Spider-Man Swings Out of the MCU
Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
Spider-Man’s life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) hangs in the balance (again), following the release of the newest Marvel movie “Spiderman: Far From Home.” Sony and Disney recently began deliberating over the property rights to the character of Spider-Man. While Disney owns Marvel, the c...
Alumni Discuss Working on the “Joker”
Charger Bulletin Staff
October 14, 2019
Both Timothy Metzer, class of ‘85, and the University of New Haven communication, film, and media studies program have come a long way in 34 years. Metzger is a production designer who has worked on multiple Hollywood films, including the recently-released “Joker,” which earned a record $93...
“IT Chapter Two” Review
Earl Alexander Givan, Contributing Writer
September 26, 2019
Just in time for Halloween, Warner Bros. released “It Chapter Two.” The film is the hotly-anticipated sequel to 2017’s “It.” The release of “It Chapter Two” completed director Andy Muschietti’s modern-day adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The film combines horror, ...
New Streaming Service: “Disney Plus” Arriving This November
Kayla Mutchler, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2019
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video are some of the most popular streaming services, and on Nov. 12, 2019, Disney Plus. The Disney Plus is a subscription based application that will cost $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually. Disney Plus will feature an immerse library. It will include their classic Di...
Velvet Buzzsaw: The Art of Kill
Jeremy Bellman, Contributing Writer
April 17, 2019
Netflix’s latest original film, “Velvet Buzzsaw,” is a satirical thriller that explores the world of art critics consumed by greed, fame, and materialism. The film centers around Morf Vandewalt, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, a prestigious and extremely harsh art critic who interacts with several othe...
Top 10 Movies on Netflix Right Now
Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019
10) “Velvet Buzzsaw” Rotten Tomatoes Score: 65% Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, John Malkovich, Billy Magnussen, Toni Collette, Natalia Dyer, Rene Russo From Dan Gilroy, director of movies like “Nightcrawler,” and “Kong: Skull Island,” comes this satirical, mystery and suspense drama th...
Academy Awards Controversy
Kelly Daniels, Contributing Writer
February 27, 2019
This year’s Academy Awards ceremony has been plagued by controversies, the latest of which stemming from their decision not to broadcast the presentation of four awards during the ceremony: cinematography, film editing, live action short, and makeup and hair-styling. This decision, announced ...
“Toy Story 4” Ends the Saga
Matt Verrilli, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
“Toy Story 4” will be the final film in the franchise that began almost 25 years ago. The movie will feature all the fan favorites -- Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Bo Peep, among others, who will keep their original voice actors. The movie will also introduce audiences to three new characte...
Remembering Stan Lee
Emily McDonough, Contributing Writer
November 19, 2018
Stan Lee, born Dec.28, 1922, died on Monday Nov. 12, at the age of 95. Mr. Lee was seen as a creative genius and paved the way for both comic and superhero creators. He was the executive vice president and publisher of Marvel Comics, and co-created some of the company’s most famous heroes such as: Spi...
Return of Adam Sandler : Comedy Never Dies
Sommers Smith, Staff Writer
November 13, 2018
Many know him as one of America’s favorites, in movies such as “The Waterboy,” or as “Billy Madison,” but Adam Sandler is serving up a plate of raw character in a Netflix original film, “Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh.” Bringing his versatility and original comedy, Sandler has crafted a c...
“Halloween” Horrifyingly Horrid
Brian Guski, Contributing Writer
October 30, 2018
Although the newly released “Halloween ” movie, directed by David Gordon Green, shares a name with the horror cult classic, it most definitely does not share the same great cinematic qualities of its 40-year old predecessor. “Halloween ” takes place after the events of John Carpenter’s original “H...
“A Star is Born” Shines at Box Office
Sean McGuire, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2018
Lady Gaga made her debut as a main character in a feature length film and it is arguably her best performance ever. The film, as of Oct. 14 has made $136.2 million worldwide since its release on Oct. 5. “A Star is Born” has been made three times. This version tells the classic story of an acco...
“Black Panther” Shows That Representation Matters
Iyana Jones, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
Marvel’s Black Panther has been one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and for good reason. It is the first Marvel film starring a mostly black cast, coming at time where the representation of people of color in movies has been poor. But the genuine cultural significance of seeing a divers...
Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams Star in “Game Night”
Iyana Jones, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
If you are a fan of good humor and staying on your toes, Game Night is the movie for you. Starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, the film follows Max (Bateman) and Annie (McAdams) on their regular game night with other couples until Max’s older and seemingly in all ways better brother, Brooks,...
Everything We Know About Solo: A Star Wars Story
Matthew Verrilli, Contributing Writer
February 27, 2018
When Star Wars first debuted in 1977, the franchise instantly became a cultural phenomenon. After the original trilogy and the wrap up of the prequel movies in 2005, many people thought there would be no more theatrical releases in the Star Wars universe. However, this changed on October 30, 2012 when...