Final seasons of TV shows have been notorious for failing to bring the story to a satisfying close. The fifth and final season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” toes that line closely, but still manages...

Theatre Tuscaloosa will perform “Scrooge! The Musical” at the Bean-Brown Theatre from Dec. 12 to Dec. 21. Tickets for the show can be purchased online. Directed by University of Alabama assistant...

Director Edgar Wright teaming up with A-list stars like Glen Powell and Josh Brolin to adapt a Stephen King action novel sounds like a dream come true for movie lovers, but instead, “The Running Man”...

University of Alabama alumnus Christos Hines premiered his new film “American Deadbolt” at the Bama Theatre on Wednesday. The event featured a screening of the movie as well as a Q&A session with...

The UA Department of Theatre and Dance will showcase its performance of the play “Violet” at the Marian Gallaway Theatre on Monday. Tickets for the show can be purchased online. Directed by Stacy...

Christos Hines, a UA alumnus and current film producer, will debut his newest movie “American Deadbolt” at the Bama Theatre on Nov. 12. The event will also feature a Q&A session with actors and...

The UA theatre department is putting on a production of Robert O’Hara’s “Barbecue” at the Allen Bales Theatre on campus through Sunday. Not only does the play feature a strong script, but also...

President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Sept. 29 that he plans to enact a 100% tariff on “any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.” While there isn’t a...

For four years now the Student Government Association has hosted the Battle of the Bands competition for student-run bands to not only highlight the local music scene, but also raise funds for the Joe...

The 77th annual Emmy Awards took place on Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The show drew in over 7.4 million views across the country, five of which came from the homes...

The title “The Long Walk” is about as perfectly named as a movie can be. Not only does it indicate what the story is about, but it also shows off the blunt and simple nature of the entire film, which...

There aren’t many horror franchises better than “The Conjuring” movies. However, as the series has moved along, it’s lost track of what made the first movies so great, which unfortunately came...

It’s easy to think of professors as only existing from August to May, as that’s essentially the only time that students see them. But in those forgotten summer months, UA professors were still very...

Typically, a legendary director making a film with a collection of A-list actors is a reliable recipe for success. However, that’s not the case when it comes to “Honey Don’t!” The film follows...

If there is a group of comic-book characters that has been consistently miscast, misused and mistreated, it’s the Fantastic Four. But finally, after years of trying, Marvel’s first family has finally...

As summer draws to a close and the fall semester rapidly approaches, Tuscamovesya, a local moving business, is gearing up to help students move for the third year in a row. What began as a small operation...

Director Ari Aster is notorious for his dark, disturbing dramas such as “Hereditary” and “Midsommar.” However, with his newest film “Eddington,” Aster has made the jump over to a new subject...

Since it was announced in October 2022 that director James Gunn would be co-helming the brand-new DC Universe, or DCU, the first film was always going to need to set a new standard. Now, almost three years...

The “John Wick” franchise has set the modern-day standard for how an action movie should be made. Fortunately, the first spin-off in the Wick universe, “Ballerina,” has not only met that standard...

“Warfare” is perfectly titled. From start to finish, the film truly is warfare — nothing more, nothing less. Taking place in 2006 Iraq, the movie follows a platoon of Navy SEALS who, after being...

According to a study for Springer Nation, over 60% of college students are afraid of speaking in front of a group of people. However, professors at the University say that overcoming this fear can not...

Sometimes a film can only be appreciated when the viewer doesn’t think about it too hard. When the brain power goes down, the fun goes up, and Jared Hess’ “A Minecraft Movie” is perhaps the most...

For decades, “creature features” have terrified audiences. Whether it’s “Jaws” making people afraid to swim in the ocean or “Jurassic Park” instilling a fear of dinosaurs that have been extinct...

It’s no secret that Disney’s live-action remakes of its iconic animated films are usually underwhelming. Add to that a flurry of controversy, and you have the 2025 version of “Snow White,” which...

A person who can’t feel pain getting into knife fights and shootouts is an inherently funny concept. “Novocaine” milks the premise for all it’s worth, making for a breezy and entertaining time...

Maintaining tension for a full 90-minute runtime is a very challenging task. “Last Breath” manages to pull it off; however, it fails to do much else. The story follows a pair of deep-sea divers...

Allied Marketing and Nikhil Shah, a sophomore majoring in business management, partnered with Warner Brothers to put together an early film screening of “Mickey 17” for UA students on Tuesday at the...

With the 97th Oscars set to take place Sunday night, the rumor mill is turning and predictions are abundant. At this point, all that can be done is speculation, but there are few more qualified to do so...

There aren’t many stories easier for a horror director to adapt than a Stephen King horror tale. However, Osgood Perkins, director of “The Monkey,” managed to fumble what had the makings of a very...

Ever since the epic culmination that was “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, Marvel Studios has struggled to establish any sense of direction or likable characters. “Captain America: Brave New World”...

Ke Huy Quan, lead actor of “Love Hurts,” won an Academy Award for his performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” two years ago. Now, in his first live-action film role since, he gets to...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to mean exchanging gifts and eating a fancy dinner. Sometimes, it can just be about relaxing at home and watching a movie. Luckily, the holiday of love...

