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Brian Lang

Brian Lang, Film Critic

Brian is a junior Biology and Psychology major that loves to watch and talk about movies and tv shows. He writes movie reviews for The Wichitan and is also the theater critic for the Times Record News. Whenever he’s not busy with school, Brian loves to hang out with friends, play with his two dogs and eat Mexican food.

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Paul Bethany and Elizabeth Olsen in WandaVision (2021).

‘WandaVision’ studies love and spins mysteries

Brian Lang, Film Critic
March 13, 2021
Nomadland

‘Nomadland’ is the road trip of a lifetime

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 28, 2021
Palm Springs poster

‘Palm Springs’ explores the meaning of the perfect day

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 9, 2021
Bridgerton

‘Bridgerton’ is the silly show we need right now

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 1, 2021
Wonder Woman

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is a colorful joyride with a couple of bumps

Brian Lang, Film Critic
January 18, 2021
the prom

Netflix’s ‘The Prom’ is a splashy but disappointing mess

Brian Lang, Film Critic
December 28, 2020
Mandalorian

‘The Mandalorian’ is more than just Baby Yoda

Brian Lang, Film Critic
November 11, 2020
PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ rouses and inspires

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 23, 2020
Tom Holland

‘The Devil All The Time’ promises a thrilling story that falls through

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 9, 2020
Timothée Chalamet and Florence Pugh in Little Women (2019)

Oscars 2020: the best of the best

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 3, 2020
Knives Out

‘Knives Out’ builds a smart, funny mystery

Brian Lang, Film Critic
December 3, 2019
Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding in Last Christmas (2019)

‘Last Christmas’ is sweet but forgettable

Brian Lang, Film Critic
November 11, 2019
Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone in Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ brings back the gang for more of the same laughs

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 28, 2019
Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019)

‘Joker’ creates a compelling, dark origin story

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 8, 2019
It: Chapter 2 Image

‘It: Chapter 2’ has less fear and more feelings

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 1, 2019
Don Cheadle, Robert Downey Jr., Bradley Cooper, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, and Karen Gillan in Avengers: Endgame (2019)

‘Avengers: Endgame’ successfully wraps up a franchise

Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 30, 2019
Zachary Levi and Jack Dylan Grazer in Shazam! (2019)

‘Shazam’ reinvents the superhero drama

Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 23, 2019
Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer in Killing Eve (2018)

‘Killing Eve’ thrills with espionage and assassins

Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 16, 2019
Nico Parker in Dumbo (2019)

‘Dumbo’ tries to soar but sputters

Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 9, 2019
Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (2019)

‘Captain Marvel’ an exciting and powerful origin story

Brian Lang, Film Critic
March 26, 2019
Isabelle Huppert and Chloë Grace Moretz in Greta (2018)

‘Greta’ a silly after-school special

Brian Lang, Film Critic
March 5, 2019
BlacKkKlansman

‘BlacKkKlansman’ a honest and terrifying look at civil rights

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 26, 2019
Elizabeth Banks and Chris Pratt in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)

Everything is not quite awesome in ‘Lego Movie 2’

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 19, 2019
Kristen Bell and William Jackson Harper in The Good Place (2016)

‘The Good Place’ a heavenly comedy about philosophy

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 12, 2019
Emma Stone in The Favourite (2018)

‘The Favourite’ is an unforgettable treat

Brian Lang, Film Critic
February 5, 2019
Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in Green Book (2018)

‘Green Book’ a simplistic, but enjoyable ride

Brian Lang, Film Critic
January 30, 2019
Stephan James and KiKi Layne in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)

‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ speaks in the silences

Brian Lang, Film Critic
January 23, 2019
Image from Vice

‘Vice’: a case study of corruption

Brian Lang, Film Critic
January 17, 2019
Nic and Dave Scheff

‘Beautiful Boy’ an authentic story of addiction

Brian Lang, Film Critic
November 13, 2018
Queen Performing

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ succeeds despite flaws

Brian Lang, Film Critic
November 6, 2018

‘First Man’ shoots for the moon and inspires

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 24, 2018
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

