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Review | ‘Violent Night’ — Santa goes full viking

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • December 9, 2022

“Violent Night” relies too heavily on graphic violence at the expense of all else. But somewhere in this almost catastrophically absurd blend of gore and family drama emerges a thoroughly enjoyable experience. How? Well, aside from Harbour’s acting and screen presence — let’s call it Christmas magic.

Trevorrow’s “Jurassic World” gnashes into theaters

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer • June 15, 2015

“Jurassic World”Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’OnofrioDirected By: Colin TrevorrowGrade: B+Jurassic World is finally open.Twenty-two years after the disastrous events captured...

“San Andreas” fails to shake audience

By Chang Zuo / For The Pitt News • May 28, 2015

"San Andreas"Grade: DStarring: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra DaddarioDirected by: Brad Peyton“San Andreas” wastes no time in dunking audiences into a pool of action-disaster movie clichés.The...

“Mad Max: Fury Road” is everything an action movie should be

By Matt Maielli / Staff Writer • May 14, 2015

"Mad Max: Fury Road"Directed By: George MillerStarring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas HoultGrade: A+Move over, Michael Bay, because George Miller is back, and he brought a set of defibrillators.After...