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 When you’re in a slump, you can always count on Pixar to bring you out of it. After weeks and weeks of less than impressive, shoddy sequels and disappointing new releases, I bring you a review of… another sequel. But this time I have positive things...

 I’ve spent the last few weeks complaining about the seemingly never-ending stream of sequels that have been hitting theatres this summer. I was hoping for some relief this week with the release of Warcraft, the original movie based off the incomprehensibly...

 The summer movie season is not even a month in and I’m ready to declare this a summer of shoddy sequels. Hitting the big screen this week is a movie that seemingly continues this trend, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows, which picks...

 Back in March of 2010, Tim Burton released his live-action telling of the classic story of Alice In Wonderland. A moderate success with critics and a box-office smash, the movie raked in over one billion dollars during its release and started the now...

 The summer movie season is quickly approaching, and while it may not technically start until June, Marvel has made it a trend over the past few years to spoil us by releasing their big “summer” movie in early May. This year of course was no different...

RMU Live from the RMU-TV Studio in Moon Township.

RMU Live from RMU-TV in Moon Township.

RMU Live on the Campus of Robert Morris University

RMU Live from the RMUTV Studio on the Campus of Robert Morris University

For those thrill-seekers looking for something scary to do this Halloween, The Scarehouse and Hundred Acre Manors are always great attractions, but what about for those who want to do something a little more haunting? It doesn’t matter if you’re...

RMU Live | October 26th, 2015 from the RMU TV Studio.

RMU Live broadcast live from the RMU TV studio.

RMU Live broadcast live from the RMU TV studio.

[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="17" gal_title="The best and worst of summer 2015"] The summer movie season doesn't officially end until Labor Day, but I don't see much on the movie horizon until then, so I decided to jump the gun and prematurely release...

After a fairly successful year with Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man, Marvel Entertainment finally did it. They finally made a bad movie. The not-so highly anticipated Fantastic Four opens up in theatres this weekend, with a select group of comic...

Entering your freshman year of college is one of the most exciting times of your life! We know it also can be one of the most stressful - we’ve been there!  There’s so much uncertainty surrounding this new chapter in your life, and it can get very...

The original Vacation is a classic. The new Vacation is definitely not a classic, but it’s actually not bad either. Believe me; I’m as surprised as you are. Staring Ed Helms as grown up Rusty Griswold and Christina Applegate as his wife, Debbie,...

I’ve used the word ridiculous to describe the last two movies I reviewed. For the sake of continuity, I’m making the word ridiculous the theme of this article as well. In Adam Sandler’s latest starring role, he play a nerd named Brenner, a former...

Last week I saw the Minions movie, and it was absolutely ridiculous. This week, I saw Ant-Man, and while this movie is ridiculous too, it is ridiculous in all the right ways. Based off the Marvel comic of the same name, Ant-Man plays out as the story...

If you were wondering, “Did they really make an entire movie out of the sidekicks from Despicable Me?” The answer is an unbelievable and unfortunate yes.   Minions is a movie all about those annoying little yellow creatures that, for some reason,...

I recognize that I am not exactly the target audience for Magic Mike XXL. As a straight male, I’m probably the last person the producers want reviewing this movie. Nonetheless I did my duty as any good movie critic would and sat through two hours of...

When Ted came out in 2012, I went to see it in theatres twice. A practice I normally reserve for only the best movies I see, I felt as if I needed a second glimpse at Seth MacFarlane’s R-Rated teddy just to catch all the jokes jam-packed in the film. I...

What’s the best thing about Pixar’s newest flick Inside Out? Is it- A. Its original, imaginative story B. Its beautifully crafted animation that is on par with the studios best work C. The jokes aimed at kids and the jokes aimed at adults D....

When I grow up I want to be a T-Rex. "Why Eddie?" you might ask. "Why do you all of a sudden want to drop out of college and pursue a career as a dinosaur?" Because I just saw Jurassic World, that’s why. I feel like a complete child again. It...

