Malika Gumpangkum, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

Arts & Entertainment

Movie Review: Insurgent

Silly action movie sets itself apart with some stellar moments and casting.

by Malika Gumpangkum March 24, 2015July 22, 2025

Silly action movie sets itself apart with some stellar moments and casting.

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Movie review: Blackhat

The Michael Mann cyberthriller is heavy on style and light on characterization.

by Malika Gumpangkum January 19, 2015August 17, 2023

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Movie review: Exodus: Gods and Kings applies bleak and thunderous drama to a familiar story

Director Ridley Scott’s adaptation of the Biblical tale deviates from the original script in button-pushing style.

by Malika Gumpangkum December 12, 2014July 15, 2025

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Sopping up American Horror Story’s “Bloodbath,” ep. 4.08

by Malika Gumpangkum December 4, 2014June 5, 2022

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The Walking Dead Season 5: “Coda” Recap

Thoughts on the The Ricktatorship’s latest suite of travails.

by Malika Gumpangkum December 1, 2014June 5, 2022

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TV review — American Horror Story: Freak Show , “Test of Strength” [spoiler alert!]

by Malika Gumpangkum November 20, 2014June 5, 2022