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"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" did not live up to expectations. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’: A disappointment of multi-dimensional proportions

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist February 24, 2023

Have you ever tried drinking a smoothie with too many ingredients that just did not seem to match? That’s kind of what watching “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is like. This third installment...

"Missing" follows the story of a teen girl trying to track down her mother through the computer screen. (Photo courtesy of The Movie Spoiler)

Movie Review: ‘Missing’: An electrifying mystery told through iconic screenlife aesthetics

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist January 27, 2023

In recent years, small-budget thriller and horror films have brought considerable income for cinemas. Much like blockbuster action pictures, these movies incentivize audiences to come to the theaters for...

Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play two New York Times journalists who expose Harvey Weinstein's abuse in Hollywood. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Movie Review: ‘She Said’: Empowering biographical #MeToo drama

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist December 2, 2022

Power lies in two places: with those at the top and in the collective strength of those willing to stand against them. In the wake of continued abuses of power in politics and entertainment, “She Said”...

'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' features Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright and Danai Gurira. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ honors Chadwick Boseman’s legacy

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist November 18, 2022

After four long years, the "Black Panther" franchise makes a dramatic return to the screen. This time, director Ryan Coogler attempts to pull off a bold sequel without the Black Panther himself after the...

The precise attention to detail in 'Till' strengthens the film's commentary on racism and injustice. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Till’ calls out historical injustice amid contemporary political division

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist November 11, 2022

During our current, pivotal American moment, “Till” reminds audiences to draw attention to unjust actions even when political systems attempt to silence innocent people. “Till” chronicles the...

'Terrifier 2' features gratuitous violence and gore throughout its nearly two-and-a-half-hour runtime. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Terrifier 2’: The most disgusting movie of the year

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist October 28, 2022

If you want a film that will keep you up for the next five nights, then "Terrifier 2" is the film for you. It’s the kind of experience that will make you vomit, pass out and shake uncontrollably in your...

Bobby, the main character of "Bros," lacked the charm necessary for a rom-com lead. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Bros’ features ambitious premise, uneven execution

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist October 7, 2022

After I saw the trailer for “Bros,” I was excited by what the film seemed to advertise: a rom-com that centered an LGBTQ museum exhibit. However, the resulting movie is a mixed bag with some funny...

Florence Pugh and Harry Styles give impressive performances as the lead characters in "Don't Worry Darling." (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is successful in aesthetics, lacking in dialogue

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist September 30, 2022

Often, people tell me that they choose films based on their ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, which is a real shame because they often miss out on those more interesting films that try to do things differently....

"The Woman King" is an epic about the Agojie, a battalion of female warriors in the Kingdom of Dahomey. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: ‘The Woman King’ gracefully centers underrepresented narratives

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist September 23, 2022

It is disappointing to me that Hollywood makes very few films highlighting the storylines of individual African countries. Additionally, there are very few films that showcase the strength, intelligence...

Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" biopic, featuring Austin Butler in the titular role, is now available on HBO Max. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Movie Review: Overly simplistic ‘Elvis’ biopic hits streaming services

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist September 16, 2022

When I saw the trailers and ads for "Elvis," I wasn’t particularly excited. I didn’t see why his story was worth telling again at this particular moment in history. However, with a strong box office...

"Marcel the Shell with Shoes On" took the top spot among summer movies with impressive aesthetics and heartwarming themes. (Photo courtesy of Plex.tv)

Movie Review: Top five movies of the summer

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist September 2, 2022

For perhaps the first time in several years, mindless action movies did not dominate the theaters this summer. Interestingly, there was a strong focus on meaningful, thematically complex pictures that...

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' explores the fractured relationship between a middle-aged Chinese immigrant and her daughter through a series of parallel dimensions. (Photo courtesy of IGN)

Movie Review: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ successfully embodies experimental filmmaking

By Myles Wolf, Movie Columnist April 29, 2022

If you haven't watched "Everything Everywhere All at Once," you might be thinking: could a film have a more pretentious and arrogant title than this one? Is it even possible for a film with a name like...

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