The Long Dumb Road lives up to its title a bit too well. It’s a case of realism gone wrong, leading to a complete absence of any incentive whatsoever to care about either of the main characters, let alone get…
Movie Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming
After six Spider-Man movies, it’s easy to feel a bit fatigued. Sony, clinging to the character like a lifeline, continues to make films about Peter Parker and his heroic adventures. But somehow, Spider-Man: Homecoming is different. For one, it benefits…
Movie Review: Lowriders
Being able to see someone like yourself in mainstream media is something few minorities get to experience. This “luxury” is something that should be available to everyone but is mostly scarce even today. That’s why I understand the appeal of…
Movie Review: ‘The 5th Wave’
We said goodbye to Katniss Everdeen, and soon enough we’ll say our farewells to Tris Prior. If it feels like all your favorite YA heroines are about to leave a hole in your heart, fret not. Cassie Sullivan is here…
Attend a Boston Screening of ‘Dope’
Dope is one of my most anticipated films of the summer. Having sparked much excitement after it’s debut at this year’s Sundance, the film is full of unknown actors and hip-hop music, and it has been compared to Pulp Fiction. Count…
Official Dope Trailer Debuts
This is a fantastic trailer. It’s fun, it doesn’t give away the entire film, and it gives us just enough hints about the tone and narrative to get us interested. I can confidentially say that I will be seeing the film…