The Quad’s 2010 Oscar Picks by The Quad | March 4, 2010
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Quad critics Matt Hoffman and Monica Castillo help you out with your office pool.(read more...)

“What’s Up, Mickey Mouse?”: A Look at What’s Coming Soon from the Disney Studios by Monica Castillo | February 26, 2010
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I am from a magical land known as Florida. I grew up bordering on beaches and many theme parks. Of course, I have my beach preferences and my favorite theme parks, but there is a place I set apart from all the tourist traps that Florida has to offer. That is Walt Disney World. It’s [...](read more...)

“My Name is Khan” Review: Oh Snap, Bollywood Just Got Political by Renee Trilivas | February 25, 2010
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Karan Johar’s 2010 film “My Name is Khan” tells the story of a Muslim Indian, Rizwan Khan (played by Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan,) a man with Asperger’s Syndrome who moves to San Francisco after his mother’s death. Khan falls in love with a Hindu hairdresser, Mandira, played by Kajol Devgan. Their Bollywood fairy tale turns grim [...](read more...)

Film The Price of Pleasure: Documentary Screening Bares More than Skin by Stephen Maouyo | February 24, 2010
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By Stephen Maouyo with help from Elisa Gill Porn: The four-letter word that has ceased to be one within the past 25 years. With that in mind, this past Monday night, the Boston University Women’s Resource Center, in collaboration with BU juniors Eunice Ko and Amanda Ward, hosted a screening of “Porn: The Price of Pleasure,” [...](read more...)

“Shutter Island” Review: It Was a Dahk and Wicked Stormy Night… by Matt Hoffman | February 23, 2010
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Scorsese treats this schlocky material with the seriousness you'd expect for the biopic of a civil rights leader.(read more...)

14 Films for my Lucky Valentine by The Quad | February 12, 2010
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By Monica Castillo and Matt Hoffman It’s the most wonderful time of year for the greeting card industry and crappy romantic comedies. Who am I kidding? I am such a hopeless romantic, I may just watch a John Cusack or Tom Hanks movie so I can feel like Hollywood sent me a valentine card instead. However, I’ve [...](read more...)

“The Messenger” Review: Bad News on the Doorstep by Matt Hoffman | February 11, 2010
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Support the troops? This film seems to be asking what kind of support we're really willing, or even able, to give.(read more...)

8th Issue The Small Screens of Boston: Movie Venues Outside of Fenway by Monica Castillo | February 8, 2010
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It used to be that going out to the movies was a nice, inexpensive way for you and your friends to hang out or an affordable getaway with that special someone. But thanks to soaring prices and ho-hum movie options, you’re more likely to have fun just staying home with a well chosen Netfilx option. [...](read more...)

“The Lovely Bones” Review: Heaven Can Wait by Matt Hoffman | February 2, 2010
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What can a film do when its protagonist isn't really a part of its story?(read more...)

Free HBO Screening: “How To Make It In America” by Jennifer Brown | January 27, 2010
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Being in a city has its perks when it comes to entertainment. I’ve got a perk for you. On Tuesday, February 2, the Mills Gallery at Boston Center for the Arts is hosting a special HBO screening of the new series, “How To Make It In America”–a story of two young men in their twenties who [...](read more...)