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GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk: ‘The Substance’

Tayla Evans ’27, Distribution Manager November 13, 2024

Splattered with gore and psychological thrills, the sci-fi horror film “The Substance” is incredibly uncomfortable in all the right ways. The movie follows Elisabeth Sparkle, who, on her 50th birthday,...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Five Philadelphia-based movies to watch this fall

Jamie Springer '25, Special to the Hawk November 13, 2024

The unique and iconic culture of Philadelphia makes the City of Brotherly Love a perfect place for a film setting. It’s no surprise that some of Hollywood’s most classic films use Philadelphia as its...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Jaylen Dotson, Hawk Staff September 18, 2024

Directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 horror comedy classic “Beetlejuice.” The story follows...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’

Tayla Evans April 17, 2024

Filled with icy betrayals and unexpected companionship, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is a delightful addition to the cult-classic “Ghostbusters” franchise. Following the events of “Ghostbusters:...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

Jaylen Dotson April 10, 2024

An unexpectedly emotional monster mash trapped in an empty human drama, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” follows its titular monsters as they delve further into the depths of the Hollow Earth and...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Dune: Part Two’

Kasheem Jefferson March 20, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” continues the journey of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he unites with tribal desert warriors, known as the Fremen, on a warpath against the perpetrators who murdered...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Madame Web’

Jaylen Dotson February 28, 2024

Sony’s latest scheme to squeeze every last drop of value from the “Spider-Man” IP, “Madame Web” follows Cassandra Webb as she struggles to protect three teenagers from a super-powered maniac...

GRAPHICS: HANNAH MADEYA ’24/THE HAWK

Black History Month TV show and film recommendations

Luke Sanelli February 21, 2024

In 1926, scholar Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History, and his fraternity brothers established the first Negro History Week in February. They chose February because Black communities had already...

GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25/THE HAWK

Permission to go watch a movie: The importance of film

Jimmy Janco ’25, Guest Columnist February 14, 2024

Ever since I was young, my absolute favorite activity was going to the movies. I typically had my preferences for what to watch, but I truthfully never really cared. All that mattered to me was that...

GRAPHIC: ALLY ENGELBERT ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Night Swim’

Jaylen Dotson February 7, 2024

A passable if forgettable horror debut from writer-director Bryce McGuire, “Night Swim” pits an innocent suburban family against a haunted swimming pool. Adapted from a short film McGuire co-directed...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘American Fiction’

Jaylen Dotson January 31, 2024

A timely and provocative exploration of the power of a story, “American Fiction” is an adaptation of the 2001 novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett. Written and directed by Cord Jefferson, the film...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘The Marvels’

Jaylen Dotson November 29, 2023

A satisfying entry in the increasingly hit-or-miss Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “The Marvels” sees Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) team up with Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) on an...

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