It has been about a year since we last saw Melissa McCarthy helm a movie in the disastrously unfunny Tammy. To say that movie was a wreck might be an understatement, and if we’re being completely truthful, it put me off of Melissa McCarthy a little....

One of the most highly anticipated films of the year is about to hit theatres, and comic book fans everywhere are counting down the seconds to when they can see their favorite team of heroes return. Avengers: Age of Ultron opens everywhere Friday, with...

G. PG. PG-13. R. NC-17. You see these every time you go to the theatre, watch a trailer or look at a movie poster. You see them on everything that has anything to do with the movies, but have you ever stopped to question what these things are, what...

It has been quite some time since the last installment of "What Grinds My Gears." For this edition, I thought it would be fun to focus solely on the annoyances observed while attending movies. I also wanted to incorporate not only my opinions, but also...

In what could be the most exciting news here at Robert Morris University in the past few months, a list of front-runners to replace President Gregory Dell’Omo after he leaves at the conclusion of this semester has been leaked. The list includes...

If you have a toddler, are a girl, or know a girl, there’s a good chance you'll be going to see Cinderella in theatres this weekend. The live action retelling of the story you already know and love, this movie is actually rather pointless. I won’t...

There are usually few nights I look forward to more than the night The Academy Awards are held. In many ways, The Oscars are my Super Bowl, and are usually a night of unspeakable enjoyment for me. This year, however, the 87th Academy Awards proved to...

We are less than a week away from the 2015 Oscars. We know the host. We know the nominees. We know the presenters. The only thing we don’t know is who will be leaving Sunday night as winners, and who as losers. That’s where I come in. I’ve locked...

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, 50 Shades of Grey starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan is perhaps the hottest movie to enter theaters in months- both figuratively and literally. Not only did the movie break records for the largest number of pre-sale...

When it comes to Valentine's Day there are few activities more popular and more acceptable than watching a good movie. Naturally you’re girlfriend is going to want to watch something sappy and romantic, but we say enough with that. So here's a list,...

The news you actually care about. Eddie and Hannah make their bold predictions on science development in 2015.

Watch Eddie Sheehy and Jon Fisher in the debut episode of The Sentry Countdown! This episode features their look on the top actors/actresses for 2015 in 60 seconds.

With the announcement today of the official Oscar nominees, the annual film celebration is practically together. The academy awards, which will air on February 22, have a host in Neil Patrick Harris, and now a list of nominees, which are stirring up quite...

2014 has officially come to a close, which for me is only exciting because I get to compile my list of The Best Movies of 2014. This was a great year for film, and I’ve been very busy watching nearly every single new release that came out this year!...

From everyone here at RMU Sentry Media, we would like to wish you, your friends, and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Right now the entire staff of RMU Sentry Media is enjoying a much needed break, as we hope all of you are! For...

There is no denying that Peter Jacksons original Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most stunning film series ever to grace the big screen. Their wide spread popularity and immense financial success made the adaptation of the prequels, “The Hobbit”...

When Exodus: Gods and Kings was first announced, many, like myself, were ecstatic at the idea of legendary director Ridley Scott taking on this biblical epic. By all means, this seemed like the perfect film for the aging Scott, who’s long and renowned...

Over the past few weeks we’ve heard some news on a reported Frozen sequel in the works. Idina Menzel, who played Elsa the Snow Queen in the breakout hit, has hinted in a few interviews that they’re ready to start pre-production. If this is true,...

It has been twenty years since Dumb and Dumber first arrived on the big screen, and ever since that moment, people have been wondering when the two greatest bumbling idiots of all time would return. Jim Carrey is notorious for abstaining from sequels,...

Last year around Halloween I released a list of my favorite horror movies. This year, I decided to release my list for the best horror directors. In many ways, a director can make or break a movie. Don’t get me wrong: The script, the actors, even the...

Another week, another haunted house. This time around, we’ve got another award-winning haunted house on our plate, Hundred Acres Manor, recently named one of the best haunted attractions in the country by Travel Channel. Made up of six separate...

It’s officially October, and you know what that means! Haunted houses all across the country are finally open for business! Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be providing you with all the information you need on the changes, updates and improvements...

