Marissa Tranquilli '15 admits that, while the latest Liam Neeson killing machine flick may be light on substance or originality, Taken 2 stands as a finely-tuned and satisfying genre picture.
Teresa Kim '15 finds serendipity in Josh Rador's film, Liberal Arts, where what is "age-appropriate" is just one of the many lessons that this romantic college film offers.
Three Cornell alumni recently combined their business smarts and love for the big screen in their new startup, Flicstart –– a venture they promise will shake up the movie theater industry.
On Tuesday, Cornell Cinema screened The Artist is Present, a documentary on performance artist Marina Abramovic. Arts and Entertainment Editor Daveen Koh '14 views Abramovic as a "warrior" who confronts the humanity in all who dare face her.
Arts and Entertainment Editor Zachary Zahos '15 reviews the Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Bruce Willis sci-fi flick Looper, a compelling if flawed take on time travel and all its scientific and existential quandaries.
Arts and Entertainment Editor Zachary Zahos '15 argues in favor of film criticism: how academic examination not only helps you understand a certain movie, but yourself.
Cornell Cinema screens The Battle of Algiers this week, and Henry Staley '16 looks at the classic war film with the degree of political and cinematic acumen it deserves.
Thanks to Flicstart, a new website founded by Cornell students, students brought the cult classic The Room to Cinemapolis last Friday. Jason Goldberg '14 was there and reveled in the "so bad it's good" experience.
Money makes the world go round in this smooth and suave crime movie. Despite it's veteran cast and stunning cinematography, Arbitrage still leaves Marissa Tranquilli '15 dissatisfied.
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