‘Night School’ struggles for laughs

Brian Lang, Film Critic
October 4, 2018

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

Brian Lang, Film Critic
September 26, 2018

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Shines at Summer’s End

Brian Lang, Film Critic
September 3, 2018

‘Sex Signals’ encourages discussion with comedy

Brian Lang, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Midwestern Singers preform classical pieces for guest at Burns Chapel on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Phot by Francisco Martinez

Midwestern Singers perform spring showcase

Brian Lang, Reporter
April 24, 2018
Elisabeth Moss and Ann Dowd in The Handmaid's Tale (2017). Photo contributed by George Kraychyk

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ makes for terrifying television

Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 23, 2018
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
Scott Sampson, host and science adviser of the PBS KIDS television series Dinosaur Train, speaks to attendees about, "How to Raise a Wild Child," at Akin Auditorium on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Paleontologist lectures about his research and findings

Brian Lang, Reporter
April 13, 2018
In celebrating Asian American Awareness Month the University Programming Board brings G Yamazawa, an award-winning slam poet, to Midwestern State University at Legacy Hall on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

G. Yamazawa inspires audience with poetry

Brian Lang, Reporter
April 10, 2018
Tye Sheridan in Ready Player One (2018)

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

Brian Lang, Film Critic
April 3, 2018
Kristen Lodge, english associate professor, gives a lecture at Prothro-Yeager 200 on western perspective of animals throughout history on Monday, April 2, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Faculty lectures on the perceptions of animals in history

Brian Lang, Reporter
April 3, 2018
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

Faculty gives ‘last lecture’ about language

Brian Lang
March 20, 2018
Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow (2018). Photo by Murray Close

‘Red Sparrow’, interesting, but not remarkable

Brian Lang
March 20, 2018
Claudio Rodriguez, complex coordinator, is excited at the sight of a cinnamon roll during the Late Night Breakfast at Sundance community kitchen on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Residents assistant serve late-night breakfast

Brian Lang
March 7, 2018
Margot Robbie in I, Tonya (2017)

‘I, Tonya’: the price of perfection

Brian Lang
March 4, 2018
Ellanor Collins who plays Officer Lockstock in the production of "Urintetown" practices one of the songs at rehersal Feb. 9. Photo by Avery Whaite

‘Urinetown’ provides a night of entertainment

Brian Lang
February 27, 2018
Cast members run through act I finale during rehearsal for "Urinetown" Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Photo by Robin Reid

‘Urinetown’ opening night draws crowds

Brian Lang
February 26, 2018

Students rush to see ‘Black Panther’

Brian Lang
February 20, 2018
Michael B. Jordan, Chadwick Boseman, and Janeshia Adams-Ginyard in Black Panther (2018)

‘Black Panther’ changes the superhero genre

Brian Lang
February 19, 2018
Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet in Call Me by Your Name (2017)

‘Call Me By Your Name’ examines young love

Brian Lang
February 13, 2018
Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas in Darkest Hour (2017). Photo by Jack English.

‘Darkest Hour’, Gary Oldman’s ticket to an Oscar

Brian Lang
February 13, 2018
Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Daniel Kaluuya, Betty Gabriel, and Allison Williams in Get Out (2017)

‘Get Out’, a chilling look at racism

Brian Lang
February 5, 2018
Mark Rylance and Barry Keoghan in Dunkirk (2017). Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon.

‘Dunkirk’ a thrilling war flick, falls flat

Brian Lang
February 5, 2018
Laurie Metcalf and Saoirse Ronan in Lady Bird (2017)

‘Lady Bird’: a relatable look at a mother-daughter bond

Brian Lang
January 29, 2018
Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer, and Sally Hawkins in The Shape of Water (2017). Photo by Kerry Hayes

‘The Shape of Water’ gives hope to those without a voice

Brian Lang
January 24, 2018
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