Tag: Movie Review

On the slate: Joker: ‘Folie à Deux’

The radical reimagining of an iconic comic book villain divides audiences BY PHILLIP KIM, STAFF WRITER Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers, discussions of mental health and mentions of sexual and physical violence. The release of “Joker” in 2019 was…

BARBIE VS OPPENHEIMER REVIEW

Students give side-by-side reviews on recent movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer”. COME ON BARBIE, LET’S GO BARBIE Barbie inspires girls of all ages to achieve their dreams.  BY STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, STAFF WRITER Since the very beginning, Barbie has been a staple…

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Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania BY JOSEPH MOORE, STAFF WRITER Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania released February 17, 2023, starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Kathryn Newton. It is the first release in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe…

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The Adam Project BY AUDREY MORALES, STAFF WRITER The action sci-fi movie, “The Adam Project,” follows a 12-year-old boy named Adam Reed, who is grieving the loss of his father. Ryan Reynolds plays the older version of Adam, who is…

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“About Time” BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN STAFF WRITER  The 2013 film “About Time” with lead actors Rachel McAdams as Mary and Domhall Gleeson as Tim, will warm your heart. This movie was written by Richard Curtis, who also wrote the romantic…

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“Maid” BY AUDREY MORALES, STAFF WRITER TW: Article discusses emotional and domestic abuse The Netflix hit “Maid” is an 8-episode mini-series that allows the audience to get a glimpse into the psychological slippery slope of an emotionally abusive relationship and…

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“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” BY JOSEPH MOORE STAFF WRITER “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” the latest entry in the Sony Pictures Spider-Man Universe, was released in cinemas on Oct. 1. The film, which is a direct sequel from “Venom”…

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“Happiest Season” BY DANA NICKEL SENIOR STAFF WRITER  Hulu subscribers and fans of corny Christmas movies to kick off the holiday season will be delighted by the recent release of “Happiest Season.” This lesbian romantic comedy is a thinly veiled…

Movie Review: Tiger King

Netflix’s powerful answer to boredom during the global pandemic BY: TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER Netflix, one of the few things keeping us sane during the pandemic, released the documentary series “Tiger King” on March 20. In a strange way, the…

Movie Review: Titanic

The importance of learning to share BY: AHMED FARID, FAUX ESTATE CORRESPONDENT  Editor’s Note: This piece is a work of fiction written for Fourth Estate’s satire issue, Faux Estate. As is usual for Fourth Estate on the Slate, we explore…