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Culture Pick | ‘Wolf Man’ has too much man and not enough wolf

Culture Pick | ‘Wolf Man’ has too much man and not enough wolf

Caleb McClinton, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

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...

Culture Pick | ‘A Complete Unknown’: One of the best musical biopics in years

Culture Pick | ‘A Complete Unknown’: One of the best musical biopics in years

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

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...

"Moana 2" released in theaters on Wednesday.

Culture Pick | ‘Moana 2’ lacks its own identity

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer December 1, 2024

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...

"Wicked" was released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Wicked’: Defying gravity and expectations

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 28, 2024

The first of the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” released on Friday, excelling in ways the live production never could. Both the movie and play serve as a prequel to the...

"Gladiator II" was released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Gladiator II’ is a flawed yet thrilling journey back to the Colosseum

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 28, 2024

The long-anticipated “Gladiator II” released on Friday, 24 years after the release of “Gladiator.” While it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the sequel is sure to entertain those who...

Culture Pick | Three basketball movies to get in the mood for hoops season

Culture Pick | Three basketball movies to get in the mood for hoops season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

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...

"Red One" released in theatres on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Red One’ is a flat start to the Christmas season

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 20, 2024

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...

"Saturday Night" released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Saturday Night’: The creation of greatness in 90 minutes

John Weinstein, Contributing Writer October 15, 2024

“Saturday Night Live” premiered as a show consisting of comedy sketches performed by a cast of celebrities on Oct. 11, 1975. On the 49th anniversary of the first episode, a biopic titled “Saturday...

Culture Pick | Chilling classics: Halloween horror movie subgenre rankings

Culture Pick | Chilling classics: Halloween horror movie subgenre rankings

Ramsey Eaton, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Halloween fanatics, and after the real-life horror story that occurred last Saturday in the SEC, it's only right to continue the spirit of scare by ranking...

Culture Pick | Five of the most anticipated movies for the rest of 2024

Culture Pick | Five of the most anticipated movies for the rest of 2024

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 9, 2024

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...

“Joker: Folie à Deux” released in theaters on Friday.

Culture Pick | “Joker: Folie à Deux” is an utterly pointless sequel

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer October 6, 2024

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...

"Speak No Evil" was directed by James Watkins and released on Friday.

‘Speak No Evil’: James Watkins delivers a tension-filled thriller

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer September 15, 2024

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...