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The chainsaw-wielding murderer, Leatherface.

OPINION: “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” 50 years later

Cooper Hatsis, Culture Asst. Editor October 31, 2024

Tobe Hooper's “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” begins with an opening scroll that tells the viewer the film is based on a true story, a filmmaking trope that, in 1974, was ahead of its time. 50 years...

Park City's Main Street in the midst of Sundance

Preparándose para Sundance 2025

Nathanael Stout and Wiktoria Kolodziejczyk October 29, 2024

El festival de películas de Sundance, un evento que atrae cineastas, artistas y audiencias por todo el país, es en solo cuatro meses. La iteración de 2025 del festival ocurrirá entre el 23 de enero...

Justice Smith, left, and Brigette Lundy-Paine in “I Saw the TV Glow.”

OPINION: Must-watch Halloween movies of 2024

Cooper Hatsis, Asst. Editor October 24, 2024

2024 has offered a variety of horror movies spanning different sub-genres and styles. From slashers to body horror and crime thrillers, this year has been one of the most unique years for the horror genre....

Cole Sprouse stars as The Creature and Kathryn Newton as Lisa Swallows in "Lisa Frankenstein," a Focus Features release.

Debe ver las películas de Halloween 2024

Victoria Hernandez and Cooper Hatsis October 24, 2024

2024 ha ofrecido una gran variedad de películas de terror que abarcan diferentes subgéneros y estilos. Desde slashers hasta body horror y thrillers policíacos, este año ha sido uno de los más únicos...

Blair Underwood in "Longlegs."

OPINION: The Signpost reviews: “Longlegs”

Cooper Hatsis, Assistant Section Editor July 30, 2024

There is an argument to be made that the “scariest movie in decades” label that many horror films receive during their marketing campaign does more harm than good. When it comes to Osgood Perkins’...

Lupita Nyong’o as Samira in "A Quiet Place: Day One" from Paramount Pictures.

OPINIÓN: revista de “A Quiet Place: Day One”

Nathanael Stout and Cooper Hatsis July 16, 2024

La película original de 2018 llamada “A Quiet Place” fue un gran éxito, así que tiene sentido que Paramount quiere capitalizar en esta propiedad que fue creada por John Krasinski. Así, tenemos...

Lupita Nyong’o as “Samira” in A Quiet Place: Day One from Paramount Pictures.

OPINION: “A Quiet Place: Day One” Review

Cooper Hatsis, Assistant Section Editor July 16, 2024

The original 2018 “A Quiet Place” film was a smash hit, so it makes sense for Paramount to capitalize on this property John Krasinski has conjured. Thus we get “A Quiet Place: Day One,” which follows...

Ayo Edebiri, left, and Rachel Sennott in "Bottoms."

OPINION: Best movies to celebrate Pride Month

Cooper Hatsis, Assistant Section Editor June 4, 2024

Pride Month is here, and for many that means celebrating individuality through parades, parties, concerts and much more, but it can also be time to check out some of the great Pride-related storytelling...

David Schwimmer appears in Little Death by Jack Begert, an official selection of the Midnight program at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

Opinion: A film fest focus: Recapping Sundance

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter January 30, 2024

This year marks the 40th year of the Sundance Film Festival. Like every other year, the festival is home to showing many new independent feature films and short films. The festival ran from Jan. 18-28. Here...

Frida Kahlo appears in FRIDA by Carla Gutiérrez, an official selection of the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute

“Frida”

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter January 30, 2024

“Frida,” the debut documentary film from filmmaker Carla Gutierrez, premiered at this year’s Sundance Festival, and documents the life, career and artwork of Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. Kahlo...

A screen grab of the Old Christian Rugby team huddled together in the plane wreckage to keep warm.

Thoughts on Netflix’s “Society of the Snow”

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter January 23, 2024

Cooper Hatsis Paw: OPINION: Movie review: “Society of the Snow” Inside: Thoughts on Netflix’s “Society of the Snow” “Society of the Snow” was released to Netflix on Dec. 22 and has...

An official movie poster for Universal Pictures' "Cocaine Bear."

Opinion: Movie review corner: “Cocaine Bear”

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter February 28, 2023

An apex predator high on cocaine, “Cocaine Bear” is the latest film from actor-turned-filmmaker Elizabeth Banks. This new horror comedy is inspired by true events. In 1985, drug smuggler Andrew...

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