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Review: ‘Zero Day’ should be impeached

Netflix’s new star-studded limited series is poorly made and afraid to meaningfully comment on our current political landscape.
Leo Field, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

Nowadays, it seems like more and more acclaimed film stars are jumping ship to the world of streaming. Just take a look at the cast of Netflix’s new political-thriller limited...

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The Oscars have a category fraud problem

Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña are front-runners in the supporting categories, but should they even be there?
Leo Field, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

At the Oscars, category fraud is nothing new. When it comes to award shows, movies often campaign their actors in the wrong category just for a better chance of winning. Look no...

8 must-watch films by Black female directors

8 must-watch films by Black female directors

From historical dramas to romantic comedies, here are some films to add to your watchlist — and not just during Black History Month.

This Black History Month and beyond, it’s important to spotlight the work of Black female directors, a historically underrepresented group in Hollywood — only 5.3% of directors...

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love

Here’s what’s playing in our headphones when no one else is listening.

When it comes to certain songs, we're grateful earbuds — and the private listening experience they offer — exist. However, these occasionally cringeworthy picks have earned...

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The case for ‘The Brutalist’

This over three-hour period epic has a lot to say. Here’s why it should sweep this year’s Oscars.
Leo Field, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

When it premiered at the Venice Film Festival last September, “The Brutalist” was hailed as the next great American epic. Even before A24 acquired Brady Corbet’s sprawling...

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Review: ‘I’m Still Here’ is Brazil’s anti-authoritarian message to the world

Nominated for three Academy Awards, Walter Salles’ profound family drama is just as emotionally resonant as it is politically relevant.
Leo Field, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

In trying times, political films are nothing new. One of cinema’s most essential functions is to inform its audience — to share the intricacies of another culture, another...

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6 of 2024’s most overlooked movies

Before “Anora” and “Wicked” become the unbridled talk of the town, take a look at a few of 2024’s most underrated gems.
Leo Field, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

The 2025 Academy Awards are approaching, and with them come the inevitability that most people will only be talking about a handful of movies released in 2024. However, it’s...

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Review: ‘Juror #2’ is a timely and subversive hit piece on American institutions

All objections are overruled in Clint Eastwood’s newest film.
Leo Field, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

“To the justice system. It ain’t perfect. But it’s the best we got,” so proclaims a defense attorney in Clint Eastwood’s latest courtroom drama “Juror #2.” At 94...

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Review: ‘Conclave’ is not the answer to our prayers

Despite a standout lead performance, Edward Berger’s star-studded drama misses the mark with its lack of relevant commentary surrounding the Catholic Church.
Leo Field, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Tackling religion in a film is never an easy task. With centuries of context and an array of audiences both critical and staunchly supportive of religious institutions, someone’s...

Four people look up to a fighter who is in a boxing ring. The fighter is hanging on the ropes, looking back down to the others.

Review: ‘The Featherweight’ is a certified heavy hitter

Robert Kolodny’s new boxing faux-documentary takes us back to ’60s Connecticut, where Willie Pep plots his return to the ring.
Leo Field, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

The boxing film genre has been a staple of cinema since its inception — each filmmaker tackling these movies bringing a new perspective to the genre. John G. Avildsen gave us...

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Review: Transform your expectations with ‘Transformers One’

Josh Cooley’s newest film provides the backstory of Optimus Prime and Megatron in a riveting animated format.
Ellie DaSilva and Leo Field October 7, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Transformers One.” It’s no secret that the trailer for “Transformers One” sucked. The teaser for the newest installment...