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‘Uzumaki’ is a shocking disappointment

‘Uzumaki’ is a shocking disappointment

This troubled anime starts strong and immediately nosedives into mediocrity
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist November 7, 2024

“Uzumaki” is a four-part, black-and-white anime mini-series adaptation of Junji Ito’s excellent manga. The story follows the residents of fictional Japanese town Kurôzu Cho as they are plagued by...

I was wrong about the Silent Hill 2 remake

I was wrong about the Silent Hill 2 remake

Bloober Team defied my expectations and delivered a faithful remake
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 31, 2024

“You see it too? For me… it’s always like this.” I have been dreading Bloober Team’s remake of Silent Hill 2 since it was announced back in 2022. When I watched the announcement trailer, I...

Christmas came early this year with ‘Terrifier 3’

Christmas came early this year with ‘Terrifier 3’

Art the Clown slaughters his way through this holiday season
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist October 24, 2024

“Terrifier 3” is the latest low-budget slasher from director Damien Leone. Five years after the events of the second film, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) has come back to life with his victim-turned-accomplice...

Francis Ford Coppola returns with his epic ‘Megalopolis’

Francis Ford Coppola returns with his epic ‘Megalopolis’

This self-financed and controversial return of the legendary director is a strange film
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist October 10, 2024

“Megalopolis” is an epic science fiction drama from Francis Ford Coppola, the man behind classics like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now.” The film follows architect Cesar Catalina as he...

‘The Substance’ is a fantastically tasteless film

‘The Substance’ is a fantastically tasteless film

Coralie Fargeat’s latest film mixes body horror with feminism and camp
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist October 3, 2024

“The Substance” is a satirical body horror film from Coralie Fargeat (2017’s “Revenge”), and it follows a middle-aged celebrity who, after being fired on her 50th birthday, takes a black market...

‘The Casting of Frank Stone’ is a new low for Supermassive Games

‘The Casting of Frank Stone’ is a new low for Supermassive Games

This disappointing spinoff of ‘Dead by Daylight’ is dead on arrival
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 20, 2024

“The Casting of Frank Stone” is the latest interactive horror game from developers Supermassive Games, who are more well-known for the cult classic “Until Dawn.” Another notable thing about this...

A guide to the best movies of the summer

A guide to the best movies of the summer

Extraterrestrial creatures, hooded women and dancing Emma Stone. Oh my!
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter September 5, 2024

Our summer vacation may be over, but movies are forever: here are my three favorite movies that I watched in theaters over the summer. “Cuckoo” is the second film from Tilman Singer (“Luz”)....

Om’s favorite films of 2023 (so far)

Om’s favorite films of 2023 (so far)

A comprehensive ranking of some of the best films that have released this year
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist August 31, 2023

Hollywood may have had its share of lows in 2023, whether they be terrible movies (e.g., “The Flash”) or the circumstances of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American...

The beautiful nightmare that is “Beau Is Afraid”

The beautiful nightmare that is “Beau Is Afraid”

A sheer three hours worth of mommy issues
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist April 27, 2023

“Beau Is Afraid” is a surrealist dark comedy horror film from writer/director Ari Aster (“Hereditary” and “Midsommar”). The film follows an extremely anxious middle-aged man named Beau (Joaquin...

This year’s top three films of SXSW

This year’s top three films of SXSW

The three best movies I saw during South by Southwest, a week-long festival
Om Dighe, Arts & Entertainment Columnist March 23, 2023

I attended South by Southwest (SXSW) over spring break, and I’m still reeling from the experience. While the festival also consists of concerts, tech demos and keynotes, I was primarily interested in...

No need to fear! Queer horror is here!

No need to fear! Queer horror is here!

LGBTQ horror to watch
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 27, 2022

The horror genre is one that means a lot to me, even though I didn’t dare to watch a horror film until I was 14. Now I’m an adrenaline junkie, rummaging through slashers, haunted house movies, South...

“Hellraiser:” Who are you calling 'Pinhead?'

“Hellraiser:” Who are you calling ‘Pinhead?’

Director David Bruckner's 2022 film sets a new gold standard for horror reboots
Om Dighe, Arts and Entertainment Reporter October 27, 2022

“Hellraiser” is a 2022 reboot of the horror franchise of the same name. This is the third film from director David Bruckner (“The Night House”), and stars Odessa A’zion (“Grand Army”), Jamie...