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The Courier

“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame

“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame

Despite on-the-nose dialogue and visual presentation, the moral development in “Hunger” makes it worth a watch.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Remains a Great and Conflicted Romance

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Remains a Great and Conflicted Romance

“Eternal Sunshine's” clever, pessimistic script is brought to life by detailed visuals, a couple great performances and a melancholy soundtrack.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023
“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life

“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life

“Little Miss Sunshine” is inspirational in its disappointment, giving us a new view on life and its challenges.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
“Tar” Creates a Controversy-Centered World of Its Own

“Tar” Creates a Controversy-Centered World of Its Own

“Tar,” through a seamless combination of its elements, creates a world of its own that mirrors ours to a T, giving us a unique perspective into recent controversies.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
“His Only Son” Does Little to Push Beyond B-Movie Status

“His Only Son” Does Little to Push Beyond B-Movie Status

The combination of bad editing, shoddy makeup and poor pacing make “His Only Son” a mediocre flick.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
April 17, 2023
"Fast Color" - a Dystopic, Small-time Superhero Story

“Fast Color” – a Dystopic, Small-time Superhero Story

“Fast Color" is a flimsy attempt to stray from the ordinary superhero formula.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
March 20, 2023
Whetting Your Appetite for More: “Eat Your Young” Review

Whetting Your Appetite for More: “Eat Your Young” Review

With his powerful lyrics and enchanting backing instrumentals, Hozier defends his place in music history with a jaw-dropping EP release.
Bee Bishop, Editor in Chief
March 19, 2023
A Parallel, Altered World in “White Noise”

A Parallel, Altered World in “White Noise”

“White Noise” presents a reality that’s both familiar and unfamiliar, and provides insightful and funny commentary on our lives.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
Deadpan Humor and A Hard Knocks Life in “A Man Called Ove”

Deadpan Humor and A Hard Knocks Life in “A Man Called Ove”

A sour elderly man turns a new leaf and makes a change of heart.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023
“Your Place or Mine”: A Gimmicky Romcom

“Your Place or Mine”: A Gimmicky Romcom

“Your Place or Mine” is a dull, friendly and at-times funny watch.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Acting, Editing, and Music Bring Life to "Empire of Light"

Acting, Editing, and Music Bring Life to “Empire of Light”

A story about many things, “Empire of Light” is a beautiful and at times touching watch.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
“To Leslie” Review

“To Leslie” Review

An unflinching portrayal of addiction without the predictable beats of a recovery story.
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
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