Del Toros “Frankenstein:” Only Directors Play God

By William Deaver Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein” is considered to be one of the first science fiction novels ever written. For me, it was one of the first full novels I ever read, I adored this book the first time I read it. Naturally, when the adaptation lead by Guillermo Del Toro…

Our favorite Christmas movies

By The Alabamian staff Home Alone: “Home Alone” is the “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” of Christmas movies—fun, charming and an utter classic. Like “Ferris Bueller,” it perfectly encapsulates what it feels like to be a…

Netflix’s “Devil All the Time” review

View of Main Street that was featured in "The Devil All the Time." Photo by Madelyn Alexander. Antonio Campos’ “The Devil All the Time” injects a star-studded cast into a dark Appalachian gothic narrative. The…

Upcoming must see movies

Black Widow  The first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Black Widow,” will be released on May 7 in IMAX. The movie takes place in-between the events of “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers:…

“Trolls: World Tour” forces change in movie theater…

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many theaters have had to temporarily close their doors, causing many companies to find alternative methods for releasing their products. Movie studios have begun releasing their films straight to streaming websites, such…

Review: The Choice

When I hear the name Nicholas Sparks, images of tear-jerking, ovary-exploding will-he-get-the-girl love scenes flash across my mind. For years, Sparks has made a household name for himself when it comes to romance and, well,…