Watts less powerful than before, ‘Shut In’ disappoints
Among the horror films released this year, “Shut In” could possibly be one of the worst. This film presents a story of a woman named Mary (Naomi Watts, “Allegiant”), a children’s psychologist who is taking care of her quadriplegic son…
Adams’ ‘Arrival’: Oscar-worthy acting, film
In what has been considered by some to be an abysmal year for films, Oscar-season has brought along a modern classic in “Arrival.” Debuting at the Venice Film Festival in September, “Arrival” is a critically-adored film, providing a breath of…
‘Slade Collins In and Out of Time’ showcases alumnus
On Nov. 11 the Capitol Theatre in Rome, New York, hosted the premiere of “Slade Collins In and Out of Time,” a production of Mad Angel Films, an independent film company based in Utica, New York. In the title role…
Career defining acting, controversy, ‘The Birth of a Nation’
To see or not to see? That is the question moviegoers must answer regarding “The Birth of a Nation.” To see the film is to see a wonderfully shot, exceptionally acted, beautifully bloody stroke of genius. The film examines and…
Affleck, supporting cast bring ‘The Accountant’ strength
“The Accountant” sounds like it could have been the worst action movie in the world if it was made in 1986. Lucky for audiences it is made in 2016. For as outrageous as an accountant with high functioning Autism who…
‘Graves’ gives energy, changes ideas around political shows
Political shows can seem like a cookie-cutter formula that repeat the same ideas and plot points. There is always a cheating scandal, always a young-faced, low-level political player who just wants to make his way up the political ladder and…
Green Day ‘Revolution Radio’ familiar
The alternative rock trio Green Day is back at it again with their 12th LP, “Revolution Radio.” Filled with heavy guitar riffs, driving drum beats, politically charged lyrics and Armstrong’s signature vocals, the tracks of “Revolution Radio” are very pop-punk….
Weekly EP: Clarence Clarity gives gives audience ‘SAME’
Some artists get by purely being weird. Art itself, as a concept, exists solely for people to express all the weird thoughts going on in their brains and no form of art tends to cast a brighter spotlight on people’s…
On campus event promotes ‘Great Lake Review’
Last Saturday afternoon at 2p.m. in the Lake Effect Cafe, students and professors stepped up to the mic with papers, laptops, tablets and phones to read poetry at the Poetry Slam. The event was hosted by Julian Daley, the head…
Weekly EP: Who’s Molly makes great impression
There’s a certain draw to music that thrashes around like a force of nature. From Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” to Jamie N Commons and X-Ambassadors’ “Jungle,” audiences are drawn to heavy instrumentals and fiery melodies. These types of songs offer the…
