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Review: 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is a hilarious sequel with supernatural shenanigans

By Frank Remski · Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is a great comedy and horror, Halloween watch. The film did not live up to the original film, but that says more about the quality of the original than the sequel.

Review: 'The Deliverance' is a dramatic telling of a true story

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024

The acting within "The Deliverance" was the best part of the film such as the humorous scenes between the grandma and mother. It was not your typical horror movie considering it wasn’t as scary as it could’ve been.

Review: 'Untamed Royal' is surface-deep

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

"Untamed Royal" is aggressive, untamed, and horrifying. It appears to be motivated by a sexual want combined with a selfish mentality.

Review: 'Incoming' though humorous, lacks fulfilling plot line

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

There are random elements in this movie that may lead viewers to question it. The acting accurately captured the ridiculousness of these students.

Review: ‘Coraline’ returns to theaters for its 15th anniversary in remastered 3D

By Madison Cantrell · Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024

"Coraline" hits theaters in dreamlike, remastered 3D for its 15th-anniversary celebration.

Review: 'Mothers' Instinct' is thrilling and captivating

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway star in "Mothers' Instinct." Chastain plays the perfect role of Alice. She is a caring and cautious mother who does everything to protect her son from Celine, even if it kills her.

Review: 'It Ends with Us' leaves fans in tears

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

"It Ends with Us" highlights the struggles of leaving an abusive relationship. Blake Lively portrays Lily’s manipulation perfectly, this film is full of emotion.

Review: Netflix's 'Elite' final season

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024

Iván and Isadora’s friendship is the main excitement for "Elite" season eight, along with Omar facing hardships and coming back stronger than ever.

Review: 'Twisters' is out of this world

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Aug. 5, 2024

"Twisters" opens strong and is captivating from the very beginning. Daisy Edgar-Jones did a fantastic job portraying Kate Carter as a meteorologist.

Review: 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' the long awaited duo

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Aug. 5, 2024

Marvel Cinematic Universe's "Deadpool & Wolverine" is the year's biggest film for comic book enthusiasts. Fans have been waiting eagerly for this film, and it is well worth seeing.

Review: Tyler Perry's 'Divorce in the Black' is a thrilling and deep film

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Friday, July 26, 2024

"Divorce in the Black" is a deep thriller that is worth the watch as Tyler Perry never fails with his thriller films.

Review: 'Touch' is a touching love story

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Wednesday, July 24, 2024

"Touch" is impressive considering it is in three different languages, and it is portrayed beautifully. The film's flashbacks do a fantastic job of capturing the characters' youthful love.

Review: ‘Despicable Me 4’ threw comedy at a wall to see what sticks

By Frank Remski · Tuesday, July 16, 2024

"Despicable Me 4" came out July 3 and did its best to live up to its successful predecessors.

Review: 'A Family Affair' on Netflix

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Friday, July 5, 2024

"A Family Affair" is an interesting age-gap romance between a mother and a young movie star. The acting is full of emotion and development of the characters.

Review: 'A Quiet Place: Day One' where the main star is the cat

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, July 2, 2024

"A Quiet Place: Day One" has a compelling and emotionally charged plot. These characters' lives are being altered by an invasion, which they must survive.

Review: 'Queen Rising' is a shocking thriller

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Friday, June 28, 2024

"Queen Rising" is a thought-provoking, gripping thriller that might be triggering to some viewers. Madison and Greg, the main characters, do an excellent job acting with emotion.

Opinion: 5 LGBTQ+ movies perfect for Pride Month and beyond

By Frank Remski · Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Calling all cinephiles looking to celebrate Pride Month! Check out The Echo's five LGBTQ+ picks.

Review: 'Inside Out 2' is comedic

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Saturday, June 22, 2024

“Inside Out 2” is full of laughter and adventure as Riley grows up. New characters arrive which creates chaos in Riley’s brain.

Review: 'Hitman' is a comedic film

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Friday, June 14, 2024

If one is looking for a lighthearted, hilarious movie, this is worth watching. It features an intriguing plot that incorporates elements of true stories.

Review: I am not ok after watching ‘Am I Ok?’

By Madison Cantrell · Tuesday, June 11, 2024

“Am I Ok?” is a touching story of self rediscovery, starring Dakota Johnson (Lucy) and Sonoya Mizuno (Jane).

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