After more than six-months of closures across many parts of the United States, movie theaters are finally beginning to reopen, with a range of different safety measures being implemented, and a limited variety of films. Over a one-week period, I went out and explored how these different aspects have affected the theater experience.
We Are Who We Are has come to an end, and although it was only 8 episodes long it has definitely had a lasting effect on its viewers. A beautiful portrayal of the human experience captured in the messy journey of adolescence, with brilliant performances and a soundtrack that will be on many people’s playlists for a long time to come. Here’s a review of Luca Guadanigno’s modern classic.
Cinema is not only influenced by the socio-political context in which films are produced, but also by historical events. Japan has a complicated history, due to its wartime roles as both aggressor and victim, and this is reflected in their live-action films and anime.
Ms. 45 reshapes horror by presenting themes of great importance to this day. So, if you’re still looking for a Halloween themed film to enjoy without having to endure the blatant misogyny frequently depicted in films of the genre, Ferrara’s masterpiece might be a good choice, and here’s why.
Women of color have a unique place in Hollywood. When it comes to representation, women of color are excluded from the conversation in favor of amplifying voices of white women and men of color. This is an in-depth exploration of why this is so, and how the film industry could go about solving this problem.
The ruinous impact of the Coronavirus has led thousands of movie theaters across the country to indefinitely shut down, resulting in millions of dollars and jobs lost. In this article, I discuss the negative effects that both the pandemic and streaming platforms have posed for the film industry. I’ll introduce some creative solutions that cinemas have turned to, as well as suggest some ideas that we can use to support independent theaters during this time.
As a horror movie aficionado, there’s not much that can scare me. But after the year we’ve had, certain movies get to be too much.
Read MoreThere are many reasons to love Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Little Women - the pithy one-liners, the insecurity-inducing cast, Meryl Streep demonstrating that she can really be that girl. But Gerwig didn’t simply repackage Little Women for the 21st Century; she reconstructed the domain in which we engage with a classic text, and irrevocably transformed the public figures Louisa May Alcott, Jo March, and herself.
Read MoreFrom El Paso, Texas, actress Chayenne Ray Hernandez (The Tax Collector, 2020) talks about breaking into Hollywood, working with George Lopez and Shia LaBeouf, and her desire to see more Latinx, Hispanic and Native American representation in popular media.
Read MoreDo you enjoy Halloween movies but would rather be consumed with laughter than fear? Add Hubie Halloween to your Halloween movie marathon for an hour and forty minutes of continuous smiles and enjoyment.
Read MoreIn a world wrapped in a constant battle for equality, the new release of Enola Holmes sends forward a message about feminism and empowerment. Breaking societal norms implied for women, the film explores what it means to be independent, emitting a bold, unrestrained wave for women to capture.
Read MoreWhether you’d classify these films as camp, divisive, family-friendly, or underrated, we have created a list that departs from the classic Halloween canon and sheds light on a few of the best and forgotten films that urge an October viewing.
Ella Greenwood is a 19-year-old actor, filmmaker, and activist from London, England. For her debut short film Faulty Roots, she was applauded for an authentic and holistic portrayal of mental health through her characters. Join us in a conversation with this inspiring young artist!
What makes Wong Kar Wai’s “In the Mood for Love” (2000) a love story? An affair, longing, and desire— all of which are captured on screen, but that are heightened by its beautiful stylistic choices, making it a love story like no other.
Revisiting St. Elmo’s Fire, the Quarter-Life Crisis Film for the 80s, and how it stacks up in carrying the burden of post-grad insecurities that we all seem to experience in some way.
After winning the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 2020 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony, Bong Joo-ho’s Parasite not only demonstrated that a non-American film is capable of winning such an award, but that South Korean films are something everyone should watch out for.
Read MoreAn exploration of how Alex Garland’s gripping sci-fi thriller Ex Machina conveys the relationship between robot and human as an allegory of female subjugation to male control, and how this dynamic is subverted to expose the viewer’s blindness to patriarchal expectations.
Read MoreBecause of COVID I’ve had a light homework load, so I decided to watch one movie every night. Here’s what I watched in a week.
Read MoreAn in-depth analysis of TikTok’s “Romanticize Your Life” subgenre through the lens of your favorite quotes from iconic coming-of-age films
The Academy presents new inclusive rules for their most praised award on Oscars night: The Academy Award for Best Picture! Will these rules create change? Are they truly what they present to be? Will there finally be recognition for representative stories? No one exactly knows yet, but here’s a breakdown of what these rules will entail for our cinematic future.
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