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‘Orient’ thrills viewers

By Victoria Kosuth | November 16, 2017

Kenneth Branagh’s film adaptation of “Murder on the Orient Express” hinges on suspense and mystery, keeping audience members biting at their nails as the tension grows and the film develops into a beautiful piece of art.Full of intense moments,...

Depp kills in realistic portrayal

By Morgan Carrigan | September 24, 2015

Johnny Depp’s ability to morph into character in “Black Mass” is undeniable and serves as a testament to his versatility as an actor.Based on true events, the movie is centered on Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, played by Depp, who voluntarily...

“Mortdecai,” which was released Friday and stars Johnny Depp, includes several jokes centered around his newly grown mustache.

‘Mortdecai’ lacks depth, originality

By Arthur Aumann | January 25, 2015

David Koepp’s “Mortdecai” continues the trend of terrible movies flooding theaters during January.Johnny Depp stars in the titular role as Charlie Mortdecai, an eccentric and dapper art dealer trying to recover a stolen painting.Since “Sweeney...

House Cafe to screen new documentary Sunday

House Cafe to screen new documentary Sunday

By Katie Finlon | October 31, 2012

A prison-hopping serial killer with a 6th-grade education couldn’t have a more interesting story to tell. Carl Panzram: The Spirit of Hatred and Vengeance, John Borowski’s latest documentary, will be screening at 8 p.m. Sunday at the House Cafe, 263...

‘The Rum Diary’ needs less sheen, more ‘fear, loathing’

By Ross Hettell | November 3, 2011

Hunter S. Thompson once wrote a book, forgot about it and published it years later. It was called The Rum Diary, and now it's a major motion picture. The Rum Diary is set in the 1960s and follows Paul Kemp (played by Johnny Depp), a journalist from New...