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A memorable scene in the trailer of The Invisible Man reboot depicts Cecilia waking up in the middle of the night as her blanket is tugged off the bed. In the film, the protagonist played by Elisabeth Moss gets into a struggle with an unseen figure as her controlling ex-boyfriend Adrian creates a suit that renders him invisible. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

‘The Invisible Man’: The Hit You Didn’t See Coming

The latest edition to the “Invisible Man” canon is an effective horror on looming trauma.
Isabella Armus, Contributiing Writer March 9, 2020

Have you ever felt helplessly insane? Like your grip on reality has suddenly become completely muddled, and even when you trepidly attempt to rationalize the situation, you still...

The Day Shall Come, directed by Chris Morris, will be in cinemas on Oct. 11. (via Twitter)

‘The Day Shall Come’ Boldly Lampoons Terror and the FBI

“Four Lions” director Chris Morris takes a stab at religion, terrorism and petty government feuds.
Nicholas Weid, Contributing Writer October 2, 2019

“The Day Shall Come” is the second film from “Four Lions” director Chris Morris, and the second to explore terrorism through satirical comedy. Moses Al Shabaz (Marchant...

Promotional imagery for The Silence, a new Netflix original film. (via netflix.com)

‘The Silence’: A Netflix Algorithm Mishap

Netflix’s algorithms have predicted some of our favorite original productions, but “The Silence” isn’t one of them.
Yaroslava Bondar, Staff Writer April 22, 2019

Netflix’s “The Silence,” directed by John R. Leonetti and based on the novel of the same name by Tim Lebbon, chronicles the world as attacked by blind, flesh-eating, pterodactyl-like...

Elsie Fisher in 'Eighth Grade.

Review: Puberty Sucks But ‘Eighth Grade’ Doesn’t

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor July 13, 2018
Buckle up. "Eighth Grade" is taking us on a trip down memory lane.
Centering around the death of Isabelle Reed, LOUDER THAN BOMBS is the story of a family's attempts to unearth the mystery around the fatal car crash.

“Louder Than Bombs” Experiments With Time Successfully

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 8, 2016
Jesse Eisenberg stars in "Louder than Bombs" a family drama directed by Joachim Trier.
“Sweet Bean” is a new Japanese drama film directed by Naomi Kawase.

‘Sweet Bean,’ From Japan, Is Slow Yet Satisfying

Carter Glace, Staff Writer March 24, 2016
"Sweet Bean", the new film from Japanese director Naomi Kawase, focuses on the relationship between a bakery owner and the elderly woman he hires.
Director Trey Edward Shults presents his new film "Krisha", a story of addiction and family turmoil.

Visually Stunning “Krisha” Only Tells a Hackneyed Story

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief March 23, 2016
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2015, "Krisha" tells the story of a woman returning home for Thanksgiving dinner after 10 years away.
"A Heart of Our Own", a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.
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‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ delivers usual Wes Anderson quirks

March 6, 2014
Wes Anderson is known for his quirky feature films, and his latest project, to be released on March 7, lives up to expectations.
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‘Highway’s’ bumpy ride ultimately rewarding

February 20, 2014
Imtiaz Ali combines dark drama with musical ballads in this new Bollywood film.
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‘Man of Steel’ enough to excite audiences, but falls short

June 13, 2013
The newest Superman film is sure to evoke strong emotions.