Before fall arrives, here are 5 summer films worth the watch
Screen time columnist compiled 4 must-watch summer movies since the summer's movie theater resurgence. Read more »
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The ethical dilemma that is HBO’s ‘The Rehearsal’
Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal” creates a bizarre and mind-bending series to answer the question “what if you could prepare for the hardest moments in life?” Read more »
Robert Eggers’ ‘The Northman’ is a clever spin on the typical revenge story
The medieval action drama follows Alexander Skarsgård’s character on a journey to avenge the murder of his father, subverting traditional revenge tale tropes along the way. Read more »
5 all-star cameo predictions for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
In preparation for next week’s tentpole Marvel Cinematic Universe release “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” Screentime columnist Nate Lechner has made a list of 5 potential cameos. Read more »
'Moon Knight’s early episodes offer an intriguing story with lingering questions
“Moon Knight” differs from other Marvel Studios Disney+ shows by providing the audience with an abundance of mystery instead of action, Screentime columnist Henry O’Brien writes. Read more »
A24’s 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' offers fresh take on the multiverse
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” is a unique multiverse story with infinite creativity, Screentime columnist Nate Lechner writes. Read more »
Surprising wins and a celebrity slap: Recapping the exciting 2022 Oscars
The 2022 Oscars were a much-needed revival for an awards show that’s seen its entertainment value decline in recent years, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly says. Read more »
The prevalent dangers of sexualizing females in the film industry
Despite the advancements in female representation in film, Sophie Szydlik argues that stereotypical character tropes perpetuating unattainable beauty standards are still prevalent. Read more »
Shawn Levy’s ‘The Adam Project’ combines a star-studded cast with sci-fi nostalgia
“The Adam Project” has enough star power and heart to make for an enjoyable, fun action film, Screentime columnist Nate Lechner says. Read more »
5 movies to fill your free time over spring break
If you’ve got extra downtime this spring break, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly compiled a list of five movies you can watch to pass the time. Read more »
'The Batman' revives overdone origin story with murder mystery thriller
While “The Batman” would have benefited from being a little shorter, the retelling of the beloved superhero's story features a strong cast in a neo-noir Gotham City. Read more »
'The Ledge' is underdeveloped, missing the mark on plot, character development
“The Ledge” tries to subvert the classic pursuit trope but falls flat due to poor dialogue and a lack of character development, Screentime columnist Dom Naggar writes. Read more »
The Godfather’s portrayal of villainy allows for its lasting legacy 50 years later
This March, “The Godfather” will be celebrating 50 years since it hit theaters. Screentime writer Nate Lechner wrote about why, to this day, the film is widely understood as one of the greatest movies of all time. Read more »
Despite Disney+ success, Star Wars needs to return to box office triumph
Disney and Lucasfilm need to put together more cohesive, universal theatrical releases to revitalize the "Star Wars" franchise instead of focusing on Disney+ spinoff shows, Screentime columnist Nate Lechner says. Read more »
Ryusuke Hamaguchi brilliantly crafts a ‘slow burn’ film with ‘Drive My Car’
“Drive My Car” is a slow burn film that expertly utilizes a nearly 3-hour runtime to explore side characters and build on its main themes, Screentime columnist Henry O’Brien writes. Read more »
Movies and TV shows to avoid the cold this winter
Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly selected these five movies and TV shows for students to watch while staying warm indoors this winter. Read more »
'Flee' offers a unique approach to depicting a journey of self-discovery
Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s “Flee” is a powerful documentary about a family forced to emigrate Afghanistan during the Afghan Civil War, Screentime columnist Michael Lieberman says. Read more »
Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ is too forthright to be satirical
While Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” sheds light on the American government and media’s inadequate response to environmental issues, Screentime columnist Sam Rivo says the film is too on the nose to be an effective satire. Read more »
5 movies, TV shows to snuggle up to over winter break
Now that the fall semester has come to a close, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly lists five entertaining movies and TV shows for students to watch during the break. Read more »
'Red Rocket' subtly hides grim reality of adult film industry in absurdity
Sean Baker’s “Red Rocket” is a refreshingly hilarious take on the grim realities of the adult film industry and its characters, Screentime columnist Michael Lieberman writes. Read more »
Online discourse misses nuance of ‘The Last Duel’
Screentime columnist Lucy Messineo-Witt argues audiences prematurely characterized “The Last Duel” as problematic without the regard for historical context. Read more »
'Eternals’ proves that a star-studded cast can't always save a movie
“Eternals” delivers three-dimensional settings and plots with two-dimensional characters, writes Screentime columnist Nate Lechner. Read more »
'Passing' brings light to hidden ambiguity found within racial identity
“Passing," the film adaptation of the 1929 Nella Larsen novel of the same name, is the directorial debut for Rebecca Hall. Read more »
Visuals, performances in 'Dune' draw the viewer in from start to finish
Through its star-studded cast and beautifully-executed settings Dune is one of Villeneuve’s best, writes screentime columnist Samuel Rivo. Read more »
