Tuning in to The Mirror’s TV picks
From the return of everyone’s favorite crooked lawyer to the premiere of Mick Jagger’s take on the 1970s rock scene in New York City, the TV landscape is looking vast for the upcoming winter months. With...
‘The Revenant’ proves to be formidable Oscar contender
Leonardo DiCaprio has done it again. After four Oscar nominations, the entire world is asking the same question as the Academy Awards draw closer: Will 2016 be Leo’s year at last? “The Revenant,”...
J.J. Abrams awakens the force in ‘Star Wars’
“Star Wars” fans across the galaxy are anxiously awaiting the release of “Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens.” While some await the new film with excitement, others are apprehensive of how it...
‘Mockingjay Pt. 2’ fails to end the saga on a momentous note
It’s the hour of truth. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2,” the final film based on Suzanne Collins’ novel, premiered on Nov. 20. In the final chapter of the Hunger Games series, Katniss Everdeen,...
‘Spectre’ proves to be a suiting sendoff for Daniel Craig
Shoot outs, car chases, and plane crashes — “Spectre” has every quality of a great James Bond movie with a few extra bonuses. Director Sam Mendes, winner of an Academy and Golden Globe award for his film...
Sarah Silverman shines in lackluster “I Smile Back”
Sarah Silverman’s performances usually evoke a few tears, but these are mostly from laughing too hard. Recently, this renowned stand-up comedian brought audiences to tears in a very different way when she...
Amy Schumer redefines comedic genre through feminism
Amy Schumer has been a rising star in the comedy world for the past year, with her success culminating from the premiere of her first leading film role in “Trainwreck,” which she also wrote the screenplay...
McElwee’s Haunted Halloween Picks
Halloween, fortunately, is right around the corner which means that some of our favorite old movies will be resurrected for a few short weeks before the eerie night. What better time to participate in the...
De Niro surprises audiences in ‘The Intern’
SPOILERS It was refreshing to see Robert De Niro cast as another character aside from Mafia bosses like Vito Corleone in “The Godfather Part II” or hardened everyday men like Jack...
‘The Perfect Guy’ stalks up on the competition
Viewers always need to see something with a little twist, something that makes one’s body shiver or has you saying “I did not see that coming.” If that’s you, then “The Perfect Guy” is the movie...