Film

A tale as old as time is being told in a positively enchanting new light. Disney managed to outdo its own animated production with its live-action remake of “Beauty and the Beast.” 

Looking into Dex’s slightly hazed eyes that are delicately outlined by his dirty yellow fur, Marcin Radwan didn’t just feel a sense of protection from his canine soldier.

“Moonlight” succeeds in communicating an often drowned-out piece of America and expertly explores an outsider’s search for connection in a hostile community.

The 2017 Academy Awards wasn’t a night of many surprises, that is, until the very end. As expected, the “La La Land” wins were plenty and the Trump references were frequent.

I had never seen Grafton-Stovall Theatre so full. The thrill of seeing “Get Out” over two weeks before its initial release had set in.

The elevator doors closed, ending the tumultuous relationship between Anastasia Steele and the tortured Christian Grey at the end of the first movie. But it didn’t take long in “Fifty Shades Darker,” the second installment of the series, for Christian to slip his way back into Ana’s life.

Rom-coms are the perfect genre for a date night, which is important to keep in mind with Valentine’s Day approaching. Here’s a list of my top 10 favorite rom-coms that might bring you to tears from humor, heartbreak or both. 

15 years since its release director F. Javier Gutiérrez has attempted to rekindle the horror that came with the original “The Ring” back in 2002 with his newest adaptation to the franchise, “Rings.”

Netflix has now plunged into the documentary film industry. Here, I give you the best Netflix-original documentaries that will leave you awestruck and passionate for change.

Within the first few minutes of “Split,” the film immediately begins with a tense, thrilling scene that gets under your skin, just like most M. Night Shyamalan films.

“A Series of Unfortunate Events,” is a Netflix original series, released Jan. 13 (Friday the 13 … fitting if you ask me). This series is based off the books written by Lemony Snicket and stars Patrick Warburton who narrates the lives of three rather unlucky children, pausing to explain grammatical error, just like in the novels.

Have you ever wondered a little bit more about Lily Potter, the daughter of the Chosen One?

Times have been tough for Ben Affleck.

“Manchester by the Sea” is a captivating and emotionally riveting movie that falls short of a complete plot.

Fifteen minutes into “Rogue One” you know you’re in for an exciting film with lots of action, sarcastic comments and sneaky references to the rest of the rest of the “Star Wars” saga.

The films are the result of SMAD 405: Directing Video and Cinema, a class that focuses on movie production that acts as a capstone for students in the digital video and cinema concentration.

That’s where great art comes in, particularly in books, movies and music — elements that force us to think and feel about our current reality in ways that pulse multiple muscles and pathways in our brains.

Watch for this film at the Oscars, as it’s already garnering some significant buzz.

The movie’s told through an interview that Jackie Kennedy Onassis gave weeks after the assassination.

Five years after the tears from the end of the Harry Potter series, it turns out that J.K. Rowling wasn’t too quick to part with the wizarding world either.

Various films had exclusive screenings that ranged from high-profile films such as “La La Land” to small, student-produced short films from schools such as George Mason University.

Take a look to see if your top 13 match mine and relive the greatest night of the year.

Ben Affleck plays Christian Wolff, a high-functioning autistic man who does accounting work for the world’s most dangerous organizations — mobs, cartels, terrorists and the like.

Nothing’s better than sitting on your couch at home and cuddling up with your blanket to watch a little Netflix. Luckily, for movie fans like me, Netflix is beginning to release original movies directly to its streaming service. 

“The Birth of a Nation” is one of those movies that grabs you from the first moment and never lets go. Set in 1831, This breath-taking film takes a look at slavery in Southampton County, Virginia.

Commonly referred to as the successor to Gillian Flynn’s bestseller “Gone Girl,” “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins definitely lives up to the hype.

Ginga: The rhythm and passion found in the souls of Brazilians. Pair ginga with soccer and you get a beautiful game, nothing less.

When I think of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, my thoughts immediately go to the environmental outcome. Now, after watching this movie, I’ll immediately think of the brave men who lost their lives in this disaster.

We are presented with a photocopy of a photocopy. The result, predictably, is a washed out version of what was fresh 50 years ago.

I was entirely nervous going into it, because the first movie — “Bridget Jones’s Diary” — was one of my all-time favorites.

I walked into Saturday’s viewing of “Blair Witch,” the sequel to “The Blair Witch Project,” hoping that it would be the follow-up that the original deserves. 

“The Light Between Oceans” is likely the most beautiful film of the year. And when I say “beautiful,” I’m referring to both the scenic island on which it was filmed and its beautiful actors.

The chances of finding a good horror movie are about the same as the chances of me showing up to my Monday 8 a.m. class on time. 

I’m going to be frank — “Sausage Party” is unlike any other animated movie that has ever been released. 

“Suicide Squad” looked awesome and could have been, if not for some of its heinous problems.

During my time at JMU, there were certain movies I saw that really resonated with me. 

Since the release of “Jaws” in 1975, blockbusters have dominated the summer season. With “Captain America: Civil War” (2016) and “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016) slated for release in May, it would seem that this summer won’t be any different. But I’d like to call your attention away from these hu…

CGI allows filmmakers to create worlds and creatures that couldn’t otherwise exist.

So why do they keep getting made if so many of them have been absolute trash?

Who's our generation's Marlon Brando? This list gives some insight. 

Movies often don’t end up being all they’re cracked up to be, and a big contributor to that can be the actors, no matter how talented they are.

In an attempt to provide competition and cash-in, Warner Bros. studios launched the DC cinematic universe in 2013 with “Man of Steel.”

The best and worst of the hair-raising flicks. 

All you need to know for the movie viewing sensation.

Amid all the election buzz, the world’s second-most famous Hilary often gets overlooked: Hilary Duff.

Though children are its primary audience, its films are deep and meaningful enough to be cherished by adults worldwide.

Sometimes, music can act as a saving grace for the flops.

In honor of all the great parody films out there, and for the sake of calling out those that aren’t so great, here are the top five best and worst of the genre.

It’s the best superhero movie to be released since “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014).