2022 movies

A movie still from "A Jazzman's Blues" where Bayou and Leanne gaze into each other's eyes.

‘A Jazzman’s Blues’: Passing Through American History

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

This beautiful yet tragic love story depicts the challenges of passing in the Jim Crow South.…

March 2, 2023

A picture of Brendan Fraser in The Whale

Brendan Fraser’s Comeback in ‘The Whale’ Does Not Disappoint

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The new film presents a fascinating tale of redemption in a father-daughter relationship.…

January 3, 2023

An article on 'Three Thousand Years of Longing' has a drawing of a blue tie-like object floating among clouds of red and purple

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Leaves You Longing for More

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The fantasy romance film, from the director of the ‘Mad Max’ movie franchise, promises enchanting visuals but suffers from a shaky, poorly structured plot.…

September 10, 2022

illustration of cave in article about thirteen lives movie

‘Thirteen Lives’ Dramatizes a Chilling True Story

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

The film is a riveting, biographical story that is based on the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue of a young soccer team and their coach.…

August 23, 2022

In an article about Sandra Bullock's best films, an illustration of Bullock wearing a red dress with a clapperboard behind her.

The 4 Best Films of Sandra Bullock’s Career

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

Now that the Hollywood actress has announced a hiatus, it's the perfect time to reflect on her top movies ever.…

July 9, 2022

A screenshot from Top Gun: Maverick shows Tom Cruise with a plane in the background

Unpopular Opinion: ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Sucks

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

While box office numbers for the film soar higher than ever, its quality of writing, acting and even pacing come crashing down.…

June 14, 2022

A drawing of a scene from Top Gun: Maverick shows Tom Cruise in an F-14.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Is as Magnificent as the Original

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

While some viewers criticize the sequel, there's more to the film than flight scenes and patriotism.…

June 12, 2022

an illustration of Elvis in front of a microphone

Truly a Jailhouse Rock: ‘Elvis’ Looks as If It Will Ignore the Singer’s Problematic Aspects

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

Once again, the rocker's life story takes to the screen in a dazzling biopic trailer that comes up short in honestly addressing his darker side.…

June 11, 2022

In an article about the movie "Everything Everywhere All at Once", a drawing of the main character Evelyn in an action scene

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Captures Even Tough-to-Reach Audiences

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

With the arrival of this A24 film, Dr. Strange in the MCU isn't the only multiverse traveler captivating theaters.…

June 7, 2022

An illustration of a writer creating fan service for fans.

Should New Marvel Films Rely on Fan Service and Prior Knowledge of Its Other Movies?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Audiences are slowly finding themselves fatigued from the numerous TV shows and movie releases in recent years.…

May 23, 2022

What other Spider-Men will feature in the 'Into the Spider-Verse' sequel?

What the ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel Might Have in Store for Miles Morales

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

New Spider-Men? New villains? There's loads of potential in the upcoming follow-up to the web-slinger's 2018 smash hit.…

July 1, 2020

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