El Estoque

‘Ghosted’ is yet another generic action film

Aashi Venkat • April 26, 2023

Though the movie has potential, it ultimately disappoints with its writing and production

‘The Woman King’ delivers both action and heart in a solid Hollywood Blockbuster

Sagnik Nag Chowdhury, Staff Writer • September 19, 2022

As a group of men drink whiskey around a campfire, they hear a rustling in the grassy fields and are met by several armed women, led by General Nanisca, played by Viola Davis. “The Woman King,” which...

‘The Batman’ is a nuanced take on a classic character

Nameek Chowdhury • March 11, 2022

As the bat-signal looms over a Halloween night, “The Batman” plunges audiences into Gotham City’s underbelly. Directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, the film released...

‘Dune’ attempts too much at once

Nameek Chowdhury • November 3, 2021

More of a fantasy-based hero’s journey than a science fiction piece, Oscar-winning director Denis Villeneuve tackles the first half of Frank Herbert’s novel “Dune” into a film adaptation which...

‘Over the Moon,’ shines in its graphics, soundtrack and storytelling

Vivian Jiang • October 28, 2020

The visually stunning musical adventure, starring MV alumnae Cathy Ang, takes a modern twist on a traditional Chinese legend

‘Creed 2’ review: An outstanding continuation of the ‘Rocky’ franchise

Anish Vasudevan • November 27, 2018

After “Creed 1” hit theatres in 2015 and soared through the box office ratings, racking up over $170 million in earnings, a sequel was apparent. As the fifth installment of the “Rocky” franchise,...

Duo Review: “Black Panther”

Ruth Feng and Chelsea Wong • February 18, 2018

Drawing a full crowd, Marvel’s latest blockbuster is breathtaking and revolutionary

Spectre: Gripping beginning and end, but middle pales in comparison

Neha Patchipala • November 8, 2015

James Bond movie excels in action, but fails to deliver an interesting plot

MOVIE: ‘Vampire Academy’ doesn’t suck

Tanisha Dasmunshi • February 10, 2014

The mixture of witty high school comedy and supernatural horror makes for a messy but strangely hilarious flick.

“Hangover III” inspires highs in some, headaches in others

Ankita Tejwani • May 29, 2013

Hangover III’s take on the series’ classic crude humor toes the line between unapologetic and overdone.

The family side

Tiffany Lau • November 23, 2009

"The Blind Side", based on the true life story of football player Michael Oher, does not fall under the typical teen movie From the trailer, it was obvious which direction the movie would...