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“Scream” is an unsuccessful revival

“Scream” is an unsuccessful revival
This 2022 entry in the long-standing franchise struggles to grasp what made the original good.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer January 15, 2022

“Scream,” also known as “Scream 5,” is the latest entry in the famous ‘90s slasher franchise, made famous by its self-awareness of the classic horror films tropes that defined the genre for decades. The original director, the late Wes Craven, left the series on an indefinite hiatus.  Now,...

“Velvet Buzzsaw” carves up immense potential

“Velvet Buzzsaw” carves up immense potential
Director Dan Gilroy’s second feature film contains all elements of good horror, but fails to live up to Gilroy’s previously established pedigree.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer February 5, 2019

A masterful work of art is a true sight to behold. Each intentional stroke of a brush creates details that should move a person toward emotion or to ponderings of life. Well, the art in “Velvet Buzzsaw” does much more than that. The works of art in this film move the characters and draw them in with...

Kohner’s Korner: Four summer must-sees before the fall film season

"By Kyle Kohner: Four Summer Must-Sees before the fall film season"
While movie-goers and critics continue to gush over the likes of ”Mission: Impossible––Fallout” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” make sure to give these four a chance.
Kyle Kohner, Copy Editor & Office Manager September 6, 2018

This past summer will be remembered as one of the most tumultuous in recent memory for the movie industry. Amid the frustrating rise and fall of MoviePass, the summer saw the usual onslaught of blockbusters that accrued $4.4 billion in box office earnings, a dramatic increase from $3.8 billion from...