Movies

Insight: 'The Last of Us': amazing game, decent adaptation

"The Last of Us" Season 2 misses the crucial narrative drive of Ellie Williams that fans can relate to. 

By Matthew Marengo | May 29, 2025

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Review: 'Thunderbolts*' shocks audiences, brings spark back to MCU

With an in-depth look at mental health and its effect on Earth's mightiest anti-heroes, "Thunderbolts*" brings a sense of realness back to the MCU.

By Jack McCarthy | May 11, 2025

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Review: New 'Hunger Games' novels showcase the power of a prequel

ASU Hunger Games fans discuss the impact and storytelling behind the major franchise. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | April 17, 2025

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Review: 'A Minecraft Movie' fails to impress critics, but returns long-lost charm to cinema

Audience involvement turns the 2025 blockbuster's mediocrity into magic.

By Sam Troester | April 14, 2025

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Review: 'Warfare' makes audiences feel like their lives are at stake on the frontlines

The recent A24 film looks into the riskiest lives in America on the frontlines.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | April 14, 2025

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Artsy in April: The Echo's spring picks for music and media

Check out these heat-inspired selections from ASU's resident arts experts.

By Sam Troester | April 10, 2025

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Native American shorts bring laughter, connection, art to Phoenix Film Festival

Phoenix Film Festival screens Native American directed shorts spotlighting nine diverse short films. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | April 2, 2025

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Insight: Lost in romanticization

Romanticization has brought color and meaning to the ebbs and flows of my life.

By Natalia Jarrett | March 20, 2025

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Need a break? State Press staff offers top 5 silly ways to unwind

Need to learn how to relax? Try these methods recommended by The State Press staff. 

By Kasturi Tale | March 19, 2025

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Insight: Superheroes have paid their dues, it's time we respect them

Spider-Man, Superman and other iconic heroes are an essential part of American pop culture. 

By Jazlyn Gonzales | March 13, 2025

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Podcast Feature: Oscars predictions and the aftermath

Join host Ava Peguese as she breaks down the 2025 Oscar winners with State Pressers Andrew Dirst, Natalia Jarrett and Jack McCarthy. Stay tuned for our regularly scheduled State Press Play episode this week.

By Ava Peguese | March 11, 2025

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State of the Oscars: The State Press' resident film buffs predict 2025 Academy Award winners

"The Brutalist," "Anora" and more headline the 2025 Academy Awards.

By Jack McCarthy , Natalia Jarrett and Andrew Dirst | March 2, 2025

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Review: 'One of Them Days' is a fun, classic throwback to '90s buddy movies

The 2025 comedy about two girl best friends who unseriously deal with a very serious task.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | January 22, 2025

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Review: A24's 'The Brutalist' does not deserve its Oscar hype

Brady Corbet's 2024 drama has the seeds of something greater but fails to achieve the film's potential.

By Andrew Dirst | December 20, 2024

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Review: 'Queer' by Luca Guadagnino is a surrealist take on identity and isolation

Luca Guadagnino's experimental film adaptation of "Queer" tastefully depicts loneliness and longing.

By Natalia Jarrett | December 20, 2024

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Review: 'Y2K' is an unhinged blast from the past bringing the millennial nightmare to life

The anticipated film is likely to be a hit with nostalgia-consumed Gen Z.

By Jazlyn Gonzales | December 6, 2024

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Harmful entertainment or harmless fun? The consequences of 'shipping culture'

Professors and students discuss how social media impacts the dynamic between public figures and their supporters.

By Alana Lynch | November 26, 2024

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Review: 'Anora' dazzles audiences with thrills and rhinestones

The film, starring Mikey Madison and directed by Sean Baker, will be in theaters nationally on Nov. 1.

By Natalia Jarrett | October 29, 2024

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Review: 'Smile 2' is fun, but a similar take on the original horror film

As the smile curse continues to spread, Naomi Scott must face her trauma to successfully stop the curse.

By Gokul Achaththekoot | October 18, 2024

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Review: 'We Live in Time' is an honest and hopeful ode to family and passion

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield deliver strong performances in the highly anticipated A24 film. 

By Andrew Dirst | October 17, 2024

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