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The RoundUp

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The RoundUp

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The RoundUp

"The Shade": What Could Have Been a Stellar Movie

“The Shade”: What Could Have Been a Stellar Movie

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter October 9, 2024

"The Shade” is a horror/drama movie that revolves around a family still grieving at the loss of their father, the movie follows the middle son of the family, Ryan as he navigates through a darkness that...

“Civil War”: A24’s Anti-War and Pro-Journalism Film

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter May 10, 2024

In collaboration with Peyton Lee. Spoilers ahead. 3 weeks ago, A24's latest and most anticipated movie, “Civil War”, was released. There's been a lot of media coverage around it, but the overarching...

Over the Garden Wall: The Story of Maturity

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter February 12, 2024

Over the Garden Wall (OtGW) is a series that I hold dear and close to my heart. In many ways, I found myself relating to the cast that comprises this mini-series. Originally pitched back in 2012, the series...

Bee and PuppyCat: Not So Lazy in Space

Stacy Saucedo, Reporter March 31, 2023

Life can be hard and rather depressing, especially coming out of the pandemic and whatnot. Everyone needs a show that just lets them relax and have a fun time with it. Enter “Bee and PuppyCat” a web...

The Dead Center doesn’t break any new ground, but it’s more effective than most horror films

The Dead Center doesn’t break any new ground, but it’s more effective than most horror films

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 20, 2019

The Dead Center is about a man who comes back to life after dying. If I had a quarter for every film that had a similar premise, I’d have a fortune (or a couple hundred dollars). In spite of the lack...

Spider-Man: Far From Home is a highly entertaining blend of teen comedy and superhero movie

Spider-Man: Far From Home is a highly entertaining blend of teen comedy and superhero movie

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 8, 2019

4/5   I don’t hide my disdain for Marvel. I’ve repeatedly called them trite and boring and repetitive. As Martin Scorsese said in a recent New York Times article, “they are sequels in name...

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum is a misfire

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is a misfire

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 8, 2019

3/5   John Wick launched a phenomenon. It made Keanu Reeves a household name (again). As a matter of fact, Epic Games even added a John Wick skin to Fortnite. And it’s pretty easy to see why...

The Art of Self-Defense is a brilliantly acted, but flawed film

The Art of Self-Defense is a brilliantly acted, but flawed film

Chirag Mangnaik, Reporter November 8, 2019

4/5   There aren’t any bad performances in The Art of Self-Defense. Jesse Eisenberg does a fantastic job as usual, and Alessandro Nivola and Imogen Poots do a phenomenal job of rendering their...

Compliance is a Problematic Misstep

Compliance is a Problematic Misstep

Chirag Mangnaik June 7, 2019

3/5 Compliance hints at greatness, but is never able to fully manifest itself. This movie could’ve been a solid film that gave deep insight into human behavior. Unfortunately, Compliance never achieves...

Booksmart is a Hilariously Fresh Teen Comedy

Booksmart is a Hilariously Fresh Teen Comedy

Chirag Mangnaik May 30, 2019

5/5   The teen movie genre is often the genre with the least innovation. Characters are often dull and repetitive, and, the movies can feel like too-safe cash-grabs. Perhaps, then, Booksmart’s...

Sister Act is a Trite, Didactic Missed Opportunity

Sister Act is a Trite, Didactic Missed Opportunity

Chirag Mangnaik May 29, 2019

2/5 There isn’t much directly bad about Sister Act. It’s funny, it has some good performances and it doesn’t bore. But, the entire project feels like something is sorely missing. For one, the film...

High Life is a Twistedly Enchanting Vision

High Life is a Twistedly Enchanting Vision

Chirag Mangnaik April 25, 2019

5/5 (not to be confused with the 2009 comedy movie High Life) [Spoiler alert] High Life is a science-fiction masterpiece. It feels like a film coming from an established director, with a lot of...

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