(Photo courtesy of The Direct. “Max’s latest removal of content is a bad sign for the future of the streaming platform.”) Abigayle Rettman Connector Staff Shows have been leaving Max left and right. On Feb. 28, 2025, Max pulled over 80 shows and movies from the streaming service. The platform no longer lets its viewers…
“Captain America: Brave New World” review
(Photo courtesy of IMDB. “‘Captain America: Brave New World’ sets a modest pace for the MCU in 2025.”) Jenkins Zziwa Connector Contributor What does the latest installment in the once infallible entertainment juggernaut that is the MCU have in store? Enough to leave you satisfied, but certainly not enough to have you giving a standing…
The Connector’s 2024 Christmas Watchlist
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Home Alone is just one of the movies we recommend watching this season.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor As the end of the semester draws near, and the holidays come closer, the stress of finals and holiday preparations will slowly, but surely, fade into cheer and relaxation. A festive movie always helps…
“Red One” is a Hollywood holiday blunder
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Despite its all-star lineup, ‘Red One’ fails to capture holiday magic.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor With the holiday season approaching, a new wave of festive films and TV shows is close behind it. Some are great and turn out to be classics like “Elf,” “Home Alone,” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”…
“Joker: Folie à Deux” disappoints fans
(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…
“Coraline” celebrates 15th anniversary
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Coraline crawls into the Other World, unaware of what waits for her.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Coraline,” the first film produced by stop-motion specialist studio Laika, returned to theaters on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, marking 15 years since its initial release in 2009. While “Coraline” is Laika’s first film, it…
“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…
