(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Joker: Folie à Deux failed to meet expectations of fans and the box office.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following 2019’s “Joker,” director Todd Phillips initially wanted to keep the film a profound standalone piece. However, following the record-breaking success of the film, having grossed over $1 billion, and being the first…
“Venom: The Last Dance”, an nonrhythmic tango
(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “Venom: The Last Dance fails to live up to expectations.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor “Venom: The Last Dance” is the third and final installment in the “Venom” film series. It is a PG-13 action sci-fi film released on Oct. 24, 2024, starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his trusty friend,…
Editors’ Picks: Halloween Watchlist
(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “Ready or Not is one of our selected films to watch this Halloween.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Halloween is but a few days away, and with the season of haunted houses, sugary candy and costume parties upon us, there’s no better time to talk about scary movies. Some of the editors…
Fall 2024 must-watch movies
(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “As fall approaches, read about some classic spooky movies.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor A chill forms in the air, leaves wither and fall from trees, breeze whips through your hair and sends a shiver down your spine… Fall is upon us, meaning Halloween is not far behind. Here are some classic…
“Argylle” is an unserious good time
(Photo courtesy of: Rotten Tomatoes ) “Director Matthew Vaughn’s cat Chip stars as Alfie in “Argylle”.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Argylle” is Matthew Vaughn’s newest addition to his cinematic spy universe of the “Kingsman”. “Argylle” follows a mild-mannered author Elly Conway as she is caught up in the world she writes about, and finds herself…
“Maka,” screening and Q&A with Geneviève Makaping and Simone Brioni
(Photo courtesy of: Julian Viviescas Mejia) “Students enjoyed getting to talk with the creator of the movie after the screening.” Julian Viviescas Mejia Connector Contributor On Wednesday September 28, UMass Lowell hosted the screening of “Maka,” an award-winning documentary about Geneviève Makaping, the first woman of African descent to be the director of a newspaper…
“Finch”: It’s Got Tom Hanks
(Photo courtesy of Amblin Entertainment) “Finch” is Tom Hank’s latest film, now available to watch on Apple TV. Emily Teague Connector Editor America’s sweetheart Tom Hanks stars in another Apple Original Movie, “Finch,” released Nov. 5, this time playing the role of Finch Weinberg, the last man left in St. Louis, perhaps the world, after…
Let there be a blockbuster Venom sequel
(Photo Courtesy of Columbia Pictures) Kali Patterson Connector Contributor “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is an explosive expansion upon the 2018 release, “Venom”. The Marvel blockbuster presents elements of a comic book film, a friendship comedy and a twisted romance, and it somehow manages to make it all work cohesively. Directed by cinema veteran, Andy…
