“The Kid Who Would Be King” is the hope we need right now
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer “The Kid Who Would Be King” presents a world of slowly-spreading hate, bigotry and xenophobia caused by fear-mongering politicians. The modern take on the classic King Arthur tale may seem heavy, but director Joe Cornish brings a witty, whimsical sensibility that will inspire generations to come. In a divided modern London, an […]
“Suspiria”: Double review
Samuel Goodrich, Staff Writer Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer Sam’s Take: Guilt is a powerful, life draining emotion that creeps into our minds when we’re alone. Imagine an entire country feeling that and waking up every day to see the symbol of your guilt dividing you from the world, looming over your head. The 2018 remake […]
Landon’s Outlook: Bradley Cooper’s “A Star is Born” shines bright
Landon Roberts Contributing Writer “Twelve notes and the octave repeats. It’s the same story, told over and over, forever. All any artist can offer the world is how they see those 12 notes. That’s it.” These are words said late in Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born.” Ultimately, this statement is the mindset […]
Landon’s Outlook: “Night School” fails to reach its comedic potential
Landon Roberts Contributing Writer When the trailer for “Night School” dropped earlier this year, it looked like Kevin Hart, paired with the hilarious Tiffany Haddish, could make for an entertaining comedy duo. This pairing might have seemed destined for greatness, but the final product presented in “Night School” was an annoying, unbearable test of how […]
Shane Black’s “The Predator” preys on your nostalgia
Reviving ‘80s action hero classics seems to be the new norm in Hollywood. Many of these revivals, however, fail to garner the same admiration the originals earned. When Shane Black, screenplay writer for 1987 sci-fi thriller “Predator,” was set to helm 2018’s soft reboot “The Predator,” many expected a return to form.The finished product, however, […]