★★☆☆☆
Matthew McConaughey’s recent spate of critically acclaimed and commercially lucrative performances has led several enthusiasts to dub the actor’s career revival “the McConaissance.”...
★★★☆☆
Against a black background, the white words “Based on a true story” fade on the screen. “The Founder” slowly fades in, replacing the title card. The audience is introduced to...
★★★★☆
Eighteen years after his landmark thriller “The Sixth Sense” premiered, acclaimed director Manoj “M. Night” Shyamalan returns with “Split,” a psychological terror revolving...
★★☆☆☆
“Passengers” was projected to be a dazzling action science fiction thriller with hints of romantic drama, the movie from the director of “The Imitation Game,” Morten Tyldum....
As the big election year approaches, it is easy to forget that women in the United States have only had the right to vote for less than a century. Surprisingly, "Suffragette," a new drama that tells the...
Now nominated for nine Academy Awards, “12 Years a Slave” has had a profound effect on critics and audiences alike. The film tells the story of Solomon Northup, a free black man kidnapped and forced...
Gear-head or not, you should undoubtedly be excited for one of the must-see films of the fall, Ron Howard’s Rush. The ensemble cast perfectly complements the Academy Award-winning Howard in his...
Once a week, The Hoya recognizes a staffer that has done a particularly awesome job — now you can get to know about them, too. As part of our Leavey 421 series, we’ll be posting quick interviews with...
5/5 Stars
When I saw Iron Man in May 2008, there seemed to be something revolutionary about it. At that point, superhero movies had been bright and slightly campy — thinkSpiderman and X-Men —...
Happy Valentine’s Day, Hoyas! Love is definitely in the air, and if you have been by Leo’s today, the sweet aroma of chocolate and chicken fingers are as well. It’s Cupid’s favorite day of the...
The n-word — six letters that, when together, divide, offend and restrict like no others. For some, it’s a stark reminder of brutal history and continued prejudice. For others, it’s only a word —...
