Far too often when a film is centered around a famous historical event or landmark court case, instead of focusing on compelling characters and interesting stories behind the events, viewers are forced to sit through preachy and vapid speeches that…
‘Certain Women’: A fascinating character study
Most of the time, when a movie has no plot or interesting buildup, it’s a smart idea to stay far away from it for your own sanity (unless it’s so bad it’s good). After all, how is it possible to…
“Denial”: fascinating history meets mediocrity
Seeing a mediocre movie can be a weird experience. You’re never enthralled or invested in it like a great movie, you’re never offended or enraged at it like a terrible movie and you’re never able to ironically enjoy it as…
2016 retrospective: ‘Norm of the North’ is worst film of the year so far
Norm of the North is a disaster that will suck the life out of anyone who comes near it.
‘Midnight Special’ not exactly special
“After I left the theater, I couldn’t help but feel that it had a lot of wasted potential.”
‘Aloha’: Wandering narrative a waste of potential
Emma Stone as one quarter Hawaiian and one quarter Chinese? Not buying it.
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ a breath of fresh air for action blockbusters
It’s like ‘Babe,’ but in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ delivers for hopeful fans
“Even though it’s only been in theaters a few days, I’ve already managed to see ‘Age of Ultron’ twice.”
‘Gatsby’ trailers and soundtrack dazzle, but will the film?
The New York lights glitter in the night. In West Egg, a mansion is filled with crowds adorned in opulent ’20s garments. Guests dance and converse on every confetti-blanketed surface. Fireworks boom above their heads as restlessness envelopes the air.
Fremont Theatre to close down
Fremont Theatre on Monterey Street will close after tonight’s 7:30 p.m. showing of “The Impossible.” Photo by David Liebig. Mustang Daily Staff Report arts@mustangdaily.net Fremont Theatre‘s 7:30 p.m. showing of “The Impossible” on Thursday might be the 70-year-old cinema’s…