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Taron Egerton in Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

Kingsman sequel misses the mark

Tyler Manning September 23, 2017

    "Kingsman: The Secret Service" was a breath of fresh air for the spy genre. Matthew Vaughn's style and visual flair blended with a conventional coming-of-age story made for...

Robert Pattinson in Good Time (2017)

‘Good Time’: layered character writing

Tyler Manning September 19, 2017

A good sense of direction. Great acting. Beautiful cinematography. They all enhance a movie. However, none are as crucial to holding a movie together as character. Character is the avenue by...

Pennywise from It. Photo by Brooke Palmer

IT remake: a safe yet good film

Tyler Manning September 12, 2017

I will be the first to admit that I was not rooting for "It." After hearing about the original director (Cary Fukunaga) leaving the project due to creative differences with the studio, I had doubts...

Su-an Kim and Yoo Gong in Train to Busan (2016). Photo courtesy of IMDB

Train to Busan leads train to my heart

Tyler Manning August 25, 2017

Fall is almost upon us, which means we're getting closer and closer to one of my favorite holidays: Halloween. I feel that in preparation it is only appropriate to discuss one of my favorite recent...

Students reactions to comedian Orlando Baxter in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on Aug. 22. Photo by Justin Marquart.

Comedian Orlando Baxter keeps the crowd laughing

Sarah Graves August 23, 2017

Students packed into the lower level seating at D.L. Ligon Coliseum to see comedian Orlando Baxter on Aug. 22. The Office of Student Development and Orientation hosted the comedy event as part of...

Joel Edgerton and Christopher Abbott in It Comes At Night (2017). Photo courtesy of IMDB.

Theaters, summer hits, movies to come

Tyler Manning, Film Critic August 17, 2017

Popcorn, snacks, comfy seats, big screens and low-lit rooms. Movie theaters are a popular form of entertainment with students. For a new student, unfamiliar with the area, the question pertaining to...

The sliced brisket plate from Branding Iron. Photo by Cortney Wood. May 2.

The search for the best in town: Barbecue edition

Taylor Morrison May 2, 2017

There was a time when students of MSU argued which local burger shack had the best burgers. When the answer came to light, they needed something else to argue about. Politics, environmental issues,...

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in La La Land (2016). Photo courtesy of IMDB

‘La La Land’ sings and dances its way into hearts

Tyler Manning May 2, 2017

In honor of it finally coming out on Blu-Ray, I feel like it is finally time to express my thoughts on La La Land in writing. I have seen this movie three times in theaters and vehemently recommend...

Brie Larson in Free Fire (2016). Photo courtesy of IMDB

‘Free Fire’ delivers laughs through violence

Tyler Manning April 26, 2017

I love going to the movie theater. I know that it is incredibly expensive, people are loud, it can be kinda gross, etc. These are all valid criticisms, but I feel like they often turn our attention...

Dylan Minnette as Clay Jensen and Katherine Langford as Hannah Baker in 13 Reasons Why (2017). Photo courtesy of IMDB

Reasons why I love ’13 Reasons Why’

Tyler Manning April 18, 2017

Over the holiday break, I decided to binge watch Netflix's newest craze: 13 Reasons Why. I honestly can see what all of the hype is about. This is a bandwagon that I do not mind shamelessly hopping...

Brie Larson and Lakeith Stanfield in Short Term 12 (2013). Photo courtesy of IMDB

Short Term 12: a Netflix gem

Tyler Manning April 5, 2017

I always wince when I hear the phrase: "Netflix doesn't have any good movies." One reason that I think many people come to this conclusion is because they overlook a major film genre that is incredibly...

Tony Goldwyn and John C. McGinley in The Belko Experiment (2016).

The Belko Experiment hinders interesting premise

Tyler Manning March 28, 2017

I am a massive fan of James Gunn's films. He has a distinct writing style and vision that I am really fond of. Even when tackling a pre-established project (such as Guardians of the Galaxy), he brings...

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