Listen closely: ‘The Vast of Night’ is a triumph of character-driven science fiction
By Simon Sweeney, Staff Writer
May 26, 2020
The tight confines in which “The Vast of Night” operates –– a hazy, distinctly and intentionally low-budget look, a script that essentially limits real characterization to Everett and Fay and a lean 89-minute runtime –– only heighten the frequent moments of real heart and legitimately interesting experimentation.
Review | “Trolls: World Tour” is mindless fun
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
April 14, 2020
“Trolls: World Tour” is one of the first films to be made available for digital home release at the same time as its theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ sets the patriarchal roots of the film industry ablaze
By Vikram Sundar, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Lesbian representation is scarcely found in cinema and global film industries still largely considered it taboo.
Sex, drugs and R&B: The Weeknd recreates earlier sounds with ’80s-inspired ‘After Hours’
By Elise Lavallee, Contributing Editor
March 24, 2020
“After Hours” has more hits than misses, with something for everyone and every mood, sliding effortlessly between upbeat and slower emotional tracks.
“Emma” is a joyous, low-stakes escape into the past
By Simon Sweeney, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
“Emma” delivers a slate full of great performances, a witty script, top-tier design and cinematography to give you a wildly entertaining two hours of fancy dress and snippy Brits.
“Sex Education” season 2 brings realness to teen relationships
By Siddhi Shockey, Senior Staff Writer
February 13, 2020
With its raunchy and sometimes cringeworthy opening scenes of failed attempts at sex and nuanced relationships, “Sex Education” offers a hilarious and sometimes deeply moving view of adolescence.
Review | “P.S I Still Love You” opens its heart to more than romance
By Diana Velasquez, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
“To All The Boys I Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You” carries on the story of Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) who, after the last movie’s conclusion, is finally starting her new relationship with certified heartthrob Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), one of the most popular boys at school.
Mac Miller’s legacy lives on with ‘Circles’
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
January 21, 2020
The opening lyrics to Pittsburgh native Mac Miller’s posthumous album “Circles” left me feeling eerie and somber.
Review | Figure skater debunks Netflix’s newest drama ‘Spinning Out’
By Sarah Connor, Contributing Editor
January 14, 2020
A poster for the new Netflix show “Spinning Out” reads, “It may be cold, but there is no chill.” This might be the perfect way to describe the show, a drama about a 21-year-old figure skater.
Review | Cat(s) fight : A movie that transcends critique
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
January 9, 2020
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Hooper’s film adapts has always been a bizarre creature of the ’80s — music and lyrics heavily inspired by a collection of T.S. Eliot poems, structured around an idea that’s referred to by some generous people as the show’s “plot.”