Bradley Hinkson

BEST OF SAC STATE: Is “Soul” the best film of 2020?

New Pixar film hits right notes, but does little new

Bradley Hinkson
May 10, 2021

For this year’s Best of Sac State, Sacramento State students decided on “Soul” as the best film of 2020. 2020 was a strange year for film, with many delayed or stuck on streaming, but where do...

REVIEW: “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” is fittingly eccentric and heartfelt

The new animated film finds the right balance of being offbeat and emotional

Bradley Hinkson
May 5, 2021

‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ is a new animated film about the offbeat Mitchells family being humanity’s last hope of saving the world from a robot apocalypse, and opinion writer Bradley Hinkson discusses how the film is a delight for its animation and heart.

OPINION: So… those Oscars, huh?

Hollywood’s biggest night left many perplexed by the end

Bradley Hinkson
April 26, 2021

It’s going to be hard to discuss the Oscars without going straight into the ending. To be honest, Anthony Hopkins’ Best Actor win for “The Father” isn’t too surprising or even undeserved....

STATE HORNET SPECIAL: Reacting to how you voted in State Hornet March Madness

Game of Thrones deserved better(?)

Nijzel Dotson, Magaly Muñoz, Jordan Parker, Alex Muegge, Shelby Tolly, and Bradley Hinkson
April 26, 2021

Thank you all for voting in last month’s State Hornet March Madness TV show event - now listen to arts & entertainment editor Nijzel Dotson and opinion editor Magaly Muñoz react to the results in today’s special edition of the State Hornet Podcast.

OPINION: It’s time to join the hive of ‘The Empty Man’

A new cult classic is already here

Bradley Hinkson
April 15, 2021

‘The Empty Man’ was released late last year and was met with a disastrous release. Though with it now being more readily available, the film has started to gain a cult audience online and opinion writer Bradley Hinkson is here to discuss why it deserves it.

STATE HORNET BUZZED: Childhood movies – best, worst and underrated

Rose Vega, Bradley Hinkson, Jordan Parker, and Garry Singh
April 9, 2021

Podcast staffer Rose Vega is joined by copy editor Jordan Parker, broadcast staffer Garry Singh and film writer Bradley Hinkson to discuss their favorite childhood movies, as well as which ones might just be over or underrated.

REVIEW: Yes, ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ rules

Turns out the Snyder Cut wait was worth it

Bradley Hinkson
March 22, 2021

The infamous ‘Snyder Cut’ that has been the talk of the internet for years has finally arrived. Opinion writer Bradley Hinkson discusses the new version of “Justice League” and how it stands as its own strong piece of superhero entertainment.

OPINION: Some of the best actress performances of all time

Celebrate Women’s History Month with these timeless performances

Bradley Hinkson
March 17, 2021

For Women’s History Month, opinion writer Bradley Hinkson lists some of the best performances women have given in film, from Gena Rowlands in “A Woman Under the Influence” to Catherine Deneuve in “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.”

OPINION: Let’s talk about the 2021 Oscar nominations

Bradley Hinkson
March 15, 2021

The Oscar nominations are here and opinion writer Bradley Hinkson takes a look at some of the major ones and discusses who has the best chance of taking home the gold. Who was snubbed? What were some of the surprises?

REVIEW: Some of the best songs nominated at the 2021 Grammys

Nijzel Dotson, Khalil Bourgoub, Estefany Nuñez, and Bradley Hinkson
March 14, 2021

The State Hornet’s A&E and Opinion sections teamed up to bring you a playlist of our favorite songs from the 2021 Grammys Awards Show.

DUO REVIEW: ‘WandaVision’ is wickedly entertaining, but ultimately underwhelming

No more, 'Please Stand By'

Bradley Hinkson and Estefany Nuñez
March 6, 2021

Have you watched the season finale of “WandaVision”? Read two reviews from different perspectives: an MCU fan and a film critic break down the superhero sitcom, the first Disney+ series to debut on the streaming service.

OPINION: How deserving were the 2021 Golden Globe Award winners?

Bradley Hinkson
March 1, 2021

The Golden Globe Awards have kicked off the awards season, and opinion writer Bradley Hinkson discusses the ceremony itself, awkward celeb breakout rooms and who won the awards and if they were deserving of them.

OPINION: How ‘Dinosaurs’ stays relevant 30 years later

The prehistoric sitcom will always feel modern

Bradley Hinkson
February 24, 2021

Nearing the 30th anniversary of when it first premiered, opinion writer Bradley Hinkson discusses the classic sitcom “Dinosaurs” and the ways that the show stays relevant and will always be modern.

