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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...

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...

Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in Beauty and the Beast. Photo courtesy Walt Disney Motion Pictures

‘Beauty and Beast’ remake fails to give reason for existing

Tyler Manning March 21, 2017

I go into different movies with different expectations. With John Wick Chapter 2, I went into it hoping that we would get more of what made the first movie great. I went into Fifty Shades Darker hoping...

Hugh Jackman and Stephen Merchant in Logan (2017). Photo by Ben Rothstein, Marvel.

Logan gives Hugh Jackman proper Wolverine sendoff

Tyler Manning March 7, 2017

I was greatly impressed with Fox Studio's release of Deadpool, last year. It was refreshing to see a modern comic book movie take such a bold risk in service of adapting its character faithfully....

Dale Heidebrecht, director of the production, talks with college and high school students before rehearsals begin. Feb. 28. Photo by Arianna Davis

Opera Workshop opens March 3

Tyler Manning March 1, 2017

SUMMARY What is it? The Opera Workshop occurs in the spring and serves as a voice-training course. This year, it is an ensemble. When is it? Performances open to the public March 3 and March...

Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades Darker (2017).
Photo by Doane Gregory, Universal Pictures

Fifty Shades Darker gives love a bad name

Tyler Manning February 21, 2017

I want to preface before I go into my thoughts on Fifty Shades Darker that I am a huge sucker for a good love story. I love it when a movie can convince me that the two leads have a genuine connection...

Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 2 Photo by Niko Tavernise

John Wick 2 exceeds expectations

Tyler Manning February 14, 2017

John Wick Chapter 2 follows the story of an ex hit-man, John Wick, who gets pulled back into his old line of work through a past deal. After holding up his end of the bargain, he is betrayed and seeks...

Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight. Contributed photo by David Bornfriend

Best Picture ‘Moonlight’ presents character study, inclusion

Tyler Manning February 7, 2017

After a moment of controversy, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences named the film Moonlight as best picture during the 89th Academy Awards. Moonlight is a film directed by Barry...

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