Film Reviews

Review: “Birds of Prey” is a chaotic, fun time with a lackluster story

By Pete Villasmil Directed by Cathy Yan Starring: Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor, Rosie Perez and Jurnee-Smollet Bell Over the past decade, DC Films have been a mixed bag. Batman v Superman was one of the biggest disappointments of the last decade and Justice League failed to ignite widespread excitement for a DC cinematic universe. Shazam, …

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Review: “Parasite” delivers an intense symbolic exploration

By Pete Villasmil Directed by Bong Joon-ho Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, and Park So-dam It is common during award season for films that typically fly under the radar to receive mainstream attention. In the midst of all the hype, it’s understandable for some of these anticipated movies to disappoint. Bong …

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Review: “1917” astounds in glorious and seamless fashion

By Pete Villasmil Directed by Sam Mendes Starring: Dean-Charles Chapman, George Mackay Ambitious. If there is a word that describes 1917, it’s ambitious. Not only in the sense of trying to provide a compelling war drama, in a crowded genre that already holds such iconic classics like Saving Private Ryan and Apocalypse Now, but also …

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