Reviews

5.8

Review: Spies in Disguise

by Tyrone Barnes on January 12, 2020

I should be kind since this is the first outing for these directors, but there’s little excuse for the horrible waste of talent here.

9.0

Review: A Hidden Life

by Tyler Hummel on January 9, 2020

It may not be for everyone, but A Hidden Life is an important film that addresses the cost of living out the Christian faith.

The Best and Worst Films of 2019

by Juliana Purnell on December 30, 2019

GUG's Movie Department discuss their best and worst films of 2019.

Best Movies of the Decade: 2010-2019

by Tyler Hummel on December 28, 2019

As 2019 draws nearer to a close, GUG's film critics reflect on the best films of the decade.

8.2

Review: Little Women (2019)

by Juliana Purnell on December 27, 2019

This adaptation of Little Women may not only prove to be a great romance film, but also a heartwarming Christmas flick.

9.2

9.4

For those of us who’ve been wondering since the turn of the millennium exactly how the traditional form of feature film animation could possibly reclaim a place of unironic consideration in the mainstream consciousness, this is one of the best answers we [...]

Flawed Faith: It’s a Wonderful Life, Expectations, and God’s Will

by Tyler Hummel on December 22, 2019

In the grand scheme of things, God places us where we are because he wants us to affect those who we most immediately contact.

6.5

6.3

Review: Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker

by Tyler Hummel on December 20, 2019

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a hotly anticipated film, marking the end to one of cinema's most popular franchises. So does it stick the landing?

4.5

Review: Black Christmas (2019)

by Juliana Purnell on December 20, 2019

Black Christmas is a reimagining of the 1974 cult classic of the same name. Is it a parody? Is it a horror? Is it the next anti-Christmas flick? No, it's... a bad movie.

Flawed Faith: Disney, Post-Modernism and The Meaning of Star Wars

by Tyler Hummel on December 15, 2019

As the premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker draws near, we question why this franchise may resonate with so many, and why it's still relevant in an ever-changing world.

2019’s Horror Movie Guidebook

by Juliana Purnell on December 13, 2019

Looking for a newly released horror film to get your spine tingling? GUG has you covered!

9.1

Review: Doctor Sleep

by Juliana Purnell on December 12, 2019

Doctor Sleep achieves two impossible feats: it's a worthy sequel to one of the most renown horror movies in cinematic history, and also offers one of the best representations of Christians in 2019.

4.5

Review: Star Wars Holiday Special

by Tyler Hummel on December 12, 2019

The Star Wars Holiday Special is a testimony to avarice.

7.5

Retro Review: Frozen

by Ian Hancock on December 8, 2019

With Frozen II warming the hearts of children everywhere, it's the perfect time to reflect on the film that started it all. Is Frozen as good as we remember?

8.2