Spend rainy summer days watching these 5 movies
Summer weather isn’t always warm and sunny—here are five movie recommendations for those rainy, indoor days. Read more »
Writer archives: Christopher Reilly
Surprising wins and a celebrity slap: Recapping the exciting 2022 Oscars
The 2022 Oscars were a much-needed revival for an awards show that’s seen its entertainment value decline in recent years, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly says. Read more »
5 movies to fill your free time over spring break
If you’ve got extra downtime this spring break, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly compiled a list of five movies you can watch to pass the time. Read more »
Movies and TV shows to avoid the cold this winter
Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly selected these five movies and TV shows for students to watch while staying warm indoors this winter. Read more »
5 movies, TV shows to snuggle up to over winter break
Now that the fall semester has come to a close, Screentime columnist Christopher Reilly lists five entertaining movies and TV shows for students to watch during the break. Read more »
'Twisted' presents boring rehash of cop-movie genre
'Twisted,' the latest police thriller, lives up to its title, serving up a discombobulated mess of plot holes, one-dimensional characters and ludicrous revelations that will… Read more »
Stupid comedy spurs easy 'Eurotrip' laughes
The teen sex comedy genre takes a European vacation in 'Eurotrip,' an amusing mix of cultural stereotypes, juvenile sight gags and gratuitous chest shots that… Read more »
'Perfect Score' rehashes every old high school clich
The dreaded SAT replaces Saturday-morning detention, winning the championship game and losing one's virginity as the central focus of the latest coming-of-age comedy, 'The Perfect… Read more »
Movies heat up holiday season
You've just closed the blue book on your last final exam of the semester. You've finally caught up on your sleep after pulling all-nighters for… Read more »
National Lampoon's Thanksgiving special falls short
If your idea of a Thanksgiving feast includes dried-out turkey, cold mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce straight out of the can, then you might find… Read more »
Weekend releases plot to dethrone 'Matrix' blockbuster
Four new films will vie for moviegoers' money and attention this weekend as they attempt to knock the juggernaut that is 'The Matrix Revolutions' from… Read more »
'Revolutions' brings trilogy to climax
'The Matrix Revolutions,' while nowhere near as revolutionary as the original, does a wonderful job of bringing the science-fiction trilogy to a satisfying end. With… Read more »
Fans flock to final 'Matrix' installment
Everything that has a beginning has an end. Today, the final chapter brings 'The Matrix' trilogy to a close.Classic trilogy endings like 'Star Wars: Episode… Read more »
Horror Scope
Round up the eggs, candy and clever costumes and prepare for a horrifying Halloween. The only missing ingredients are our favorite scary movies ...'Scream'I remember… Read more »
Jolie falters in new film
Angelina Jolie returns to the big screen this week in 'Beyond Borders,' a self-proclaimed epic love story set against the backdrop of disaster relief efforts… Read more »
Idividual performances prevent 'Duplex' from being condemned
In 'Meet The Parents,' Ben Stiller got huge laughs facing off with an overprotective dad. 'Duplex,' finds Stiller taking on an equally challenging opponent -… Read more »
'Secondhand' makes recycled plotlines feel first-rate
** out of five stars Child actor Haley Joel Osment, with his latest film role, shows how much he's grown since he became a household… Read more »
Film gets under critic's skin
* out of five stars Hollywood puts a modern twist on the ancient legends of vampires and werewolves in the high-concept action flick, 'Underworld.'The twist,… Read more »
Old gunslingers in new 'Mexico'
*** out of five stars As a buccaneer or a gun-slinger, Johnny Depp continues to excel in offbeat roles.The critically acclaimed actor, fresh from the… Read more »
Summer in celluloid
Seeing a summer movie is like going on a first date. Your expectations are usually pretty high or pretty low. You shell out your hard-earned… Read more »
Review: Hayek stars in, produces ‘Frida’ with passion
There are few non-stereotypical roles being offered to performers of color, particularly women.So actress Salma Hayek decided to create her own. The result is “Frida,”… Read more »
Review: Rapper Eminem’s talent surprises audiences in 8 Mile
8 MileStarring: Eminem, Brittany Murphy and Kim BasingerDirector: Curtis Hanson*** 1/2 out of five“8 Mile” may be Eminem’s first foray in Hollywood, but the film… Read more »
Review: Clause for a good time
I thought doing a sequel to “The Santa Clause” was a huge mistake.It’s been eight years since the premiere of the 1994 original, about a… Read more »
Review: 'Punch' in wrong direction
Warning: 'Punch-Drunk Love' is nothing like the typical Adam Sandler movie. Is that good or bad?Known for such goofball comedies as 'Billy Madison' and 'Happy… Read more »