OPINION: Films by Black directors that deserve to be seen

Celebrate Black History Month with these wide array of films

Bradley Hinkson
February 15, 2021

For Black History Month, opinion writer Bradley Hinkson has created a small list of Black directed films that he believes more people should be going out of their way to watch.

OPINION: 2021 Sundance Film Festival films to be on the lookout for

Keep an eye out for these wide variety of films

Bradley Hinkson
February 5, 2021

Another Sundance Film Festival has come and gone with many films premiering and opinion writer Bradley Hinkson is here to list a few films that people need to be keeping an eye out for.

OPINION: Best films of 2020

Counting down the bright spots of this crazy year

Bradley Hinkson
December 14, 2020

2020 has been a crazy year for everyone, so thankfully there were a ton of great films to at least make it tolerable for us all. From films like “Nomadland” and “Sound of Metal,” Bradley Hinkson lists the films that felt like bright spots in this unprecedented year.

REVIEW: ‘How To With John Wilson’ is the best show of the year you aren’t watching

HBO delivers one of its best new series

Bradley Hinkson
December 8, 2020

The new HBO series “How To With John Wilson” follows this filmmaker around New York as he tries to find solutions to life’s little problems. Opinion writer Bradley Hinkson discusses how this surprisingly profound and human series is the best of the year.

REVIEW: ‘Freaky’ is a blast of body-swapping goodness

Director Christopher Landon puts a fun horror twist on ‘Freaky Friday’

Bradley Hinkson
November 18, 2020

Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn star in the new body-swapping horror comedy “Freaky,” which is an absolute blast and finds the perfect balance between horror and comedy.

REVIEW: ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch” is perfect Halloween viewing

Bundle up this Halloween with this reevaluated cult classic

Bradley Hinkson
October 31, 2020

For the final recommendation of the Halloween season, Bradley Hinkson takes a look at “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” which he finds to be a perfect watch on the holiday itself.

REVIEW: ‘Prince of Darkness’ is a masterpiece of horror

The ‘80s cult classic is John Carpenter’s most underrated film

Bradley Hinkson
October 23, 2020

Continuing his Halloween review series, Bradley Hinkson discusses “Prince of Darkness,” which he sees as one of the absolute best from horror legend John Carpenter, and also one of the scariest films of all time.

PODCAST: New details on former ASI president’s resignation, Sac State opts out of spring football

Madeleine Beck, Camryn Dadey, Bradley Hinkson, and Robbie Pierce
October 19, 2020

This week on The State Hornet Podcast, podcast editor Robbie Pierce and managing editor Madeleine Beck are joined by staffer Camryn Dadey to discuss new information regarding former ASI President Christian...

REVIEW: The 5 best ‘Treehouse of Horror’ segments from ‘The Simpsons’

The top horror stories from the town of Springfield

Bradley Hinkson
October 15, 2020

In this week’s recommendation, opinion writer Bradley Hinkson takes a different route and lists some of his favorite segments from the Halloween specials done by “The Simpsons.”

REVIEW: ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ is more romantic than scary, and that’s OK

Bradley Hinkson
October 14, 2020

The followup to the 2018 “The Haunting of Hill House” Netflix series, “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” is here and Bradley Hinkson discusses how the show takes a gothic romance route to deliver an emotional story that is focused on love rather than fear.

REVIEW: ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ is the horror rock musical you need now

The cult classic blends the aesthetics of horror and 70s rock

Bradley Hinkson
October 8, 2020

In this week’s recommendation, Bradley Hinkson talks about the cult classic “Phantom of the Paradise,” a film that uses horror, camp and 70s rock to mock and satirize the music industry.

REVIEW: ‘The ‘Burbs’ is a delightful dark comedy

The ‘80s cult classic jabs at American suburban life

Bradley Hinkson
October 1, 2020

Tom Hanks has to deal with some neighbors from hell in the 1989 cult classic “The ‘Burbs.” Opinion writer Bradley Hinkson discusses the film’s unique tone and jab at suburbia in his continuation of film recommendations for the spooky season.

REVIEW: Halloween Horror Recommendations: The ‘Unfriended’ movies are good, actually

The horror series shows us our tech fears through our own computer screens

Bradley Hinkson
September 24, 2020

With Halloween quickly approaching, why not spend that time recommending some horror films to get everyone in the mood for the spooky season? There’s a genuine fear of what we put out on the internet....

REVIEW: Halloween Horror Recommendations: ‘Lake Mungo’

The Australian faux documentary finds the eeriness in grief

Bradley Hinkson
September 17, 2020

With Halloween quickly approaching, why not spend that time recommending some horror films to get everyone in the mood for the spooky season? Have you ever seen a photo of a supposed ghost and wanted...

