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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born (2018). Courtesy of IMDB

‘A Star is Born’ shines bright with two charismatic stars

Brian Lang, Film Critic October 10, 2018

Nothing is more fascinating than watching a new a star on the rise. Tabloids, gossip columns, and award shows clamor for new details of a nascent celebrity. Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, “A...

‘Night School’ struggles for laughs

Brian Lang, Film Critic October 4, 2018

The summer hits have come and gone and the Oscar-worthy films are yet to hit the screens, so the box office is left with little to show at the moment. One of the more interesting of the meager offerings...

‘A Simple Favor’, a glossy, twisted, thriller

Brian Lang, Film Critic September 26, 2018

Stephanie is a ditzy, insecure, single-mom vlogger who is over-involved at her son’s school. Emily is a powerful PR director a fashion company who dulls the pain of suburban life with strong chilled...

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Shines at Summer’s End

Brian Lang, Film Critic September 3, 2018

Summer is over, but Hollywood has one last blockbuster to offer. Box Office hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on the bestselling novel by Kevin Kwan, is the grand finale in a fireworks display of summer...

Bryan Cranston and Koyu Rankin in Isle of Dogs (2018)

‘Isle of Dogs’, quirky film about man’s best friend

Brian Lang, Film Critic April 17, 2018

Traditionally, dog movies are a great draw to the theaters. From classics like “Old Yeller” and “Homeward Bound” to newer movies like “Secret Life of Pets” and “A Dog’s Purpose,”...

John Krasinski and Noah Jupe in A Quiet Place (2018). Photo Jonny Cournoyer

‘A Quiet Place’ scares with silence

Tyler Manning, Editor April 8, 2018

I have to admit: I was not all too thrilled to watch "A Quiet Place." I am lukewarm about Emily Blunt's acting capabilities. I thought the fact that she was making the movie with her real-life husband...

Tye Sheridan in Ready Player One (2018)

‘Ready, Player One’ presents a fun trip down memory lane

Brian Lang, Film Critic April 3, 2018

In an ever-growing genre of great video game movies (Wreck-It Ralph, Jumanji, Tomb Raider, etc.), it may seem like another addition might become white noise. Steven Spielberg's newest masterpiece, “Ready,...

Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford in Love, Simon (2018). Photo courtesy of IMDB

‘Love, Simon’: a new type of romance

Brian Lang, Film Critic March 27, 2018

Audiences have seen several great coming-of-age and LGBTQ+ films in the last two years, such as “Lady Bird,” “Call Me By Your Name” and “Moonlight,” but none of these films have been nearly...

Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow (2018). Photo by Murray Close

‘Red Sparrow’, interesting, but not remarkable

Brian Lang March 20, 2018

Following the tradition of Cold War era spy thrillers, director Francis Lawrence works once again with Jennifer Lawrence in a sexual and smart new film: “Red Sparrow.” Although filled with polish and...

Margot Robbie in I, Tonya (2017)

‘I, Tonya’: the price of perfection

Brian Lang March 4, 2018

After the commencement of the Winter Olympics, Hollywood reflects on one of the biggest Olympic scandals in history: Tonya Harding. Craig Gillespie’s dark comedy “I, Tonya” is a passionate...

Students rush to see ‘Black Panther’

Brian Lang February 20, 2018

The smell of popcorn and hum of a crowd filled the Wichita Falls Cinemark Friday, Feb. 16 as the community congregated to see Marvel’s newest superhero movie, "Black Panther." While people waited...

Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman, and Janeshia Adams-Ginyard in Black Panther (2018)

‘Black Panther’ changes the superhero genre

Brian Lang February 19, 2018

It’s no secret that Marvel’s newest superhero flick “Black Panther” has roared into theaters. Although I was sure that it could not possibly live up to all of the hype, thankfully, I was...

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