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The Washburn Review
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Established 1885

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Sobering setting: Heidi Bergman asks Walter Cruz to recall his traumatic experience in order to gauge his emotional reaction to it. This back-and-forth between Bergman and Cruz reveals a lot about the two characters.

Homecoming: Horror of the mind

November 6, 2018
Taking a bite out of box office: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has not done nearly as good as its predecessor at the box office. Jurassic World was the number one film at the box office three weeks running and in those weeks grossed over $445 million domestically. Fallen Kingdom has dropped to the second film at the box office in its third weekend and has only grossed $333 million domestically. 

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” has more likeable dinosaurs than characters

Andrew Shermoen
July 9, 2018
‘Hereditary’ brings horror thrills that will scare the pants off you

‘Hereditary’ brings horror thrills that will scare the pants off you

Photo courtesy of A24
June 11, 2018
One key difference: Before starting production on the film, Francis Lawrence (the director of the film) and the film’s star met to discuss if she would be comfortable performing the nude scenes after nude photos of her were leaked online. Lawrence decided she would perform the scenes because the difference between the leaked photos and the film was her consent in the latter. In an interview with Variety Lawrence said “The insecurity and fear of being judged for getting nude, what I went through, should that dictate decisions I make for the rest of my life?”

‘Red Sparrow’ fails at subverting tropes

Andrew Shermoen
March 5, 2018
Magic: Blade Runner 2049 uses a unique mix of visual and practical effects to pull off its beautiful images. This scene in particular is not CGI but a large LED screen depicting this large hologram of the character Joi.

“Blade Runner 2049” exceeds all expectations

Andrew Shermoen
October 9, 2017
‘Mother!’ divides film critics, general audiences

‘Mother!’ divides film critics, general audiences

Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures
September 17, 2017
“John Wick: Chapter 2” filled with incredible action

“John Wick: Chapter 2” filled with incredible action

Photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment
February 13, 2017
Divisive Darling: Split premiered at the 2016  Austin, Texas film festival known as Fantastic Fest. Since then, the film has garnered high praise for its cast and original story-telling, but has drawn scrutiny from the mental health community for the its villainous portrayal of a mentally unwell man. 

Shyamalan’s thriller ‘Split’ shatters expectations

Andrew Shermoen
February 2, 2017

‘Sleepless’ puts audiences to sleep

Andrew Shermoen
January 31, 2017

‘The Girl on the Train’ stuck at the station

Andrew Shermoen
October 16, 2016
Movie Review: Sicario - Suspenseful, stunning and prescient

Movie Review: “Sicario” – Suspenseful, stunning and prescient

Andrew Shermoen
October 11, 2015

“The Perfect Guy” stalks its way into your heart

Lisa Herdman
September 17, 2015
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