLA REVIEW

Classic Fairytale at its Finest by: Anthony Zangrillo   As a part of Disney’s effort to transform animated classics into live-action fairytales, Cinderella captures the magic of the original story. While the film elects to replicate, rather than transcend the animated tale, the sets, costumes, and cinematography successfully create a Read more…

CHAPPIE REVIEW

Conscious Failure by: Anthony Zangrillo   With 2009’s release of District 9, Neill Blomkamp established a style of science fiction storytelling that has been a strong presence in the rest of his filmography. His gritty sense of guerrilla futurism has allowed for an effective cinematic backdrop that he uses to examine Read more…

Review: Horns

by Jared Chinigo  Adapted from the novel by Joe Hill, “Horns” tells the story of Ig Perrish (Daniel Radcliffe), a 26-year old man who becomes the prime suspect when his longtime girlfriend Merrin (Juno Temple) is found raped and murdered in the woods. Though not officially charged with the crime, Read more…