The true horror fan has been currently subjected to a great scare depression. Studios continue to pump out cliche and moronic horror films filled with minimal, cheap scares and stories that provide no depth to this revered genre. “The Purge” and “The Possession,” among dozens of other titles, come to mind as recent horror letdowns. […]
Author Archives: Nicolas Curcio
Movie Review: ‘Frances Ha’
Most films tell stories of heroes that initially struggle, slowly begin to battle adversity and then miraculously blossom into successful and accomplished individuals.
Movie Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’
Most individuals have their first dreamy experience with the mysterious Jay Gatsby in a high school classroom.
Feature documentary recounts UCLA professor, activist Angela Davis
Director Shola Lynch stated that if she were to write a scripted, narrative film in which a 26-year-old philosophy student became an international political icon, Hollywood would strike the film down as unbelievable. However, eight years creating a documentary that recounts the true story of Angela Davis paid off for Lynch. In the new feature […]
Q&A: John C. Reilly reveals relatable nature of Disney movie “˜Wreck-It Ralph’
Most widely known for his roles in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” and “Step Brothers,” John C. Reilly has not earned his fame by starring in family films.
Art exhibit features varied works
In college, some students find themselves bouncing around areas of study like it’s the end of the world. In fact, some students graduate without any sense of where to go or what to do.
_Q&A: English indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club_
Today in Bruin Plaza, English indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club will perform as part of the Campus Events Commission’s concert series.