The Falconer

A ‘Twilight’ rehash, ‘Host’ offers muddled characters, plot, acting

Maddie Lemelin, Features/Arts Director

April 30, 2013

If you’re looking for a plot-less version of the Twilight franchise with more visual effects that’s set in a post-apocalyptic society, then you should go see Stephanie Meyer’s latest book-to-film gem The Host. But really,...

Political thriller becomes entangled in its own manipulative machinations

Sophie Byvik, Editor-in-Chief

April 2, 2013

Is it good? Yes. Could it be better? Probably. Does it really need to be? Probably not. Like its protagonist Frank Underwood, House of Cards, a first foray into Netflix-produced programming, is unashamedly itself. Its premise...