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100 of American University’s favorite movies

By Gabby Landis | December 8

See if your favorites made the list

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‘Chainsaw Man’ movie tells both a heartbreaking and breathtaking story

By Conor Gillingham | December 3

‘The Town Mouse or the Country Mouse’

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REVIEW: ‘Anemone’ is a shocking but heartfelt standout of late 2025.

By Vaughan Noble | December 2

Daniel Day-Lewis’ return to the big screen after 8 years stuns in his son’s divisive directorial debut.

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REVIEW: ‘HIM’ is a game that loses its soul

By Taylor Meredith | October 31

The supernatural sports drama questions what we worship in the name of greatness

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REVIEW: ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’

By Vaughan Noble | October 30

The iconic English drama draws to a close after an impressive 14-year run 

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Review: ‘The Smashing Machine’ shows a new side of The Rock

By Mina O’Dell | October 29

Dwayne Johnson stars in jazzy drama about MMA legend Mark Kerr alongside Emily Blunt

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REVIEW: ‘One Battle After Another’ is hilarious, hard-hitting and just the movie we need

By Alfie Pritchard | October 10

‘Revolutionary violence is the only way,’ Perfidia Beverly Hills said, member of the French 75

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The race to pick the next James Bond is heating up

By Gabby Landis | October 2

Selecting a new leading man is steeped in historical debate and diverse public opinion

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REVIEW: ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’

By Vaughan Noble | October 2

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie’s electric chemistry pulls the audience through a mind-bending surrealist journey like no other.

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Scenes That Stick: Superman’s ‘That’s what makes me human’ monologue solidifies who he is.

By Sasha Dafkova | September 23

James Gunn’s “Superman” took the internet by storm this summer. Jam-packed with political commentary and symbolism, Superman’s turning ”woke" became a large topic of discussion within conservative spaces. Despite all of its controversy, however, Gunn created a Superman movie that unapologetically ...

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Scenes that Stick: ‘The Wolf House’ dining table scene is powerful stop-motion animation

By Dominique Dillard | July 7

Animation can convey a deeper story than many expect

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Weekend Watchlist: Beloved comedies to help you destress during finals week

By Mina O’Dell | May 6

Take a break from studying and loosen up by enjoying a funny flick

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‘Sinners’ turns up the heat with vampiric villains

By Vaughan Noble | May 6

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s fifth collaboration is dominating the domestic box office

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Korean Cultural Center expands South Korean culture in DC through film

By Sophia McCann | May 5

Viewers can experience free screenings of K-cinema on Embassy Row

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Professors equip aspiring filmmakers with skills to succeed in a competitive industry

By Vaughan Noble | April 28

From hands-on mentorship to expert guidance, the University prepares film students to break into Hollywood and beyond

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Frames of a Nation: Mexico on the silver screen

By Vaughan Noble | April 25

An exploration into the defining directors and films of Mexican cinema

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Weekend Watchlist: Easter-themed movies to celebrate Spring

By Megan McNamara | April 17

Munch on your Easter candy while watching these recommendations for Easter weekend

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