Matt Damon as Odysseus in “The Odyssey.” (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures/TNS) I got a chance to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in IMAX 70MM twice this past summer. Before seeing this movie,…
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“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” Review
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” poster at the theater The Xavierite Before this year, I didn’t consider myself a…
How “Superman” Saved Superhero Movies
As someone with little to no knowledge of the DC Universe, I was skeptical when I saw “Superman” this summer. I didn’t know much about the character or his world, and the…
SXU Student Films That’ll Stun You
Wages thumbnail Javell Sheppard There have been a multitude of brilliant movie releases in recent times—two of which have…
Deadpool and Wolverine: In Review
Spoilers for “Deadpool and Wolverine” lie ahead… After delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, set leaks via photos, and spoilers being shared on social media platforms, Marvel Studios’ and…
“The Chair”: The Power of the Horror Short Film
“The Chair” The Xavierite * Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you want to avoid spoilers/how the short film ends. The horror genre has a wide variety of experiences…
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in Review
Beware of potential spoilers for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” After releasing on March 22, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” became the film to make the franchise officially worth $1 billion. Although this film was criticized…
“Lisa Frankenstein” – Review: Rising Star in Campy Horror
Lisa Frankenstein Promo Image IMDb !Contains Spoilers! “Lisa Frankenstein” does a modern take on classic 80’s horror comedy and certainly captures audiences doing it. The film centers around a teenage girl…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005): A Cinematic Masterpiece
It is a truth universally acknowledged that book-to-film adaptations are usually disappointing. Avid readers tune in with the understanding that movies may downplay or fully remove major characters, plot lines, and themes…
A Look Back at the Evangelion Rebuilds
Hideaki Anno’s Evangelion is one of the most paradoxically-popular media franchises ever made. Despite the anime’s surreal and depressing nature, it has gained a mainstream following as well as countless licensed pieces…