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…
Amazon Studios releases cheesy romantic comedy ‘I Want You Back’
By Ethan Stinson Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, Amazon Studios’ “I Want You Back” stands as a solid entry among the expansive library of romantic comedies available for couples to enjoy during the holiday. Although it sometimes falls…
‘Home Team’ avoids discussing scandal, falls flat comedically
By Ethan Stinson During his one-year suspension from the NFL, former New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton assumed a new position as the offensive coordinator for his son’s sixth-grade football team. The youth team’s subsequent success and the controversy surrounding…
‘Adventures of Buck Wild’ represents new low for ‘Ice Age’ series
By Jacey LaComb The sixth film in the “Ice Age” series, and the first produced by Disney rather than Blue Sky Studios after Disney’s acquisition of the studio, “Adventures of Buck Wild” is a film that will probably please children…
Anthology film ‘The House’ showcases macabre scenery, unique stories
By Ethan Stinson Perplexingly billed by Netflix as a dark comedy, “The House” is a stop-motion animated fantasy horror film presenting three self-contained stories centered around the titular abode. While slight instances of humor present themselves throughout, the heart of…
