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“Triple Frontier” exhilarates and disappoints

“Triple Frontier” exhilarates and disappoints
Intense tension and exciting thrills meet poor character development and a sloppy ending in Ben Affleck’s latest film.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer March 23, 2019

Director J.C. Chandor’s new action thriller “Triple Frontier” simultaneously impresses and disappoints. It combines deep messages, nerve-wracking close corner action scenes, a constantly changing pace and unexpected plot twists that continually entertain. However, the film falls short through unsatisfying...

This Ben Affleck watchlist bats a thousand

This Ben Affleck watchlist bats a thousand
Before you watch “Triple Frontier,” check out these Affleck essentials.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) March 21, 2019

Laugh all you want, but Ben Affleck is a good actor. He is an even better director. Sure, he fumbled through his career in the early 2000s with flops like “Daredevil,” “Gigli” and “Jersey Girl,” but he had a real resurgence from the late 2000s through the early 2010s. With his recent portrayal...

DC faces its most important test yet

DC faces its most important test yet
The Justice League saves the world as DC tries to save their franchise.
Caleb Aguilera, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 28, 2017

DC Entertainment officially launched its cinematic universe with “Man of Steel” in 2013. This began their arduous and often fruitless attempt to compete with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which already had a five year head start. DC’s hamfisted attempt to rush the development of their film universe,...

Status of “The Batman” remains in doubt

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Warner Bros. search for a director as Matt Reeves steps away.
Caleb Aguilera, Writer February 22, 2017
Warner Bros. search for a director as Matt Reeves steps away.

“Gone Girl” scrutinizes marital strife

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David Fincher's "Gone Girl" will leave audiences shocked at its dramatic twists and turns.
Mary Strother, Writer October 7, 2014
David Fincher's "Gone Girl" will leave audiences shocked at its dramatic twists and turns.