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Graphic novels from the page to the screen: A success story

Many times, a quick cameo of Stan Lee in a Marvel film is the closest connection to the creator of the original story.

By William Ruof | August 20, 2014

Gene Jones and AJ Bowen in The Sacrement, a Magnet Release. (Photo Courtesy of Magnet Releasing)

Meet this fall's A&E desk

Take a look to see what got us through the summer.

By A&E Staff | August 20, 2014

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'The Giver' adaptation has little to offer

Above all else, "The Giver" is a grossly misguided movie.

By Zachary Heltzel | August 14, 2014

Comic-Con 2014 Preview: 'Avengers,' 'Hobbit' and more take over San Diego

As the biggest names in Hollywood and the comic book industry descend upon the Gaslamp Quarter along with over 130,000 attendees, this annual four-day Mecca for passionate fans of the popular arts promises to bring huge surprise announcements for the most anticipated upcoming film and television events.

| July 23, 2014

Bizarre sci-fi film 'Snowpiercer' is equal parts zany and bleak

The film's glaring tonal shifts and openly liberal overtones may be insurmountable for some, but "Snowpiercer" cannot be faulted for having moxie.

| July 10, 2014

'The Fault in Our Stars' lights up the sky

The tearjerker adaptation stays true to John Green's successful novel.

| June 10, 2014

'Maleficent' takes flight in the modern age

Overall, "Maleficent" was visually stunning, despite the predictable storyline.

| June 3, 2014

Art trumps commerce in 2014 Cannes Film Festival winners

Cannes has served as the prominent venue for the unveiling of top-tier cinema from all over the world. The 2014 festival, which wrapped up on Sunday, proved to be no exception.

| May 27, 2014

"Watermark" a visually stunning documentary

The follow-up to the acclaimed "Manufactured Landscapes" lacks a bit content wise, but is a visually stunning study of why water is so important.

By Shane Weinstein | May 1, 2014

Trevor Thompson, 19, takes a photo of ASU students posing with Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. on Friday in front of the Memorial Union. The actors visited Tempe to promote their new movie "Let's Be Cops." (Photo by Lorraine Longhi)

New Girl stars visit Valley to promote film 'Let's Be Cops'

Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., of "New Girl" and "Happy Endings" fame, visited ASU's Tempe campus to promote their upcoming film debut together.

| April 29, 2014

'Under the Skin' possesses little beneath the surface

Jonathan Glazer fails to look deeper in the debut of his latest sci-fi flick "Under the Skin."

| April 22, 2014

'Transcendence' marks transition for Pfister

Christopher Nolan's longtime cinematographer talks about his upcoming directorial debut.

| April 16, 2014

This month brings the most fetch anniversary ever: 'Mean Girls'

April 30 is this cult classic's 10-year anniversary, so let's kick it off with a good old walk down memory lane.

| April 16, 2014

'Hunger Games,' Zac Efron's abs win at 2014 MTV Movie Awards

Conan O'Brien brought us MTV Movie Awards' winners and semi-memorable moments.

By Zachary Heltzel | April 16, 2014

Heroes and monsters kick off summer movie season

Moviegoers have already started heading to theaters in droves to see movies typically reserved for the summer, so what can we expect in upcoming months?

| April 15, 2014

'Oculus' presents a new kind of horror

The film's writer/director, Mike Flanagan, as well as producers Trevor Macy and Jason Blum discuss the recent release, the horror genre and upcoming projects.

| April 13, 2014

Shepard brings 'Dom Hemingway' to Phoenix

The writer and director of the hilariously touching film talks about where the character came from, casting and more.

| April 9, 2014

Movie studios begin to embrace faith-conscious demographic

With the recent success of films such as "God's Not Dead," Hollywood is making a big bet on Christian audiences becoming a consistent audience bloc.

| April 6, 2014

'Noah' is an inconsistent, ambitious biblical epic

Darren Aronofsky's telling of the classic biblical story tries too hard, yet proves satisfyingly ambitious.

By Zachary Heltzel | March 27, 2014

Marlon Wayans and ASU’s Film and Media Studies Professor Bambi Haggins discussed on Wednesday at his Q&A session his belief that everything happens for a reason, including his setbacks, which help shape him into the person he is today. (Photo by Brittany Schmus)

Wayans returns to 'A Haunted House'

The actor, comic and writer talks about his newest film, a sequel to the 2013 hit "A Haunted House."

| March 27, 2014

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