REVIEW: Don’t try to understand ‘Tenet’ — just feel it

The new Christopher Nolan film is him at his most dense and complex

Bradley Hinkson
September 10, 2020

Early on in “Tenet” when the character known only as “The Protagonist,” played by John David Washington, is first given information about “inverted” materials brought from the future, he is...

REVIEW: Memory, identity and interpretation in ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’

New Netflix film by Charlie Kaufman is another surrealist dive into our own psyches

Bradley Hinkson
September 9, 2020

Charlie Kaufman's new film “I'm Thinking of Ending Things” will make you question everything you see. Throughout the film the main protagonist, perfectly played by Jessie Buckley, is constantly...

BROOKE’S UHLENBOPS S1E10: What’s your favorite song?

Brooke Uhlenhop, Nijzel Dotson, Bradley Hinkson, Kayla Brown, Shiavon Chatman, and Robbie Pierce
May 6, 2020

This week on Brooke’s UhlenBops, host Brooke Uhlenhop has put together a special episode featuring State Hornet staff members: Nijzel Dotson, Bradley Hinkson, Kayla Brown and Shiavon Chatman discussing...

BEST UNDERRATED MOVIE: “Moonlight”

‘Moonlight’ is not on this list

Bradley Hinkson
May 4, 2020

Sacramento State students voted “Moonlight” as the Best Underrated Movie in The State Hornet’s annual Best Of Sac State survey. This surprised me. When was “Moonlight” considered underrated? I...

STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: ‘Bad Education’ is already one of the year’s best films

Hugh Jackman stars in the true story about money embezzlement in a school

Bradley Hinkson
April 30, 2020

Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many...

STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: ‘Cursed Films’ delves into the strange world of cursed film sets

Films like ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘Poltergeist’ are covered in the documentary series

Bradley Hinkson
April 22, 2020

Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many...

STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: It’s about time you watched Bong Joon-ho’s movies

Many films of this Oscar-winning director available to stream at home

Bradley Hinkson
April 17, 2020

Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many...

OPINION: Quibi is a unique but messy take on streaming services

New streaming app provides short-form television on your phone

Bradley Hinkson
April 13, 2020

When I talk about Quibi, it almost sounds like I’m describing a parody app. It’s a streaming service where television episodes are no more than 10 minutes long and you can only watch them on your...

STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ is one of the most underrated shows

Bradley Hinkson
April 8, 2020

Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many...

STREAMING PICK OF THE WEEK: ‘Crip Camp’ is a look inside disabled community

The new Netflix documentary puts a spotlight on disability rights movement

Bradley Hinkson
April 2, 2020

Every week, I’ll be recommending a film or television show currently available on certain streaming websites. New or old, it does not matter. I’ll recommend anything that I feel should be seen by many...

OPINION: My current favorite female directors

Bradley Hinkson
March 27, 2020

Our news feeds for the entire month of March have been bombarded with constant updates about the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s all anyone is talking about, which has swept any celebration of Women’s History...

OPINION: Films to watch while stuck at home

Sometimes it's good to let your mind rest

Bradley Hinkson
March 14, 2020

So, it looks like most of us are going to be stuck home for awhile. Sacramento State has decided to move all classes online for the rest of the semester in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus....

REVIEW: ‘The Invisible Man’ finds terror out of what you don’t see

The horror film brings the classic movie monster into reality

Bradley Hinkson
March 9, 2020

In the last decade, Universal had three attempts to revamp their classic monsters in 2010’s “The Wolfman,” 2014’s “Dracula Untold,” and 2017’s “The Mummy” and each one failed. But...

REVIEW: ‘Birds of Prey’ is a high-energy delight of female empowerment

Margot Robbie shines in new comic book adaptation that finally lets the female characters have some anarchic fun.

Bradley Hinkson
February 24, 2020

At this point, it feels like every other week we’ve got a new comic book film coming out and it can get exhausting after a while. So you have to give a lot of credit to “Birds Of Prey” for being...

OPINION: Is ‘Joker’ as smart as it thinks it is?

The dark comic book adaptation seems to think it’s saying more than it actually is

Bradley Hinkson
February 9, 2020

At the beginning of “Joker,” Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, forces a smile as a single tear falls down his face and in this moment, the whole film encapsulates its theme and meaning. It...

OPINION: The most underappreciated performances left out of the Oscars

A gambling addicted jeweler, a doppelganger and a punk rock addict lead a list of performances ignored by this year’s Oscars.

Bradley Hinkson
February 5, 2020

As with every other year, the nominations for the Oscars leave a lot to be desired. Many films and performances that deserved more recognition didn’t make the final cut. One of the most disappointing...

Bradley Hinkson, staff writer