‘Wizarding World’ hits new low with ‘Secrets of Dumbledore’
By Ethan Stinson Challenged by the poor reception of its predecessor and the recasting of its primary antagonist, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” had a lot to overcome if it wished to keep the moderately successful “Wizarding World” prequel…
Angsty ‘Metal Lords’ shows viewers headbanging good time
“Metal Lords” is about to be your new favorite coming-of-age film. It made its debut on Netflix on April 8, and while it has some fresh faces you may not know, it is sure to win you over with its…
Nostalgic ‘Apollo 10 ½’ pays tribute to ‘60s, childhood fun
By Ethan Stinson Through slice of life films like “Dazed and Confused” or “Everybody Wants Some!!,” director Richard Linklater (“Before Sunrise”) has proven himself to be a master of crafting endearing, nostalgic coming-of-age stories. His most recent film, “Apollo 10…
Netflix thriller ‘Windfall’ bears intriguing premise, muddled plot
By Jade Gatling Directed by Charlie McDowell (“The Discovery”), “Windfall” provides audiences with the well-developed world of a raucously rich married couple, who must think effectively in order to survive. The intriguing use of cinematography, dialogue and production complement each…
Grim ’80s animated film ‘The Brave Little Toaster’ still holds up today
By: Gavin Gonzalez The ’80s were a wild time for children as the tensions of the Cold War were nearing a close and the popularity of new hobbies like video games and roller rinks ruled the school playgrounds. This could…
Laker Review highlights top five exciting March film releases
By Ethan Stinson Coming off of a commonly slow January-February release window, March promises to bring some life to the 2022 film season. In anticipation of the month’s upcoming releases, Laker Review would like to call attention to five movies…
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ reboot enjoyable for wrong reasons
By Jade Gatling “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” is an enjoyable horror movie that serves its purpose of entertainment. The film is based on the previous sequels of “Texas Chainsaw,” which was directed by various people over the years. The movie managed…
‘Doctor Strange’ trailer shows possibilities for upcoming film
By Aaron Brown Marvel Studios’ second trailer drop for “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” leaves infinite room for theories and future possibilities. The trailer provides emotion, high stakes and stunning visuals potentially leaving some fans more excited for…
‘Uncharted:’ yet another average video game film adaptation
By Ethan Stinson Video games have had a notoriously troubled past when being translated to the big screen. Save for rare standouts, video game films are often marred by poor screenplays, generic presentations and a lack of connection to the…
‘Lightyear’ trailer brings hope, raises questions for ‘Toy Story’ spin-off
Fans of the “Toy Story” franchise are in for a treat coming this June. After four “Toy Story” movies comes “Lightyear,” a spinoff set in the same universe and the latest creation from Disney and Pixar that promises to explore…
