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"'Madame Web' was a superhero movie with no superheroes, truly one of a kind. Besides the fact that Cassie has no physical advantages, the three girls didn’t have any of their powers yet so as one can imagine, the fight scenes were complete crap." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Web of disappointment: Why “Madame Web” takes the crown as the worst Sonyverse film

Sarah Shockey February 21, 2024

If you’ve ever seen those users on TikTok making videos eating certain foods or using a product saying “I tried this so you don’t have to," this review is essentially the same thing. I watched “Madame...

"It is a superhero film at first glance. But when you watch it, it doesn’t feel like one. At its core, “The Batman” is a thriller that forces its hero to think, rather than fight." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Robert Pattinson’s Batman: A dark, gritty, & brilliant reimagining

Joshua Counts March 7, 2022

“The Batman” has finally arrived. Robert Pattinson plays the titular character, Zoë Kravitz is Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Paul Dano is the nefarious Riddler, and spearheading all of this is director Matt...

"For longtime Marvel fans who are hesitant to go out to see the film, I would recommend it. I’ll be honest, the trailer doesn’t even do it justice." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

There Was Never a Dull Moment in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”

Jennifer Rosado September 8, 2021

Right after the iconic Marvel introduction, the Shang-Chi audience is greeted with a warm, serene voice explaining the folklore that surrounds the Ten Rings. The main villain, Wenwu, who is Shang-Chi’s...

"Harley Quinn’s jokes are well-placed and effective and were arguably one of the most enjoyable aspects. This kept you on your toes during action sequences, but also laughing in your seat." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Birds Of Prey” sees a newly-single Harley Quinn spread her wings

Tara Grier February 19, 2020

In "Birds of Prey," Harley Quinn gets more than she bargained for when she breaks up with her iconic beau, the Joker... and after not-so-discretely blows up the chemical plant she shared with Joker. Without...

"Far From Home" receive big appraisal for Rowan's movie night. / Forbes

“Spiderman: Far From Home” shows at the Rowan Ballroom

Jason Licitra November 20, 2019

Being both a freshman Rowan student, and a fan of movies, I am excited to have an excuse to get out to one of the movie nights hosted at the Rowan Ballroom. Once I heard the movie being shown was...

- Image from Pixabay

Licitra: Do superheroes score zeroes in the scope of cinema?

Jason Licitra November 13, 2019

Trends in media can often be traced back to a singular source, and right now I’m sure it wouldn't surprise anyone to say that we are in the age of superhero movies. Blockbuster movies like "Avengers"...

"Avengers: Endgame" may finally allow me to sleep at night without the specter of Rocket Raccoon breathing down my neck. - Image by Disney

PREVIEW: Get hype, fans— ‘Avengers: Endgame’ will finally euthanize this diseased rat of a franchise

Tara Lonsdorf April 8, 2019

On one hand, I'm as excited as anyone for the cinematic release of Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame." On the other, my excitement stems from a place of deep resentment; once the series is finished, I'll finally...

-Photo Courtesy of Disney.Wikia.com

Heller: Superheroes are out. Live action Disney is in.

Alexander Heller December 5, 2018

For more than a decade, moviegoers and comic book fans have experienced a renaissance of storytelling at the box office. From the grittiness of Christopher Nolan’s "Dark Knight" trilogy to the action...

"That’s what makes "Black Panther" succeed in the way people hoped it would. It isn’t overly sanitized and it maintains its own identity, which is exactly what it needed to do." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Black Panther” presents an intricate view of race in a stylish universe

West Bromke February 27, 2018

Another year, another superhero movie courtesy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This time around, it’s "Black Panther," directed by Ryan Coogler. Given the recent increase in calls for greater diversity...

The "Avengers: Infinity War" trailer previews the third film in the franchise. -Courtesy of Flickr user Vivek Bhat

REACTION: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ trailer features Thanos, the Guardians of the Galaxy and much more

Laura Kincaid December 6, 2017

Four and half months after a trailer for "Avengers: Infinity War" was released for select audiences at San Diego Comic Con, the first television trailer dropped last week for the rest of Marvel fans worldwide. It...

"Another area touched upon is Thor’s relationship with the Hulk outside of the battle arena as they debate who is stronger. His relationship with his brother Loki is explored further in this new film." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Thor: Ragnarok” is a thrilling and worthy addition to the Marvel universe

Sierra Morrison November 7, 2017

In a battle between Gods, monsters, and mortals, who wins? In “Thor: Ragnarok,” we see Thor, the God of Thunder, Hela, the Goddess of Death, Surtur, a giant flame demon, the Incredible Hulk,...

Grilli: Superhero franchises have become lazy and oversaturated

Louis Grilli November 29, 2016

It first occurred to me that the film industry was changing (dying?) when I emerged, bleary-eyed, from the second installation of the Captain America film franchise subtitled “Winter Soldier.” I had...

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