Film review: Watching paint dry is more exciting than ‘X-Men Apocalypse’ Raymond Maspons May 17, 2016 0 Comments Initially, I was really excited about “X-Men: Apocalypse.” It seemed to have everything going for it. It was supposed to be the culmination of a critically acclaimed and commercially successful... Read More »
Film review: In his underrated masterwork, Nicolas Cage proves he’s America’s “National Treasure” Carlos Valladares May 13, 2016 0 Comments “I’m gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.” And so he does. Those seven wacky words, uttered by our hero Nicolas Cage, have come to symbolize the thrilling gleefest that is “National... Read More »
Oscars 2016: Carlos’s picks Carlos Valladares February 26, 2016 0 Comments Here are film desk editor Carlos Valladares’ picks for the Oscars 2016. Best Picture —“The Revenant” Unless some miracle happens where “Max Max: Fury Road” absconds with the Top Prize,... Read More »
The 15 best Oscar-winning performances Carlos Valladares February 26, 2016 0 Comments When it comes to Best Picture, the Oscars often get it wrong. Fortunately, they have a better track record when it comes to performances. Here are 15 of the best Oscar-winning performances of all... Read More »
Film review: A ‘Joy’ to behold Carlos Valladares December 25, 2015 0 Comments Christmas is here, and like Papa Claus delivering gifts to the young’uns, David O. Russell brings “Joy” to the world. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro, “Joy” is... Read More »
Film review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2’ fails to catch fire Carlos Valladares November 21, 2015 1 Comment The “Hunger Games” quadrilogy comes to an unsatisfactory end with “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.” It’s been a long time coming for fans of Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular “Hunger... Read More »
This week in Arts and Life: April 6 – April 12 Arts and Life Editors April 5, 2015 0 Comments From Noah Baumbach’s “While We’re Young” to the Ram’s Head Theatrical Society’s production of the hit musical “Hairspray,” the coming week is chock full of can’t-miss art. Here are... Read More »
Celebrity un-retouched photos hack: An issue of consent Kelsey Page February 24, 2015 14 Comments If we celebrate hackers releasing similar images without consent, then we are taking the power away from the meaningful movement and placing it in the hands of anonymous individuals with no... Read More »
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