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‘Babel’ Delights With Innovative Victorian Fantasy

‘Babel’ Delights With Innovative Victorian Fantasy

By Elyza Bruce September 29, 2022

★★★★★ Grab your fountain pen, light your candelabra and prepare for a journey through the shadowy halls of the University of Oxford in Rebecca F. Kuang’s (SFS ’18) newest novel, “Babel:...

Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ Does Justice to Its Legendary Source Material

Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ Does Justice to Its Legendary Source Material

By Ishaan Rai September 7, 2022

★★★★☆ The “unfilmable” comic book has finally made it to the small screen, and to the surprise of many, it soars.  First released in 1989, “The Sandman” is widely considered...

Kingdom of the Wicked Crafts Skillful Tale of Dark Magic, Vengeance

‘Kingdom of the Wicked’ Crafts Skillful Tale of Dark Magic, Vengeance

By Noa Bronicki October 29, 2020

★★★★☆ The latest gothic-inspired novel by Tennessee-based author Kerri Maniscalco, “Kingdom of the Wicked,” is a fascinating blend of the supernatural and mystery genres; despite being...

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‘The House with a Clock in its Walls’ Features Creative Magic but Falters in the Finale

By James Kim September 24, 2018

After his impressive acting as the notorious Sergeant Donny Donowitz in “Inglourious Basterds,” Eli Roth has returned to cinema as a director for the fantasy movie “The House with a Clock in...

Movie Review: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’

By Ben Macher June 3, 2017

★★☆☆☆ For more than a decade, Captain Jack Sparrow has been one of Hollywood’s most iconic Disney characters, capturing audiences of all ages with his quick wit and eccentric charm....

Hunnam and Hounsou Discuss ‘King Arthur,’ Acting

By Rachel Linton May 20, 2017

Charlie Hunnam, star of “Pacific Rim” and “Sons of Anarchy,” and Golden Globe-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou, of “Gladiator” and “Blood Diamond,” are no strangers to Hollywood action...

Movie Review: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2’

By Ben Macher May 17, 2017

★★★★☆ In 2014, Marvel Studios released a new type of superhero film: one that was based on comedy and character development rather than action.  “Guardians of the Galaxy” dazzled...

BLEECKER STREET MEDIA

Movie Review: ‘The Lost City of Z’

By Ben Macher March 31, 2017

★★★☆☆ In “The Lost City of Z,” director James Gray’s adaptation of the eponymous book is a tremendous depiction of obsession and the drive to find truth in human history. In contrast...

MICHAEL DE LUCA PRODUCTIONS

Movie Review: “Fifty Shades Darker”

By Jessica Batey February 17, 2017

★★★★☆ Mr. Grey will see you — again. Bolder, darker and intensely intimate, “Fifty Shades Darker” is the much-anticipated sequel to the global sensation “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Based...

Novel Digs up Provoking Questions

By Adrianna Smith April 10, 2015

Fans of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Never Let Me Go” have been waiting 10 years for the next novel by their favorite international best-selling writer. Unfortunately, most followers will likely be disappointed...

An Action-Packed Adaptation, ‘The Hobbit’ Sequel Does Justice to the Books

By Ivan Robinson December 14, 2013

4/5 stars Peter Jackson’s second installment in the The Hobbit films will satisfy everyone from longtime fans of the series to casual holiday moviegoers. Extravagant special effects, engaging (although...

Getting Lost in the Weird World of Science Fiction

By Nicole Jarvis November 10, 2012

Everybody has a favorite movie and TV genre. For some, nothing gets their blood pumping like a bloody horror film. For others, a cheesy sitcom is their favorite way to waste a few hours. While I enjoy...

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