Carrying a 35-year career on his back, Adam Sandler has tried his hand at many mediums–Saturday Night Live, comedy films, children's films, as well as the occasional dramatic role. Thanks to his diverse cinematography, Sandler has remained popular with audiences, particularly younger generations. But plenty of stars have variety in their career; how has Sandler in particular achieved cult status?
Read MoreWhether it’s in books, television, or film, when it comes to the wildly popular and admittedly cliché enemies to lovers trope, we can’t seem to get enough. The trope is scattered throughout pop culture and has dominated the romance genre. Somewhere in between the non-stop bickering and crazy amounts of tension, we usually see our characters go from barely tolerating each other to falling for one another. Many of our favourite fictional couples have gone down this road. Just what makes this trope so addicting?
Read MoreAfter a three-year wait, Stranger Things is back! The first part of season 4 has returned, and it’s made quite a splash. Breaking Netflix viewership records, and even having an effect on the Spotify charts, Stranger Things’ popularity hasn’t wavered–it’s actually grown. But did the season deliver? Are the character arcs up to scratch? How do we feel about the split into Volume 1 and Volume 2?
Read MoreRichard Linklater’s Before trilogy has captured the hearts and minds of many. Starring Ethan Hawke as Jesse and Julie Deply as Céline, the films follow them from their first meeting to their life as parents. Known for its minimalism and profound dialogue, the critically acclaimed trilogy is a look at life, love, and human connection.
Read MoreTimothee Chalamet, Andrew Garfield, Miles Teller, Dylan O'Brien - the list can go on and on. What is one thing these men have in common? The internet has deemed them as 'White Boys of the Month' within the past year. TikTok obsesses over them... edits are made... and suddenly a month later, the internet has another man to obsess over. How does this facade mess with the reality of relationships and standards?
Read MoreTwo years after the sensational TV series Normal People, an adaptation of Sally Rooney’s second novel, we got an on-screen adaptation of her debut book, Conversations with Friends, written and published in 2017. Highly anticipated by both the original book fanatics and those who were charmed by the 2020 TV show version of Sally’s universe, Conversations with Friends amassed a lot of expectations from its loyal viewers. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson and written by Alice Birch, (who both worked on Normal People), the series was bound to echo the successful adaptation and feed our collective hunger for more of Rooney. But against all odds, the series received mixed critical and public reception, which leads me to ask myself: what makes Conversation With Friends lack the unanimous success of its ancestor?
Read MoreNetflix’s newest addition to their teen tv catalog could easily be mistaken for something simple, made to fill in the gaps. Upon further inspection, the show is a faithful adaptation and a masterclass in representation. Find out how they got it so right.
Read MoreSince Fleabag became the moment, a lot of feminists have discussed the implications of identifying so intensely with these characters. Let’s talk about what’s wrong with such films and the issues of problematizing them.
Read MorePremiering September 23rd, 2022, director and actor Olivia Wilde sets off on an ambitious journey to bring this gender-dominated, utopian, sci-fi, yet extremely relevant piece of gold onto the big screen. After viewing this trailer I can automatically affirm that Don’t Worry Darling is my most anticipated watch this year. In an effort to normalize authentic sex scenes, gender roles, and traditionalism versus modernism, Wilde brought in Harry Styles and Florence Pugh to star alongside her. To kill time until September I’ll just be rewatching those 2 minutes and fifty-two seconds over and over again..
Read MoreThe cultural impact love has had on our world urged us to create some of the most powerful and beautiful art. As we continue to nurture the eternal power that romance has over us, it is natural that hundreds of movies celebrating love come out every year since, well, since we started making movies. More movies are added to the list of romances, which makes it that much harder to choose one to watch. Through this guide, I will highlight the monuments of the genre through each decade and hopefully make it easier to choose your next romantic watch–or spark the urge to revisit a favorite!
Read MoreAs more and more of us are getting into reading books again–or even better, have been avid readers since before the quarantine–we are starting to revisit the thrills of a good read like we never did before. But once we’ve fallen in love with the setting, plot, and characters of a book, it can be tricky to let go of it or find something similar in any kind of content out there, including movies. This article will help you find these few films that precisely capture the beauty of our favorite books.
Read MoreThe new release Fresh (2022) makes waves at Sundance and at home with a thrilling and bone-chilling story. Taking on modern dating, and not making it any less nerve-wracking, the film follows a young adult whose new boyfriend might not be as great as he seems. Join me as I explore desire and sexuality within this film and similar past indie features. Spoilers ahead! Fresh is available to stream on Hulu.
Read MoreWith the release of more and more genre-bending films, the question is being asked: why are so many of the critically acclaimed films so sad? Comedy or lightheartedness doesn’t seem to have found its way into mainstream awards shows. Does that mean it isn’t good? Misogyny towards tastes of female audiences dismisses the ‘chick flick’, while performances are taken much more seriously when an actor is required to put themselves through emotional difficulty to achieve something award-winning. Some of the most beloved films weren’t respected by critics upon release–why then do we love them?
Read MoreNothing beats the experience of going to the movie theatre. Whether you are by yourself, on a first date, or simply going with a group of friends; each scenario spreads the power of film as an art form. In a post-COVID world where movie theatres are yearning for consumers, have streaming services taken over this beloved venture?
Read MoreAfter Netflix released Inventing Anna, many young people began idolizing Anna Sorokin instead of seeing her for what she truly is: An abuser. Not only is the idolization of Sorokin problematic, but it shows us that our romanticization of her and other female villains has become downright dangerous to ourselves and to others.
Read MoreFrom acerbic aunties with thick accents to geeks with no sex appeal, South Asians in Hollywood have been known to play either of the two and maybe the occasional cab driver. But not very often does a tanned skin South Asian beauty get to take center stage and have a main character moment like Kate Sharma on Bridgerton. Watching the unapologetically Brown lead single-handedly squash stereotypes about South Asian culture made me wish I had seen more representation and inclusion of my culture in Hollywood as a teenager so I could have spared myself some of the internalized prejudice and self-loathing.
Read MoreIn 2022, a woman has won an Academy Award for Best Director for only the third time in history. Even though that’s great news, we must keep fighting, and that includes looking back at some of the best women directors left out of the history books.
Read MoreThe Batman is finally here and fans are eager to see director Matt Reeves’ darker and grittier take on Gotham and its inhabitants. Starring Robert Pattinson as a more brooding and emo version of the iconic superhero, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Paul Dano as the Riddler, and Colin Farrell as Penguin, The Batman is already one of the biggest films of the year.
Read MoreWhile very few new characters were introduced in Euphoria Season 2, Rue and Jules's new friend/more-than-a-friend Elliot was the most divisive. Many viewers found their own ways to tear him down and point to him as the source of much of Season 2’s messiness. However, if you consider the patterns of other characters and the bigger picture, Elliot was fairly inoffensive and–at times–likable.
Read MoreThere are many films that we might call polarizing—the ones the audience finds themselves split on, those “you either love it or hate it” type of films. Well, that just makes cinema all the more interesting. This article presents a list of films considered to be polarizing or divisive. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide where you stand when it comes to these films.
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