Set It Up (TV-14) ★★★
Netflix Sets Itself Up for a Future in Rom-Coms
It seems as though finding a healthy work-life balance is a struggle for many Americans these days. People are constantly on the go and connected to … Read more
Author: Jessica DeLong
Molly’s Game (R) ★★★
Try Your Hand at Molly’s Game
Molly’s Game is the true story of the rise, fall and redemption of Molly Bloom, who by the age of 26 was dubbed the “Poker Princess” for organizing high-stakes … Read more
The Post (PG-13) ★★★
The Post Defends the Freedom of the Press
Although people rail against journalists and media for having bias, leaking stories, or disseminating fake news, it’s hard to imagine a democracy without the press working to … Read more
I, Tonya (R) ★★★½
“I, Tonya” Ranks High on the Scale
Olympic figure skater, Tonya Harding, was one of the most hated people in America in the early 90s due to one of the most astonishing scandals in sports. … Read more
Marshall (PG-13) ★★★
Marshall: Educational & Entertaining
Fast-rising actor, Chadwick Boseman (Captain America: Civil War, 2017), sure has his historical portrayals down. After playing baseball great, Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013) and musician James Brown in … Read more
Blade Runner 2049 (R) ★★½
Visually Stunning, but a Long Time Running
The original Blade Runner, released in 1982, was a groundbreaking film that masterfully weaved elements from science fiction, detective stories, and even philosophy. It is considered a … Read more
Ingrid Goes West (R) ★★★
Narcissism at Its Finest
Social media outlets like Instagram and Facebook can be a great way to stay in touch with people and share experiences with friends and family (and strangers). Social media can also … Read more
Detroit (R) ★★★
Detroit: When 1967 Meets 2017
When most people talk about the civil rights movement, they are usually referring to the work of activists to counter racism in the South. But African-Americans didn’t face injustice solely … Read more
Atomic Blonde (R) ★★★
Atomic Blonde Provides Explosive Action This Summer
Charlize Theron, may be an Oscar-winning actress, but she might be better known as an action star with her recent performances in The Fate of the Furious and … Read more
Dunkirk (PG-13) ★★★★
A Masterpiece on All Fronts
The Battle of Dunkirk is not as well known to average Americans compared to other WWII battles such as D-Day or the Battle of the Bulge. That is probably because … Read more
The Big Sick (R) ★★★★
“The Big Sick” Will Cure the Blockbuster Overload This Summer
Many romantic comedy films can be fairly sappy with the main crisis being some variant of “will they or won’t they.” In fact, it’s pretty … Read more
The Hero (R) ★★½
The Hero Cannot Save the Day
The pursuit of professional success often comes with a cost. This is a lesson that many people only realize when they look back on their lives and realize … Read more
The Promise (PG-13) ★★★
The Promise Fails to Deliver
The Armenian Genocide is one of the most tragic stories of the 20th century as the Turks massacred an estimated 1 million Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire. The systematic … Read more
Table 19 (PG-13) ★★
Table This Film…For Good
Have you ever attended a wedding and ended up wanting to crawl into a hole because you were seated at a table with complete strangers? Despite the initial awkwardness, these situations … Read more
Get Out (R) ★★★½
Get Out and See this Film
You cannot always judge a book by its cover. Similarly, you shouldn’t judge a movie by its trailer. These words of wisdom are especially true for the film Get … Read more
Silence (R) ★★★★
Have Faith in Silence
For living legend Martin Scorsese, who spent nearly 30 years trying to get this film made and even contemplated joining the priesthood, it would be an understatement to call Silence a … Read more
Julieta (R) ★★★½
A Mother and Child Reunion?
With the slew of super hero mega films, book to film adaptations and unoriginal American pictures that hope the star power will singlehandedly carry the film, foreign films are often … Read more
Nocturnal Animals (R) ★★★½
Tom Ford Designs Another Work of Art
In the build-up to Oscar season, Hollywood studios release their “best films” from Thanksgiving to Christmas to such an extent that it can be overwhelming to the public. … Read more
Hidden Figures (PG) ★★★★
Appropriately Titled Feel-Good Feature
In the early 1960s, tensions between the U.S and Russia were so strong that it even spilled over into the space programs. After the Russians jumped ahead in the Space Race … Read more
Jackie (R) ★★★½
Portman Brings Jackie to Life
The Kennedy family was nicknamed “America’s First Family” and there has been no shortage of interest in them over the years. America’s obsession with the Kennedy’s has inspired countless books, … Read more
Miss Sloane (R) ★★★
“Miss Sloane” Is Ambitious, Fierce
If this past election has taught us anything, it’s that politics is an ugly business. Even more troubling than the viciousness of elections is that even with all of the … Read more
Bleed for This (R) ★★★
“Bleed for This” – Call It a Comeback
Boxing is nicknamed the “sweet science,” which is a strange name given that it is arguably the most violent and physically punishing sport. Anyone who steps into … Read more
GHOSTBUSTERS (PG-13) ★★★½
Undeniable Ghoul Power In The Latest Installment of “Ghostbusters”
When the cast was announced for the long-awaited next film in the Ghostbusters franchise, some short-sighted fans were upset that the Ghostbuster team would not star … Read more
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (R) ★★½
No Need to RSVP to the Theater
Two girls tricking two brothers into taking them to a Hawaiian wedding sounds like an attempt to create a female version of Wedding Crashers. Oddly enough, however, Mike … Read more