Terry Gilliam is notorious for being weird. His films, which are always highlighted by bright colors, intermittent otherworldly CGI sequences and personalities so bizarre you never fully like them, have become a point of great intrigue for many movie...

This has been bothering me for a while now and I can’t keep my silence any longer. Last year, the graduating class of 2013 presented RMU with a lifelike statue of our schools namesakes, affectionately referred to as “Bronze Bob.” Now don’t get...

I'm going to start off this article by clearing the air right up front. By no means am I, or have I ever been a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan, so before everyone jumps down my throat for being just another pissed off superfan, I will assure you that...

Opening this Friday, August 8th in theaters everywhere is the pulse pounding natural disaster flick “Into The Storm.” Helmed as a modernized “Twister” told through a found footage, documentary style, “Into The Storm” is a surprisingly enjoyable...

A few months ago I made an entry into my column “Out of My Element” featuring the 1968 classic movie, “The Planet of the Apes.” In it, I described in great detail my love of the “Planet of the Apes” series (to read it, click here). The...

When I first saw the trailer for “Tammy,” one thing crossed my mind. Does Melissa McCarthy play the same character in every single movie? You know what I’m talking about. She’s a big girl with a big personality who wears T-shirts and sweatpants...

I'll be the first to say it. Sequels have a tendency to turn out bad.  I don't want to make any sweeping generalizations here, but sequels usually take everything you love about a first movie and mangle it with overly simplified, highly formulaic stories...

Maleficent flies into theatres May 30th, setting itself up as the family friendly alternative to just about everything else currently in theaters. Boasting a notable leading lady, a universe chalk full of CGI and a story we all know and love, Maleficent...

On May 16, Godzilla will smash his way into theaters for the first time in more than ten years, but is the lizard kings return to the silver screen as big as everyone has been saying it is? To say people have high hopes would be an understatement, heck...

I am admittedly not a sports fan. By extension, I am not much of a sports-movie fan. Like everything however, there are exceptions. “Remember the Titans”, and “We are Marshall” never fail to get me going, but they belong to a short list of...

Swinging into theaters May 2 is everyone’s favorite arachnid-themed superhero, Spider-Man. Coming off the heels of a pretty successful year for superhero movies, this sequel is sure to impress both fans and casual moviegoers alike. I’ve been excited...

Last week we saw what can only be considered one of the happiest moments in Game of Thrones history. The death of King Joffrey was for most fans, the moment we had all been waiting for. But in traditional GoT fashion, the good always, always brings the...

(WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS!) Last weeks premier of season four of Game of Thrones presented us with a great start to our favorite show. In the article I wrote last week, I mentioned how the first few episodes of each season are usually...

HBO’s hit show “Game Of Thrones” returned Sunday night after its usual yearlong hiatus to much anticipation and much excitement. Striving to live up to the record breaking third season, fans have been told over and over again that this season would...

Are you a fan of talking dogs? Are you a fan of time travel? Most importantly, are you a fan of puns? If you answered yes to any of these questions, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” is probably for you. Yes, even if you are in college, you are most likely...

I’ve got an “Out of My Element” first for you today. Documentaries are undoubtedly an important form of the motion picture industry. They have the power to change your mind, introduce you to something new, and even affect the world around us. Too...

During the somewhat interesting life this column has led, I’ve featured some movies that it seem have come right out of left field. I pride myself on the fact that I have a diverse pallet when it comes to films, but todays featured movie may be the...

Last night at just a little past midnight the 86th academy awards came to a conclusion. The night was filled with tons of celebrities, lots of honorees, and plenty of laughs, but one thing that seemed to be missing was the element of surprise. The...

It appears I spoke too soon. Just yesterday I had put up an article about how great the marketing for Godzilla was going. I talked about how waiting to release the complete image of the mighty monster was the smartest decision a marketing team had made...

Yesterday, February 25th, the first official full-length trailer for the movie "Godzilla" was released, and the reaction to it has been nothing short of monstrous. People everywhere, including myself, are freaking out in excitement over the latest glimpse...

