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A curated collection of spectacular classic and contemporary films.

Dashiell Dekker’s Favorite Films of All Time

Dashiell Dekker gives a final send-off with his all time favorite films.
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Jun 9, 2023
Dashiell Dekker gives a final send-off with his all time favorite films.
Gregg Arakis 1995 road trip movie is back in 4K

“The Doom Generation”: 25 years later

Gregg Araki’s 90s threesome apocalypto road trip remains just as powerful as it did back than.
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Apr 26, 2023
Gregg Araki’s 90s threesome apocalypto road trip remains just as powerful as it did back than
Joaquin Phoenix has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

‘Beau is Afraid’ is whimsically hellish — frequently bold

Ari Aster’s ‘nightmare comedy’ is provocative and all encompassing
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Apr 20, 2023
Ari Aster’s ‘nightmare comedy’ is provocative and all encompassing
The two main characters of the film, Mario and Luigi, as they celebrate their hard work forming their own plumbing business.

Let’s-A-Go to the Movies: The Super Mario Bros. film is surprisingly entertaining.

Is the new Super Mario Bros. Movie worth watching? Find out in this spoiler free review!
By Alexis Martinez, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2023
Is the new Super Mario Bros. Movie worth watching? Find out in this spoiler free review!
Tony Stark’s snap has had consequences for everyone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and everyone in the Marvel fan base as well. The lack of direction, subpar storytelling and superhero fatigue present in the various films and shows released after “Avengers: Endgame” are some of the chief complaints to come out of Marvel fans

Can the downward trajectory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe be reversed?

Once a pop culture powerhouse, the studio’s film quality has dramatically declined since the beginning of Phase Four nearly two years ago.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Apr 14, 2023
Once a pop culture powerhouse, the studio’s film quality has dramatically declined since the beginning of Phase Four nearly two years ago.
‘How To Blow Up A Pipeline’ shows us how to make a prolific, political thriller in modern times.

“How to blow up a pipeline” is the essential Gen-Z thriller

Daniel Goldhaber’s ticking time-bomb of a thriller is one for the ages.
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Apr 12, 2023
Daniel Goldhaber’s ticking time-bomb of a thriller is one for the ages.
The decline in movie theater attendance can be attributed to several factors, including the pandemic and the popularity of streaming services. However, watching a movie on the big screen with other fans is a unique experience that cannot be replicated at home.

The magic of movie theaters is fading. Here’s how to bring it back and save cinema culture.

With movie theater demand falling due to streaming services, theaters will have to step it up to get customers back.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Mar 23, 2023
With movie theater demand falling due to streaming services, theaters will have to step it up to get customers back.
Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) unleashes his inner fury on the rebels in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a waste of time and space

Marvel fails to wow us with their interdimensional madness…again
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Feb 23, 2023
Marvel fails to wow us with their interdimensional madness…again
Cozy comfort films for the holiday season

Cozy comfort films for the holiday season

As the demand for holiday movies draws nearer, here is a curated list of warm and melancholic films for the month of December that you probably haven’t ever seen.
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Dec 7, 2022
As the demand for holiday movies draws nearer, here is a curated list of warm and melancholic films for the month of December that you probably haven’t ever seen.
Daniel Giménez Cacho is versatile in “Bardo, False Chronicle of A Handful of Truths”

Bardo (or how I learned to stop criticizing and love the movies)

Alejandro González Iñárritu’s newest masterwork is an out-of-body experience.
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Dec 1, 2022
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s newest masterwork is an out-of-body experience.
Michael Grandages new film fearlessly portrays the realities of the queer sexscape.

“My Policeman” finds little passion in the mundane

Michael Grandage’s forbidden tale of gay love is as cookie cutter as it gets.
By Dashiell Dekker, Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Nov 15, 2022
Michael Grandage’s forbidden tale of gay love is as cookie cutter as it gets.
The popular series has already been renewed for two more seasons.

REVIEW | “Heartstopper” pleases fans with its positive representations of LGBTQ relationships

For your pride month viewing, the Mirror recommends this heart-warming show released on Netflix, based on the digital web-comic.
By Emma Salehi, Staff Writer Jun 2, 2022
For your pride month viewing, the Mirror recommends this heart-warming show released on Netflix, based on the digital web-comic.
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