Movies

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ is a must-see for all ‘Zombieland’ lovers

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Monday, Oct. 21, 2019

After 10 years, our beloved characters from “Zombieland” are back with a new action-packed sequel, “Zombieland: Double Tap.” This film includes plenty of action, laughs and character development that any “Zombieland” fan will enjoy.

Aquaman is a sea of bliss

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Aquaman was a stunning movie, from the visuals to the acting, it exceeded all expectations.

‘Joker’ is a truly iconic interpretation that will exceed expectations

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Monday, Oct. 7, 2019

The new "Joker" film shows audiences the twisted darkness that led the beloved DC villain to become what he is notoriously known as.

Opinion: Miss Bala is a must-see heart-pounding thriller

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

Miss Bala is an action-packed, heart-racing film sure to keep you at the edge of your seat.

“Mary Poppins Returns” Review

By Austin Book · Tuesday, March 26, 2019

As the final weeks of the semester approach us, we all need a minute to sit down, relax and watch a mindlessly entertaining movie. On Friday, Campus Life played “Mary Poppins Returns.”

Privileged White Hollywood Needs To Do Better: An Oscars Review

By Rylee Barnsdale · Thursday, March 14, 2019

The 91st Academy Awards took place on Feb. 24, and while there were some incredible wins for diversity, more work needs to be done to make the Oscars as inclusive as possible.

“Glass” Movie Review

By Tiffany King · Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Universal’s release of “Glass” is the highly anticipated third film in M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” franchise, starring Bruce Willis, James McAvoy and Samuel L. Jackson.

Ponies, Bronies, and the Movie You Don’t Want to Miss

By Christen Ogden Pietraz · Monday, Oct. 30, 2017

Though the movie premise may be a brand throwback, “My Little Pony: The Movie” is in a league of its own.

Review: Blade Runner 2049

By Craig Turner · Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017

“Blade Runner 2049” very literally is a film that needs to be seen to be believed.

Movie Review: Batman v Superman

By Joe Flaherty · Sunday, March 27, 2016

Three years ago, a rumor started swirling around the fan boys and girls and social media spaces that at some point in the near future two of the worlds most iconic comic book characters would be coming to the big screen in a battle that had never been seen before. Three years of shocks, awes, casting, backlash, pre-production, re-writes, re-shoots and release dates later, Zack Snyder and Warner Brothers follow up to Man of Steel (2013) with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Yes, for the first time ever Batman and Superman go head to head in a climactic battle that is supposed to shake up super hero movies and fans and haters forever.

'10 Cloverfield Lane' takes on new direction than original 'Cloverfield'

By Joe Flaherty · Sunday, March 13, 2016

After the rousing and surprising viral marketing and box office success of Paramount Pictures and Bad Robot Productions Cloverfield (2008), fans of the found footage monster movie were expecting a sequel to the open-ended finale of the first.

Deadpool knocks it dead

By Joe Flaherty · Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016

From comic to screen, Deadpool from 20th Century Fox flies, slices and dices and rocks its slapstick humor to the big screen this year. And boy was it a laugh out loud riot.

Steve Jobs film to play at Student Center this Friday

By Joe Flaherty · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Opening this Friday in the Ballroom of the Student Center, the film Steve Jobs will be showing for students’ entertainment at 8:00 and 10:30 p.m. From Legendary Pictures, Steve Jobs is directed by Danny Boyle and stars Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet.

Celebrate love with these Valentine's Day worthy films

By Sasha Brown · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

Sometimes the best way to finish off Valentine’s Day is cuddling on the couch next to someone special in your life and watching a movie.

DiCaprio shines in new film, The Revenant

By Magdalena Rieder · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016

On January 7, at 8 p.m., my significant other and I made our way over to the Rave Cinema on Carpenter Road to check out Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest movie, The Revenant, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. What I found was so unexpected, different and refreshing, I left the movie theatre with a feeling of intense excitement and awe.

Campus Life brings new films for winter semester

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016

Presented by Eastern Michigan University’s Campus Life, the following films: The Good Dinosaur, Fruitvale Station, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and more will be headed to the big screen in the Student Center Auditorium and the Halle Library Auditorium for a free movie screening this semester.

Captain American: Civil War trailer unleashes The Black Panther

By Anthony B. Cross · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015

The highly anticipated trailer for Captain America: Civil War premiered to a packed crowd who gave overwhelming approval on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday, Dec.

Creed puts new spin on classic Rocky series

By Marquise Burns · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015

Creed is the Rocky movie that managed to surprise us, and thankfully this surprise is one that we want to see more of.

Five movies to enjoy with family over Thanksgiving break

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015

Thanksgiving is on its way and students are ready to go home and chow down on Turkey, cranberry sauce and all kind of traditional dishes.

Pros and cons of box office hit, The Martian

By Imani Hassan · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, has done phenomenal in the box office and it isn’t hard to see why.

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