‘Adults’ is a realistic look at what life is like in one’s twenties
By KELLY MCKIERNAN | Oct. 7With its strong representation of Gen Z, friendship, workplace, and social blunders, “Adults” has become a new comfort show for me.
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‘Smile 2’ Review
By AZIZA IBRAHIMI | Oct. 22, 2024The horror genre has seen a resurgence in psychological thrillers in recent years, becoming one of the most popular genres in theaters and streaming services. With everyone looking for a good scary movie to watch during the fall season, the release of “Smile 2” was a fantastic choice.
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‘Your history book did not do it justice’: WNED PBS produces civil rights documentary
By ALEX NOVAK | Nov. 8, 2023Locally produced film “The Niagara Movement” tackles unexplored truths about The Civil Rights Movement that aren’t in your history books.
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Beau Is Afraid’ review: What the f—k did I just watch?
By DYLAN GRECO | Apr. 26, 2023To put it bluntly, “Beau is Afraid” is a spectacle.
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Cast of Napoleon Dynamite visits UB for screening and discussion
By DYLAN GRECO | Apr. 19, 2023“Napoleon Dynamite” super fans flooded the Center for the Arts (CFA) theater, for a screening of a movie they’ve seen dozens of times over. Fans went to the April 13 showing to witness John Heder (Napoleon), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Effren Ramirez (Pedro) discuss their cult classic comedy, “Napoleon Dynamite.”
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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ review: It’s a kid’s movie — relax
By DYLAN GRECO | Apr. 12, 2023“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is, surprise surprise, catered toward kids — but that doesn’t mean that people of all ages can’t enjoy our two favorite plumbers on the adventure of a lifetime.
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Superhero movies are ruining the art of film
By DYLAN GRECO | Feb. 15, 2023Slapstick comedy and CGI ultimately make superhero movies lose sight of their endgame.
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ inspires audiences to break away from their generational curses
By AJ FRANKLIN | Nov. 17, 2022“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” takes audiences through a heartfelt journey filled with hopeless grieving, laugh-worthy comedy, engaging battles and relentless characters.
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Why ‘Bojack Horseman’ is the most creative piece of storytelling in the streaming era
By ALEX FALTER | Apr. 20, 2022Telling the story of a washed-up anthropomorphic equestrian actor in his mid-50’s, “BoJack Horseman” is so many shows wrapped into one.
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Greatest anime openings of all time
By JENNA QUINN , KARA ANDERSON and ALEX FALTER | Apr. 20, 2022Whether you’re looking for a tale of crime, monsters or romance, The Spectrum’s list of compelling introductions are sure to lock you into your next anime binge.
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The best movies to watch for 4/20
By KAYLA STERNER and ALEX FALTER | Apr. 20, 2022Here’s a list of the top six movies to throw on while you’re sparking up this Wednesday.
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‘Peacemaker’ represents an interesting turning point for DCEU
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 23, 2022The DC Extended Universe has seen a rejuvenation of sorts as of late. After a string of less-than-stellar films and the fallout from the departure of Zack Snyder, movies like “The Suicide Squad” and “Shazam!” have showcased the universe beginning to relax.
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Five extraordinary movies from around the world
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 16, 2021The U.S. has dominated the film industry over the past century. Boasting widely-recognized talent, high-budget sequences and millions of dollars in sponsorship, Hollywood’s plethora of adventures rarely bore.
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‘The Eternals’ is an exciting glimpse into the future of Marvel
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 9, 2021From the moment the opening notes of “Time” by Pink Floyd take form in the opening scene of “The Eternals,” it’s clear this is far from what Marvel fans are used to.
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UB introduces Chinese-language cinema lecture series
By ALEX FALTER | Oct. 12, 2021Last week, UB announced that a virtual lecture series focusing on Chinese-language speaking films will kick off on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.
