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‘Terrifier 3’ is not for the weak

Frankie DiCalogero, Managing Editor October 29, 2024
It’s difficult to put into words how insane the third installment of the “Terrifier” franchise is. The film has dominated the box office, becoming the highest grossing non-rated movie in film history, according to a tweet from writer and director Damien Leone. 
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September film recap: Brains, brawn and beauty

Michael Gaborno, Staff Writer October 16, 2024
There are three September titles whose releases were small compared to the sizeable buzz in terms of media discourse. All three are striking projects that are more than worth devoting time to. Here is a short recap of September’s under-anticipated breakout films.
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The poignancy and power of Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’

Nimba Mahlati November 15, 2023

In 2022, Elvis Presley reentered cultural consciousness through the flamboyant eyes of Baz Luhrmann. Austin Butler’s portrayal – and the exuberant stylistic elements of the film – depicted the well-known and beloved Elvis. Sofia Coppola’s new film “Priscilla” demands her audience of something greater: nuance. She demands the King of Rock to be seen through the eyes of his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley. Represented in this movie is a far-more nuanced and loveable icon because he is understood through the woman who loves him. What’s more, Coppola is able to acutely delineate how it is that a woman can lose herself in love and crafts a sophisticated story that honors the lived experiences of women.

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Chris Evans returns to his rom-com roots in ‘Ghosted’

Kat Salmon April 25, 2023

On Friday, April 21, Apple TV+’s action-packed rom-com “Ghosted” was released. It follows Cole (Chris Evans) chasing after Sadie (Ana de Armas). 

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‘Evil Dead Rise’ is a gruesomely groovy gift for fans

Michael Gaborno April 25, 2023

“Evil Dead Rise” is the fifth film in the long-running and beloved “Evil Dead” horror franchise. It arrives 10 years after Fede Alvarez’s remake/reboot/sequel and five years after the final episode of the television revival “Ash vs Evil Dead.” 

No box office ‘Justice’ for the DCEU’s latest epic

Hofstra Chronicle December 6, 2017

By Paul Dower The latest offering in the DC Extended Universe, “Justice League,” has had a troubled production to say the least. With Warner Bros. giving the film a strict runtime of two...

Cast of ‘Free Fire’ delivers comedic gold

Thomas McGlone April 25, 2017

The exposition for “Free Fire” almost sounds like the start of a contrived joke: a couple of Irish Republican Army members, a few junkies and a handful of egotistical gunrunners walk into...

Film Review: ‘The Martian’ ventures off the beaten path

Hofstra Chronicle October 13, 2015

By Muhammad Muzammal ASSITANT ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The end credits of Ridley Scott’s “The Martian” might bring back memories of the director’s “Alien,”...

“Prisoners”: suspense captures audiences’ attention

Hofstra Chronicle September 26, 2013

By Ohad Amram Columnist   “Prisoners” is by far the most captivating and mesmerizing American thriller since David Fincher’s “Se7en.” Denis Villeneuve solidifies his...

“Rush”: Formula One racers bent on mutual destruction

Hofstra Chronicle September 26, 2013

By Muhammad Muzammal Columnist   ”Rush” insightfully stares into the relentless struggle between two talented race car drivers who become obsessed with defeating each other. It is one...

Movie Review: ‘Side Effects’

Hofstra Chronicle February 14, 2013

By John Thomas Staff Writer If there’s one crime I can’t forgive in a piece of art, it’s a lack of purpose. “Side Effects” doesn’t expand on cinema or offer an interesting...

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