With how many genre films are churned out every year, it’s rare that one can break free from the mold and create something new. “Heart Eyes” swings for the fences by combining multiple genres together...

Of the various dining halls on campus, perhaps the most diverse is Fresh Food Company. Commonly casually referred to by students as “Fresh,” it not only features a wide array of food options, but it...

The month of January has been notorious for producing some pretty subpar films; however, sometimes a diamond in the rough comes along. That diamond for 2025 is Drew Hancock’s “Companion.” The...

  "Presence” may seem like a very typical ghost story, following a family that becomes convinced it is not alone after moving into their new suburban home, but one thing sets the film apart —...

Director Leigh Whannell has established himself as one in Hollywood as a talented thriller director thriller directors with titles such as “Upgrade” and “The Invisible Man.” However, while Whannell’s...

When it comes to being responsible for feeding over 40,000 students, Lakeside Dining Hall’s responsibility is daunting. It does its job well, but for the amount of positives that Lakeside has, it also...

Director James Mangold is no stranger to biopics. By directing Johnny Cash’s life story in “Walk the Line” and Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles’ stories in “Ford v Ferrari,” Mangold has shown his...

If sequels were meant to retell their previous films’ stories completely, then “Moana 2” would be perfect. Unfortunately for this Disney follow-up, sequels are meant to be their own movie, building...

Kalen DeBoer and Hugh Freeze had wildly different Saturday nights in Week 13. Traveling to Oklahoma, Alabama was downed by the unranked Sooners, falling 24-3. DeBoer said he was “extremely disappointed”...

Alabama basketball season has officially begun, leading excitement and passion from fans to be especially high. There are certain films that can capture that exciting feeling that the sport provides, showing...

The most unfortunate thing about “Red One” is that it has all the pieces to be a successful Christmas classic. It just can’t quite put the puzzle together. Jake Kasdan, directing his first film...

Alabama dominated Mercer on Saturday, taking down the Bears 52-7 in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide never trailed, creating three turnovers and finally scoring its first non-offensive touchdown of the season....

There have been many attempts at comic-book spin-off shows, with the majority being largely disappointing. However, a show about a crime boss with a limp and a Jersey accent has shown that not all hope...

Alabama started to look like a top-10 team once again in Week 11. Going on the road and dominating LSU from start to finish, the Crimson Tide walked away with a 42-13 victory over the Tigers. Quarterback...

Though they lead two vastly different teams, several things connect Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer and Mercer head coach Mike Jacobs. Both started their careers at the FCS level as coordinators before...

The eighth and final episode of Season 1 of “The Penguin” will be released Sunday night. Starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti, the show serves as a follow-up to the 2022 film “The Batman.”...

With Halloween over and Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the holiday season is beginning to kick into full gear. However, despite still being almost two months away from Christmas, both radio stations...

With Alabama and Missouri set to battle in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, the matchup brings a look at two of the nation's top receivers — Alabama’s Ryan Williams and Missouri’s Luther Burden III. Williams,...

2022’s “Smile” was an original concept, but a bland horror film. The smile curse, which slowly possesses its inhabitant before forcing it to commit suicide, was a fairly innovative premise. The execution...

Alabama took down South Carolina 27-25 in Week 7, narrowly avoiding its second straight conference loss.  The Crimson Tide once again looked shaky on Saturday, struggling to be consistent on offense...

There is no question that 2024 has been a year of some major releases. There have been box office hits such as “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” as well as films with huge critical...

Alabama lost in a shocking upset in Week 6, falling to Vanderbilt 40-35 in Nashville. The Crimson Tide struggled to contain the explosive playmaking ability of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, allowing...

If “Joker” is an old man waving his fist at the chaos of society, then “Joker: Folie à Deux,” released on Friday, is that same old man walking back into his house, climbing the stairs, getting...

With the No. 2-ranked Georgia Bulldogs rolling into Tuscaloosa to play No. 4 Alabama this weekend, a battle between two of the best teams in the nation is set to commence. However, inside that matchup...

“Transformers One” is certainly not a perfect film. What it is, however, is a fun and exciting new chapter in a franchise that felt completely out of juice. A prequel to the Transformers franchise...

Alabama blew past Wisconsin in Week 3, taking down the Badgers 42-10 in Madison.  Quarterback Jalen Milroe threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more, strengthening his early Heisman campaign....

Director James Watkins’ “Speak No Evil” is a remake of a 2022 Danish film by the same name. While the original is praised for its realism and groundedness, the remake has one thing that takes it...

Alabama had a mixed Week 2, beating South Florida at home 42-16 while only being up by 1 going into the fourth quarter. The Crimson Tide pulled away late, scoring three touchdowns in the final five minutes...

Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” does what so few sequels are able to do: It takes everything that was established in the first film and builds upon it in new and creative ways. It has been...

With football season officially underway in Tuscaloosa and beyond, fans’ love and excitement for the sport is especially high. Not many films can capture that feeling, but there are a select few that...

Director M. Night Shyamalan is recognized for his brilliant plot twists and audience subversion. However, maybe his greatest twist of all is making audiences think that “Trap” is worth 100 minutes...

“Deadpool and Wolverine” is not among the elites of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nor is it trying to be. The film has a level of self-awareness seeping through every element, with a multitude...