Bad Moms is back with more laughter and warmth
Christmas is seen as a cheery holiday characterized by relaxing near a fire, making cookies, and exchanging gifts with the people you love— but that isn’t the case for the moms of “A Bad...
Category: Movies
“Flatliners” falls short of expectations
Popularity is not always the best judge of how brilliant a movie is. However, a friend and I entering an otherwise empty theater to watch a movie on its opening weekend (after heavy advertising...
“It” not as terrifying as promised, but still manages to entertain
There has never been a genre more maligned than horror. Critics and casual moviegoers alike often dismiss popular horror films, claiming they are repetitive and exploitative. And when a critically acclaimed horror film does...
“Feed” accurately portrays horrors of eating disorders
Eating disorders rarely are featured in entertainment, and the movies or TV shows that do shine a light on eating disorders often fall short displaying the seriousness of the illness. However, “Feed” is a...
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” proves to be a refreshing reboot
One of the most beloved superheroes is back in Marvel’s reboot of Spider-Man, this time as a high school sophomore. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is a light-hearted action movie that revolves around a 15-year-old Peter Parker...
What we’re looking forward to in summer 2017
If most of your summer will be spent trying to combat boredom in Schaumburg, don’t despair yet. There is still plenty to be excited about this summer, from blockbuster movies to highly anticipated albums....
“Guardians of the Galaxy” sequel delivers laughs in predictable story
Marvel has capitalized on the box-office success of “Guardians of the Galaxy” by bringing together the old band of superhero misfits for a brand-new adventure in “Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2.” The sequel...
“Split” elevates typical thrillers with unique antagonist
Kidnapping thriller movies are hardly a new concept, coming out every couple years with the same old plot lines of abduction and mystery. Despite the repetitive concept, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan does a phenomenal...
“The Space Between Us” is astronomically cheesy, yet enjoyable
If “The Fault in Our Stars” and “The Martian” had a child, it would be “The Space Between Us,” and your enjoyment for the movie will be directly related to how great or awful...
Editor Picks: Classic Christmas movies
Settling in to watch a Christmas movie with friends or family is undoubtedly one of the best parts of the holiday season. Whether you love nostalgic feel-good movies like “A Christmas Story” or prefer...
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