This article will be looking at movies to watch whenever you’re feeling lost, bored, anxious, sad, or all of these at once. So, here’s a list of the 7 ultimate films to watch when you want to escape reality.
Read MoreThe song ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie has impacted both cinema and history throughout time. Yet how can one song capture an idea which has meant so many different things?
Read MoreLee Chang-dong’s Burning is full of twists, turns, and wide-shots, like every other prestige thriller - but it is also a trap. Yet it is only after the film’s credits have scrolled past that we realize we have experienced the world of the film through a specific lens, marred by bias. Here, class rage and toxic masculinity form an assemblage that render Burning the sharpest examination of young straight men under Capitalism since David Fincher’s The Social Network. **SPOILERS**
Read MoreWhat is so amazing about the world of film is that a story can have power, no matter how long its run time is. So, let me introduce you to the world of short films. Whether you’re only just getting into shorts or you want to explore the world of shorts further, I’ve compiled a list of ten short films that I believe are worth your time.
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic led to the widespread closing of movie theaters. Now, many are opening their doors again. What can movie-goers expect in these different times? What is the COVID theater experience?
A re-evaluation of what defines queer cinema through the lens of an under-discussed indie psychodrama, Duck Butter, and how the film interrogates the value of intimacy and sex in modern relationships.
From Frank Sinatra to Marlon Brando to Noah Centineo, film heartthrobs have been beloved by worldwide audiences for decades. They ooze sex appeal, have looks to die for, and can make our hearts leap with just one gaze. But what is it about these heartthrobs that make them so irresistible to us?
Read MoreA deep dive into the mystery of the show, Gilmore Girls: Why did so many now-famous actors appear on the show as side characters and extras? How is it possible that so many actors were caught right before their big breaks? Join me as we unpack the meaning behind the random appearances of your favorite actors and the trio that I fondly refer to as “The Holy Trinity,” perhaps only to discover that the freak of nature that is the casting of Gilmore Girls is just a weird metaphor for life.
Read MoreI have what could be defined as a strange relationship with The Crown on Netflix. To make sense of it all, I chose to explore the show, my morals, and the limits of a guilty pleasure.
Read MoreA look into Netflix’s new documentary covering the dazzling Latinx astrologer and TV personality Walter Mercado.
Read MoreThere have been generations of BIPOC teens who have been raised on the same white narrative high school drama shows that they have had to watch the world praise for being “woke” when that was never the case. It has taken longer than it should have but there is finally a change in the way TV is using its power to tell stories. They’re casting BIPOC to play amazing roles and tell their story and let people feel seen in the way they have always deserved.
An examination of Luca Guadagnino’s Oscar Winning movie “Call Me By Your Name” and how it’s representation perpetuates negative stereotypes in the LGBTQ community.
Read MoreWhat is it about Ari Aster’s beauteous, sun-soaked nightmare that lulls us and sustains our intrigue? As a personal victim of its entrancement, I explore how Midsommar’s longevity and cultural resonance is directly connected to its feminine subjectivity.
Read MoreWhen we think of action movies, we often sigh and remind ourselves of regurgitated, formulaic, high-octane and tired film franchises such as Transformers and Fast & Furious. Yet, one such franchise which defined the action-adventure and post-apocalyptic genre is Mad Max. Staying fresh and relevant to modern discourse and global issues, Mad Max doesn’t shy away from expressing radical views of anarchy, feminism, anti-capitalism, and environmental collapse. George Miller not only accurately captures public discontent but also imagines a post-apocalyptic scenario that is entirely possible, given our current condition.
A show all about girls skateboarding in New York while fighting the patriarchy. What could get better than that?
Capturing the 70s rock scene through the eyes of an idealistic teen journalist, Almost Famous is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story. The film, which turns twenty this year, has become one of the most beloved music films of all time. At the center of the film is Penny Lane, a groupie who prefers the term “Band-aid”, played by the utterly charming Kate Hudson, who goes on tour with fictional band Stillwater to, as she says, inspire the music.
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Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy has finally graced our screens and it's even better than the first season. A tiny Pogo, a time jump, a cult, and more of Ben? This season has everything you need and more. *SPOILER ALERT*
Read MoreAnna (1967) is the perfect French musical comedy starring Anna Karina. But when I scoured the internet in an attempt to re-watch the film recently, there was no evidence of its existence.
Read MoreAs an aspiring film major and as a person of color, I’ve had trouble reconciling with the way we glorify films when we regard them as ‘classics’. By doing so, we allow ourselves to ignore their often blatantly problematic natures. So, I’ve decided to explore the following questions: What roles have people of color held in what we think of as cinematic masterpieces? How can we continue to enjoy these films with more consciousness?
Read MoreIn honour of Olivia de Havilland, I chose to discuss The Heiress, which features what I consider to be one of the most powerful endings in a film. After years of emotional abuse, Catherine Sloper finally chooses herself. Leaving the audience with the shot of Catherine climbing the staircase with lamp in hand, is a powerful and richly layered shot.
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