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The Mummy

Rev Ranks: ‘The Mummy’ film flops due to weak plot, technical errors

By Myia Hambrick | @MyiaHambrick June 20, 2017

Rank: 3.5/5 Director Alex Kurtzman’s 2017 remake of the monster known as “The Mummy” flopped with critics over its opening weekend because of the weak plot and flawed character dynamic. Critics...

The fifth annual Louisiana International Film Festival will kick off Thursday, April 20.

Louisiana International Film Festival offers dozens of movies, mentorship programs

By Ryan Thaxton | @ryanthax April 20, 2017

The fifth annual Louisiana International Film Festival begins Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. with the boisterous dramedy following an overweight, white, female hip-hop artist from New Jersey fighting for...

April brings more than showers and flowers for us entertainment junkies in the form of music, literature, television and film. 

Movies, TV, music to look forward to

By Ryan Thaxton | @ryanthax April 17, 2017

The month of April gets a particularly bad rap. April Fool’s Day is only fun for that obnoxious uncle, the inane amount of rain we receive is not nearly worth the pittance of flowers we get in return,...

The first day of the annual LSU Animation Jam takes place on Friday, March 31, 2017, in the LSU Digital Media Center on East Parker Blvd.

Digital Art and Design Association hosts 48 hour film competition

By Kaylee Poche | @pochecanyousee April 2, 2017

To some this is just an average weekend, but not for participants in this weekend’s Animation Jam.This group of students is spent the weekend rushing to start and finish a short film — in its...

Members of the film and TV concentration of the theatre department work on their short film on Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Hill Memorial Library.

Take 3 Film Festival to feature films made by University students and alumni

By Abbie Shull | @abbieLJ March 28, 2017

This year, the University Film Committee produced its own short film, “We’re Together,” which will be presented at the Take 3 Film Festival on April 30. The festival has expanded this...

Emma Watson, who recently starred in the "Beauty and the Beast" remake, is a UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador and self-proclaimed feminist. 

Opinion: Emma Watson inspiring, feminist icon

By Corrine Pritchett | @corrineellen March 22, 2017

Emma Watson’s breathtaking performance in the “Beauty and the Beast” adaptation captivated audiences across the globe, making the world much more aware of Watson’s talent. Watson...

The 89th Annual Academy Awards, held Feb. 26, were full of surprises, including an infamous mix-up with the award for Best Picture. 

89th Oscars ceremony full of surprises

By Abbie Shull | @abbielj February 28, 2017

In an unprecedented turn of events, the 89th Annual Academy Awards ended with the wrong film being announced as best picture.All the night’s other surprises were overshadowed when “Moonlight”...

Ellen Prager, a former University PhD student, consulted on Disney's "Moana," helping them realistically depict the ocean.

Former University student a consultant for Disney’s “Moana”

By Rachel Rathle | @rachelrathle February 23, 2017

The creators of Disney’s “Moana” wanted a consultant to help them realistically depict the ocean for the film. With many questions as to how the ocean worked and what it looked like under...

SigmaCon, to be held Feb. 11, will benefit student research and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a foundation to promote early childhood literacy. Timothy Leonard, Sigma Tau Delta's international student adviser is seen here with Dolly Parton. 

Sigma Tau Delta hosts SigmaCon, benefiting student research

By Corrine Pritchett | @corrineellen February 8, 2017

The University will host its own Comic-Con, called SigmaCon, giving students a chance to attend Comic-Con without having to spend money or travel. SigmaCon, which will take place Feb. 11, is being put...

The 1st Academy Awards ceremony, held in 1929, honored the best films of 1927-1928. The ceremony was held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. 

Through the Ages: 89th Oscars ceremony preceded by rich Hollywood history

By Corrine Pritchett | @corrineellen February 3, 2017

The 2017 Oscar Nominations are finally out. This year, there are nine movies up for best picture: “Arrival,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,”...

The Daily Reveille ranked Cinemark Perkins Rowe among other local movie theaters in the Baton Rouge Area based on their differences in price and movie offerings.

Baton Rouge offers many movie theatre options, a variety of shows and amenities

By Abbie Shull | @abbielj January 20, 2017

During awards season, it always seem there is a lot of discussion about films you’ve never seen. Local theaters always play the big releases like “Star Wars” and “Captain America,”...

5 Christmas classics to watch over the Holidays

By Salimata Fall | @salimatalalaf November 22, 2016

The holidays are here, and what better way to get in the holiday spirit than by watching a classic holiday movie? Below is a list of must-see holiday films perfect for the season. Watch these five flicks...