The Breakfast Club debuted on February 15th, 1985. Written and directed by John Hughes, this teen classic centres around a group of students in different school cliques, all spending their Saturday in detention. The movie resonated so much with viewers that television writers and producers have repeatedly taken aspects from The Breakfast Club and remixed them to pertain to their respective programs.
The Kissing Booth (2018) is trash and we all know it. But don’t worry, I underwent the burden of experiencing the sequel so you don’t have to. Oh, and I drew wild parallels to a popular French movie musical from the 60s. Enjoy!
Read MoreStudio Ghibli, one of the most beloved film companies in the world, has created a diverse variety of films, yet they are all bound together by intimate and honest portrayals of humanity and the human condition. I’ll be considering the question “What makes Studio Ghibli films so extraordinary?” with reference to five of my favorites: Castle in the Sky, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Whisper of the Heart, Spirited Away, and From Up on Poppy Hill.
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Fiddler on the Roof is a story of survival in the face of oppression and hardship. It argues, through its songs and joyous scenes, that the key to survival is love in its many forms.
Read MoreWe express love through many different languages, and films can capture those expressions beautifully. In La La Land, we are shown how our hearts fall in love. Meanwhile, Her explores how our minds can fall in love.
Read MoreAfter rewatching the 2010 comedy Grown Ups starring comedy legends Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Maya Rudolph, Rob Schneider and more, I quickly realized it wasn’t the funny and light-hearted movie I had rewatched endlessly whilst growing up.
Read MoreDisney+ has put the original Broadway cast recording of Hamilton, filmed in New York City in June 2016, on their streaming service and now I’m an emotional wreck. Here is a deepdive into the film and how the director elevated the musical and the sentiment of the story.
Read MoreOur relationships with intimacy and our closeness with each other all stems from early childhood development. In a new critically acclaimed coming-of-age film, a nine-year-old strives for the love that has been missing for much of her life.
Read MoreIn a strange turn of events, teenagers are now nostalgic for the very days we’re living. Dazed and Confused continues to remind me of the pleasures (and pains) of life, and it encapsulates a sentiment applicable to youth of every decade: a perpetual longing for something different.
Read MoreBy looking at five very different Old Hollywood stars - Katharine Hepburn, James Dean, Greta Garbo, Jane Russell, and Rock Hudson - I was able to explore different forms of gender expression and performance. These limited but important examples teach viewers valuable lessons about discovering one’s self and how every form of expression, when taken to its extreme, breaks from the traditional binary.
Read MoreOpen your eyes to the reality many communities are facing today - particularly the black community. The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a fantastic captivating piece about the life of Jimmie Fails in the Bay Area.
In the mood for a stupid teen romantic comedy but you don’t want to pick one that is unwatchable? Here’s my list of the very best cringeworthy Netflix content. Some of them I’ve watched once, and some I can’t get enough of.
Read MoreIf you liked Russian Doll or Bojack Horseman and you’re looking for something new to binge-watch, Undone is the show for you. It’s a mind-bending story perfect for anyone who appreciates innovative and meaningful television.
Read MoreShould you pay $20 to rent the King Of Staten Island? Ultimately, that’s your choice but it's definitely a must see. This movie is full of heart, jokes, amazing characters, and an intriguing journey of self discovery - a combination which makes it a truly amazing film.
Read More2020 has not been the year for anyone or anything, let alone movies, but Spike Lee never fails to deliver meaningful art when we need it the most. Da 5 Bloods might just be worth your while.
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A Father’s Day Special — Lenny from Daddy Longlegs and Charlie from Marriage Story are both dads who fail miserably while in custody of their kids. They find themselves struggling to balance the overwhelming amount of responsibilities they have, along with their own insecurities and parenting. Although Lenny and Charlie are not similar in character, they share similar situations. In this article we will dive into their similarities as parents.
Read MoreBeyond being the iconic indie film shot on an iPhone 5s, Tangerine was a breakthrough for transgender representation in the film industry
Read MoreThis pride month, educate yourself on the leading queer activist who paved the way for LGBT+ organizations and individuals to date - Marsha P. Johnson. The eponymous Netflix documentary that captured some of her life and death may not be how you choose to do so, though.
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Historically, main characters in film and TV who were LGBTQ were hard to come by. In 1997, Ellen changed the game with, "The Puppy Episode". The main character of the show, along with Ellen DeGeneres herself, came out. This had some positive and negative effects on the TV industry and on society as a whole.
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Growing up, we want to see ourselves in characters on the big screen. We want to feel heard and understood by anyone and everyone. Here’s a list of films in the past decade that have changed the “coming of age” movie from “boy meets girl” to so much more.
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