The 2013 Polish black-and-white film, “Ida”, which will end its two-week run at the Hippodrome State Theatre this Sunday, is both a nuanced study of 1960s Eastern Europe and a coming-of-age film that feels familiar and strange at the same time.
Ecoterrorism, the subject of Kelly Reichardt’s “Night Moves,” is a tricky topic to think about.
Disney’s “Maleficent” is so many things at once. It is a beautiful fairy tale. It is visually stunning. It is overdone. It is messy.
“Le Week-End,” playing at the Hippodrome State Theatre until June 5, is a small marvel of a film. Though it deals with a subject that (on the surface) is hard for college students to relate to — the boredom that grows in a long relationship — “Le Week-End” is still full of small, often devastating truths about the human condition we can all relate to.
I went into “X-Men: Days of Future Past” with high hopes. After a string of disappointing superhero movies – the latest Spider-Man, “Captain America: Winter Soldier,” the last stupid Thor — I was ready to get back to the glory days of the Batman trilogy.
The Spider-Man franchise did right by its fans when they chose Andrew Garfield for the series reboot, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” which premiered May 2 in the U.S. and earned about $92 million in its opening weekend. Though our superheroes have been and will be portrayed by many actors, we should appreciate when one performance so completely captures what we love about a familiar character.
It’s the most glorious time of the year. The days are hotter, the pools are sparkling, and each studio is releasing its best attempt to get your money. Here’s a guide to what you should see in theaters, wait for on Redbox or just skip altogether.
“Noah” is an insane movie experience.
MTV’s “Are You The One?” came to a close last week after a season full of relationship drama. Now the creators behind the hit show are looking for next season’s cast.
Ed. note: Spoilers ahead.
“Non-Stop,” a plane murder mystery starring stalwart action hero Liam Neeson, delivers all that is expected from a modern-day thriller. Is it tense? Unbelievably so. Is it entertaining? Yes. Is it smart? Not so much.
Ten years later, “fetch” still isn’t happening. But a “Mean Girls” reunion may.
Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.
The past year in cinema is seen by many as one of the tightest races in Oscar history, and with the variety of powerful performances up for Hollywood’s biggest honors, this movie-goer agrees in full. Lupita, Matthew, Chiwetel, Alfonso — so many names, so little trophies to distribute. To close out the 2014 award season (and subsequent Trophy Hunting coverage this semester), I’m tackling six of the biggest categories in Tinseltown’s most coveted ceremony and casting my votes for the year’s biggest frontrunners. Note: I am not all-seeing. I may not get this right. If I do, then I will celebrate accordingly. If I don’t, I will probably still celebrate accordingly. It is the Oscars, after all…
Each Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks:
In 1999, American audiences sat glued to their television screens to watch President Josiah Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen, and his presidential Democratic administration work its way through crisis and grapple with Congress.
Hollywood is coming out, one small step at a time.
From cast members getting arrested in New York City to promotion pages being banned on social media sites, an up-and-coming film has faced many challenges while finding its way to theaters.
Every Thursday, the Avenue will dish out the best in entertainment. From the silver screen to hidden Internet gems, check out this week’s top picks.
Whether you don’t have time to read the book or can’t wait to see what the big screen does with your favorite words, 2014 is bringing some exciting book-to-movie adaptations to life. Here’s a look at what to expect.
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