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Rev Ranks: 'To the Bone' shows dangers of eating disorders in authentic, emotional film

Rev Ranks: ‘To the Bone’ shows dangers of eating disorders in authentic, emotional film

By Ysabella Ramirez July 24, 2017

Rank: 4/5 Rank: 4/5 Eating disorders are frightening mental illnesses that unfortunately plague many people today. Netflix recently released an original film, “To the Bone,” that tackled this...

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Rev Ranks: Netflix’s ‘Gypsy’ presents cliché plot, fails to deliver

By Ysabella Ramirez July 14, 2017

Rank: 2/5 Netflix's newest original show "Gypsy" premiered June 30 with an intriguing premise of twisted therapist and client relations, and even has the Fleetwood Mac song of the same name playing in...

Rev Ranks: Jay-Z's '4:44' a vulnerable, masterful comeback

Rev Ranks: Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ a vulnerable, masterful comeback

By Ysabella Ramirez July 13, 2017

Rank: 4/5 Acclaimed rapper and iconic businessman Jay-Z released his surprise album “4:44” on June 30 to a triumphant response. After a four-year hiatus and the release of Beyonce’s impactful...

Rev Ranks: HAIM's sophomore effort 'Something to Tell You' displays dynamic growth and sound

Rev Ranks: HAIM’s sophomore effort ‘Something to Tell You’ displays dynamic growth and sound

By Ysabella Ramirez July 10, 2017

Rank: 3/5 The talented, well-versed trio of California sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim that compose pop indie rock group HAIM released their newest album, "Something to Tell You," July 7. The sisters...

Rev Ranks: Sofia Coppola offers provocative, realistic drama with 'The Beguiled'

Rev Ranks: Sofia Coppola offers provocative, realistic drama with ‘The Beguiled’

By Ysabella Ramirez July 8, 2017

Rank: 4/5 Whatever Sofia Coppola touches usually turns to gold in my opinion. This time around, the acclaimed director revamped a 1971 movie about a group of southern women who find a wounded yankee soldier...

Rev Ranks: Orange is the New Black delivers slow yet impactful fifth season

Rev Ranks: Orange is the New Black delivers slow yet impactful fifth season

By Ysabella Ramirez July 3, 2017

Rank: 3/5 The popular Netflix original comedy-drama “Orange is the New Black” debuted its fifth season June 9 with an honestly lackluster string of episodes. I’ve been a fan of the show...

The Mummy

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

By Myia Hambrick 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...

Chastity Belt

Rev Ranks: Seattle’s Chastity Belt looks inward on latest indie rock album

By Wade Landry June 19, 2017

Rank: 3.5/5 Seattle-based quartet Chastity Belt tackles more than young love and heartbreak with its newest record “I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone.” The band’s four female artists...

The HBO TV movie "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" was aired April 22, starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne. 

Rev Ranks: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” carried by Oprah’s performance

By Ysabella Ramirez April 28, 2017

“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” was originally a bestselling book about the cells that led to a medical science breakthrough — the immortal cell line known as HeLa. STARS: 3/5 This...

"A Quiet Passion," directed by Terence Davies, tells the story of American poet Emily Dickinson. 

Rev Ranks: “A Quiet Passion” a rich portrayal of Dickinson’s inner life

By Ryan Thaxton April 27, 2017

"A Quiet Passion” is a brilliant chronicling of a life lived quietly, one that is sweeping in its emotional depth rather than its narrative scope. The film is poetic in nature, precise in word and...

"Kedi," directed by Ceyda Torun, tells the tale of an ancient city and its people through the eyes of cats. 

Rev Ranks: “Kedi” a profession of love to Istanbul cats

By Ryan Thaxton April 26, 2017

A charming documentary, “Kedi” winds its way through the streets of Istanbul, giving audiences a feline-level view of the city’s back alleys, abandoned lots and open air markets.  3.5/5...

"Girlboss," a Netflix original, follows the rise of Sophia Amoruso's multi-million dollar fashion empire. 

Rev Ranks: “Girlboss” misses the mark in portrayal of Nasty Gal founder’s life

By Ysabella Ramirez April 25, 2017

“Girlboss,” a Netflix Original, is a comedy series loosely based on Sophia Amoruso, the woman behind the Nasty Gal empire. Amoruso’s life and how she began her booming fashion career...