Oct 12

Oct 12 Blade Runner 2049 Review

Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049, the sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 cult classic, is an aesthetically pristine disappointment.

Oct 8

Oct 8 NYFF 2017 Highlights: Zama Review

Emalia Hinden

Lucrecia Martel's Zama, an adaptation of Antonio di Benedetto's 1956 novel, is a crushingly intimate character study of an anguished civil servant, and one of the best selections from the 2017 New York Film Festival.

Oct 8

Oct 8 Columbus Review

Emalia Hinden

Columbus is an achingly human, modernist reflection on past and present.

Oct 8

Oct 8 mother! Review

Paul Dower

Darren Aronofsky's mother! is a disorienting and visceral film exploring subjectivity and relationships.

Sep 23

Sep 23 It Review

Daniel Nguyen

The latest adaptation of Stephen King's horror novel It is a chilling reflection on adulthood and personal fears.

Jul 23

Jul 23 Dunkirk Review

Thomas McGlone

Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk is a unique, if at times lackluster, reimagining of the war film.

Jul 20

Jul 20 War for the Planet of the Apes Review

Paul Dower

The latest installment in the Planet of the Apes prequel series is a visually stunning and morally complex war drama.

Jun 4

Jun 4 Wonder Woman Review

Paul Dower

Wonder Woman brings the D.C. Extended Universe back to basics with strong performances and dynamic action.

May 12

May 12 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Review

Paul Dower

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is anything but a good sequel, as it tries to tread new ground with its predecessors’ same formula."

Apr 26

Apr 26 Free Fire Review

Thomas McGlone

An unabashedly cheeky action romp dripping with irony, Free Fire is a simple but fun cinematic adventure.

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Fate of the Furious Review

Hofstra Critics

"Utilizing a stellar cast and a building momentum, does The Fate of the Furious continue the franchise’s entertaining success, or is it another forgettable entry from an unoriginal Hollywood?

Mar 17

Mar 17 Kong: Skull Island Review

Hofstra Critics

"Kong: Skull Island pushes a star studded cast, an exciting new world, and an updated Kong -- but is that enough to ensure the security of another movie universe?"

Mar 11

Mar 11 A Cure for Wellness Review

Daniel Nguyen

Gore Verbinski's latest horror film A Cure for Wellness is visually impressive, but wants for plot clarity.

Dec 11

Dec 11 La La Land Review

Hofstra Critics

La La Land is the next film from Whiplash director Damien Chazelle, and it brings Hollywood back to its musically imaginative roots.

Nov 15

Nov 15 Arrival Review

Hofstra Critics

"From direction to sound design, Arrival is a perfectly constructed film that stands apart from the mediocrity of the modern science fiction genre"

Oct 22

Oct 22 The Accountant Review

Mandela Wells

Fans of action, Affleck, and finance find a fun film in The Accountant.

Oct 15

Oct 15 The Girl on the Train Review

Mandela Wells

Director Tate Taylor's thriller The Girl on the Train fails to live up to the expectations set by the original novel of the same name.

Oct 3

Oct 3 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Review

Hofstra Critics

"Does Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children prove the naysayers wrong, or does it continue the downward spiral of a director well past his prime?"

Aug 27

Aug 27 Don't Breathe Review

Hofstra Critics

Fede Alvarez returns to the horror genre after a mixed response to his 2013 remake of Evil Dead. Is Don't Breathe a successful sophomore effort for the writer/director or does it fall into the mediocrity that has plagued the horror genre for years?

Jul 11

Jul 11 Swiss Army Man Review

Thomas McGlone

Swiss Army Man is a clever, adventurous study of friendship and absurdity. Oh, and it’s got farts.

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