‘Runner Runner’ is a disappointing mess
Despite an exciting premise, the plot leaves audiences confused.
View Article‘Ender’s Game’ doesn’t get off the ground
“Ender’s Game” fails to successfully make the jump from page to screen.
View Article‘Catching Fire’ is epic, dark and outstanding
After a disappointing beginning to the movie franchise, the second installment picks up the slack
View Article2013 demonstrates a strong year in film
The past year introduced a great deal of worthy blockbusters worth the attention of any cinematic junkie.
View Article‘Anchorman 2’ a rare exception to disappointing comedy sequels
‘The Legend’ lives up to its cult-level hype.
View Article‘Frozen’ a welcome return to form
Get back into the Disney spirit with “Frozen,” which is easily one of the best animated films in recent memory.
View Article‘The Lego Movie’ a fun adventure
Warner Bros. builds a blockbuster in “The Lego Movie.”
View Article‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s’ triumphant return to New York
Jimmy Fallon has rung in a new era of late-night television as the new host of “The Tonight Show.”
View Article‘Bates Motel’ checks in for its second season
The A&E original series “Bates Motel” continues to be thrilling and mysterious in its second season.
View Article‘Noah’ a sinking ship
Darren Aronofsky, a director best known for the 2010 film “Black Swan,” has fallen victim to that most dreaded art-versus-production trope of Hollywood; a big budget. “Noah,” his latest effort, had...
View Article‘Transcendence’ a fumbling cautionary tale
Wally Pfister’s directorial debut is contrived and graceless
View ArticleRemembering Robin Williams
A personal account of the effects of the death of an icon, from Nathan Frontiero.
View Article‘The Giver’ is a torturous, misguided bore
An unwelcome addition to the ever-growing list of young adult dystopia films
View Article‘Snowpiercer’ is a compelling dystopian rush
Though uneven at parts, the film carries powerful message.
View Article‘Under the Skin’ is an entrancing, enlightening film
Scarlett Johansson takes your breath away with a mesmerizing, avant-garde performance
View ArticleThe Antlers evolve beautifully with ‘Familiars’
The group’s fifth LP both shifts the band’s sound and plays to its strengths.
View ArticleMichael Fassbender shines in eccentric, disarming ‘Frank’
A successfully whimsical and offbeat story.
View Article‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ changes the meaning of summer blockbusters
James Gunn’s humorous space epic breaks the mold of what audiences traditionally find in a summer hit.
View Article‘The Drop’ is a case study in empathy
Tom Hardy shines in Dennis Lehane short story turned film.
View ArticleLove and loss resonate in ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby’
Ned Benson’s directorial debut features a deeply affecting, thoughtfully crafted narrative.
View Article‘The Legend of Korra’ kicks off Book Four with a bang
Fourth season premiere promises darker, more mature final chapter.
View ArticleAt the end of your rope? Write about it
Nathan Frontiero offers his take on the benefits of writing to address troubling inner thoughts.
View Article‘Interstellar’ is an exhilarating, emotional space odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s latest has a beating heart beneath the spectacle.
View ArticleMiles Teller and J.K. Simmons shine in ‘Whiplash’
With a sharply focused narrative and strong performances from its lead actors, the film is best experienced up close.
View Article‘Selma’ resonates with the here and now
Strongly acted and directed, the historical drama is a film for the ages.
View ArticleMore mood than blood in ‘A Most Violent Year’
Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain deliver tense, engaging performances in this atmospheric crime drama.
View Article‘The Last Five Years’ hits most of the right notes
One of my close friends introduced me to Jason Robert Brown’s “The Last Five Years” when we were freshmen, and I’ve been listening to the original cast recording regularly ever since. I’ve never seen...
View Article‘Kingsman’ a rollicking take on the spy flick
Matthew Vaughn’s latest masterfully balances well-timed comedy with high-stakes action.
View Article‘While We’re Young’ meditates on age, experience, and authenticity
Writer/director Noah Baumbach poses thought-provoking questions about the significance of truth in life and storytelling.
View Article‘Oscar Who?’: A Film Special Issue
The Arts & Living section of the Daily Collegian looks at a broad spectrum of film largely overlooked by the 88th Academy Awards.
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