Truly powerful books translate into powerful movies, and turning a novel into a film can catapult it to new levels of success.

I often think aboutwhat I should do with the light in the morning

Gravity Rush 2 is the most charming, memorable mess I've played in a long time.

Juno received critical acclaim and was a box office success despite its release as a relatively low-budget, independent film in 2007. Its lasting cultural power is but a testament to its creativity, innovation, and most importantly, its humanity.

FACADES: Photographs by Markus Brunetti, could not have been brought to my attention at a more perfect time. The exhibit was on view this past fall at the Chazen Museum of Art.

The Circle is an eerie and thought-provoking read; it illuminates troubling similarities between a dystopian society and our current technology-obsessed environment.

Friends is still a must-watch because it reminds today’s audiences of the value of in-person communication.

I spent winter break watching all five of these movies (because I hate myself). Here they are, ranked from least bad to the absolute worst.