Review

Review: 'Apple Cider Vinegar' uncovers the fraud of Belle Gibson

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

"Apple Cider Vinegar" is an emotional rollercoaster for Milla Blake, who endures Belle Gibson's misleading information. Gibson deceives innocent people to profit from them through donations and social media.

EMU Theatre and the audience unite for the queer joy of 'The Rocky Horror Show'

By Frank Remski · Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

EMU Theatre’s performance of “The Rocky Horror Show” opened on Feb. 14. A hilarious, satirical play that pokes fun at science fiction horror and explores queerness, the audience was encouraged to play along. As such, it was an immersive experience where the audience became a part of the show.

Review: FKA twigs’s ‘Eusexua’ is filled with blissful bangers

By Frank Remski · Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

The newest album from alternative pop artist FKA twigs, “Eusexua” took the listener on a pursuit of transcendent euphoria. The album lived up to its promise, delivering beautiful and thoughtful pop songs throughout.

Review: ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ is a headache inducing disaster

By Frank Remski · Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

“Star Trek: Section 31” was a television film following Philippa Georgiou, a character from the series “Star Trek: Discovery.” The visuals were the only redeeming quality, as the film had weak acting, one-dimensional characters, and a disastrous plot.

Review: 'XO, Kitty' is full of love triangles

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

Cathcart shows her genuine emotions behind Kitty’s character of self-discovery. She portrays the confusing feelings perfectly while also being hurt by trying to find her mother’s family in Korea.

Review: ‘Wolf Man’ features gruesome werewolves, but feels incomplete as a movie

By Frank Remski · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

“Wolf Man” is a werewolf horror film that follows a family fighting to survive a night on a remote farm. A tense film that made the werewolf transformation gruesome, it felt as if it was missing important scenes.

Review: 'Black Diamond' follows a deadly love triangle

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

In "Black Diamond," Elena is determined to leave her old life behind, and this turns into a deadly game.

Review: 'Your Fault' leaves fans in tears

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

In "Your Fault," the connection between Nick and Noah is undeniable, their chemistry keeps fans intrigued. This film follows their relationship as it gets more complicated.

Review: 'Missing You' is a thrilling limited series

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

In "Missing You," Kat Donovan is a strong female main character who is a detective who will stop at nothing until the truth comes to light. She is a determined detective who will discover the horrible truth behind an operation that could be connected to her ex-fiance.

Review: Netflix's 'The Six Triple Eight' tells a powerful true story

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

In "The Six Triple Eight," Kerry Washington performs incredibly well as Major Charity Adams. Her character conveys strong and brave emotions while facing discrimination as a Black woman.

Review: 'American Primeval' emphasizes the 'wild' in the Wild West

By Frank Remski · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

“American Primeval” was a Netflix series with a brutal, violent depiction of the Wild West. Though it had good characters and personal conflict, it needed a deeper look at political motives and themes.

Review: 'Carry-On' is a suspenseful Christmas thriller

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025

Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman’s action scenes are intense and thrilling in Netflix's "Carry On." Bateman is a tremendous, unexpected villain in this exciting film.

Review: 'A Brooklyn Love Story' portrays a heartfelt community

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

The chemistry between Mike and Honey in "A Brooklyn Love Story" is cute and wholesome. Their love for one another gives a meet-cute vibe.

Review: 'Dune: Prophecy' somehow makes superpowered space nuns boring

By Frank Remski · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025

"Dune: Prophecy" features a strong cast and good CGI effects, but its lifeless cinematography, weak world building, and lackluster writing leave much to be desired.

Review: 'Nosferatu' — the gothic tale reborn

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

In "Nosferatu," Skarsgard's acting was intriguing. The vampire’s old English and creepiness of voice blended well, showing his character's true intentions and evilness.

Review: Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' is full of adventure and loyalty

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Dec. 30, 2024

The music in "Mufasa" was beautifully done and gave the audience this lightness to the story. It captured the emotion behind the characters.

Review: Netflix's 'Black Doves' is a thrilling series

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024

"Black Doves" is a perfect, thrilling show, especially during this time of the year as it occurs during Christmas time. The action scenes are intense and keep the audience on their feet.

Review: 'The Madness' is a captivating thriller series

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

The acting in "The Madness" is incredible and shows the true emotions behind the characters. The series is filled with deep meanings behind the fear of black individuals facing white supremacists.

Review: A horse girl gallops in anime Middle-earth in 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

By Frank Remski · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

"The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" brought fans a new standalone anime film in Middle-earth, but it missed the mark.

Review: 'Cruel Intentions' reboot leaves fans astonished

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

"Cruel Intentions" is trending on Prime Video. This show is about toxic college students in sororities and fraternities. It is a romantic, suspenseful, and thrilling show that keeps the audience intrigued every episode.

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