One of my favorite nights of the year is fast approaching and I can't wait. This sunday, March 2nd, the 86th Academy Awards will be presented, and with a whole host of great movies from 2013, this year is sure to make for an exciting award show.  Below...

Who didn’t love playing with Legos as a kid? It’s pretty much a right of passage for any elementary school-aged child to pick up the iconic bricks and build whatever they please. It’s an outlet for creativity, imagination, and awesomeness, but how...

In general, you can’t go wrong with coming of age stories. Such is the case with the 2013 film “The Kings of Summer.” The story of three teenage boys who abandon their lives with their unbearable parents to live alone in the woods, “The Kings...

A little while back I was lucky enough to find one of those smoking hot movie deals that come in the form of packs. Any situation where I can get multiple movies for $5 is a good situation. It's even better when the movies are actually good. Lucky for...

USA! USA! USA! You can’t help but cheer it after watching the new Mark Whalberg flick, “Lone Survivor.” Based on a true story, “Lone Survivor” follows a group of Navy Seals who must make their way through the Afghan wilderness on a mission known...

The words “Some of this actually happened” are the very first thing you will see upon watching “American Hustle”. If you think about it, it’s a brilliant way to open a fictional biopic: it’s quirky, it’s dry and it’s very upfront. In many...

In my "Best of 2013" list I had added a sub-list of 5 other movies to look for as the year comes to a close. So far I’ve seen 3 of the movies on the list: "Anchorman 2", "The Hobbit Desolation of Smaugh" and the "Wolf of Wall Street" (and one not on...

Here we are, at the end of the semester and nearing the end of the year. In a few weeks the internet will be bombarded with “The Best ___ of 2013” lists, so I figured I’d beat the rush, and get my list out of the way early. Naturally, because 2013...

I’ve been putting off writing this article for as long as I can, but every week when it comes time to choose what movie I’m going to review, I find myself putting this movie at the top of the list. The reasons as to why I’ve been so slow to write...

I love independent films, and I love sci-fi. Unfortunately for me, these two types of movies almost never meet. It’s a logistics problem, I know, sci-fi has a tendency to rely heavily on special effects, foreign landscapes and aliens which is virtually...

It takes a lot to scare me. Conventional creepy things like spiders, clowns, and the dark don’t usually have an effect on me. I’m usually the guy who laughs at things in a haunted house and heckles the actors (should I be ashamed of that?). I can...

I was inspired over this past weekend when I finally got the last piece of my Halloween costume in the mail to write this article. I plan on being Kane from “Alien” this year, so I needed a chest-burster. This shopping around for a chest-burster led...

What do you get when you take a legendary director, an Oscar winning actor, and the most beautiful woman on Earth?   “The Terminal.”   The director I’m talking about is, of course, Steven Spielberg, the Oscar winning actor is Tom Hanks, and...

A movie covering issues of politics, racism, and social class. Sounds boring- right? Usually I’d agree, but believe it or not, that is exactly what one of my favorite movies is all about.   Obviously, I’m talking about “District 9”. Still unknown...

Before I begin my review of “Silence of the Lambs”, I feel I must address a mistake I had made in last week’s column. In my “One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest” review I had talked at length about Jack Nicholson's retirement. Literally the day after...

With the news of Jack Nicholson's retirement swirling around in the media, I couldn't help but be re-inspired to write this post. Originally, I had planned for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest” to be my first review for Out of My Element, but logistically,...

For my piece in this classic movie series, I bring to you what I consider to be the most underrated movie of 2013, “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.” I absolutely love this movie, but admittedly, this is probably one of the only positive reviews you...

While introducing this column and its intent, I mentioned the importance of keeping an open mind while watching classic movies. This week’s movie, “Lars and The Real Girl,” is definitely going to be a time when you need to remember this mantra.   This...

Out of My Element  Let’s begin with the obvious. I have never written a blog in my life. In fact, the very idea of having a blog seems laughable to me. I’m not much of a writer admittedly, and not much of a reader either (just thinking about editing...