WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – There is a pretty solid outline for the typical Disney princess movie: the princess goes on a quest with her quirky animal sidekick, who may or may not be able to speak, and overcomes some obstacle with the help of a man she picks up along the way, a.k.a. the Disney […]
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Travel the Universe with Doctor Strange
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Strange is not the word I would use to describe this movie; rather, it is stellar, mind-blowing, and entertaining from start to finish. The action-packed film Doctor Strange begins in London with an epic battle between Kaecilius, played by Mads Mikkelsen, and The Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton. Their journey starts in the U.K., but […]
Nocturnal Animals: A Thriller Worth Seeing
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – I’ve always been a Jake Gyllenhaal fan. From Donnie Darko, to Brokeback Mountain, to Nightcrawler, Gyllenhaal has progressed and thrived in complex and dramatic roles that continually challenge his talent. Gyllenhaal’s promising work is what initially drew me to Nocturnal Animals, a film that’s out now in select theatres and […]
See With Your Heart: "The Little Prince" Review
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–In 1943, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry introduced to the world the story of “The Little Prince”. It was just a short novella with illustrated pictures and character types children often read about, such as kings, animals, and little boys. At the time, no one knew just how touching the story would be between the lines, and […]
There Is No Escape Once It Has Found You: It Follows Movie Review
“It Follows” highlights and expands upon this very sensation that often overcomes us when fear takes over and subjects us to the idea of true horror. Stephanie Young reviews the new horror film!
Time Heals the Human Spirit: The Theory of Everything Movie Review
Monmouth University reviews The Theory of Everything.
Now Showing at the Monmouth Cinema Club: Her
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Films that communicate the glorious excitement and disenchanting sadness of love are a rarity; yet in Spike Jonze’s Her we are treated with a film that looks squarely at the heart of modern relationships and does not turn away. It is a film that does not give you the conclusive resolution that you want, […]
The City Shines Brightest at Night: Nightcrawler Movie Review
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ– The city of Los Angeles shines brightly at night as the buildings illuminate the sky and create a beautiful atmosphere even as the sun disappears. However, what lurks in the shadows in the deepest corners of the city creates speculation as to how ‘beautiful’ Los Angeles really is. The spectacles of crime […]
Gone Girl: You Don't Know What You Have 'Till It's Gone
Spoiler Alert: The Verge reviews Gone girl.
Spoiler Alert: The Maze Runner Movie Review
Spoiler Alert: The Maze Runner is sure to be a box office success.