Art by Madeline DuvallIn December, Noah Baumbach’s "Marriage Story" stunned traditional theater-goers when it was nominated for more Golden Globes than any other movie this year.The Netflix Original film prevailed again this week with six Oscar nominations in most major categories, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Actor. Its success contributes to a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce
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Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
From the opening pages of Genesis to the opening scenes of Western movies, media has traditionally associated light with positivity and darkness with negativity. Across literature and film, authors and directors use literal light and darkness to suggest figurative meanings about characters, plots and themes. Villains sneak in shadows, dwell in dungeons and cloak … [Read more...] about Flipping the Script: Challenging Motifs in Literature and Film
Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry
Photos courtesy of Disney“Maleficent” was one of the first Disney live-action movies, and the announcement of a sequel excited many fans who were eager to experience more of the alternate version of “Sleeping Beauty.”Despite the aesthetics displayed throughout the movie, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” was underwhelming as a follow-through … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ Conveys a Gloomy Family Rivalry
Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ Returns and Takes its Fans Back to the Past
Photos courtesy of Focus FeaturesWhen Julian Fellowes announced the “Downton Abbey” movie, fans of the original series were more than thrilled. This extended episode of the original series was everything fans could have wished for. The movie allowed newcomers to fall in love with the series for the first time and the original fans to fall in love with the series all … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Downton Abbey’ Returns and Takes its Fans Back to the Past
Review: Hide and Seek Proves to be Deadly in ‘Ready or Not’
Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures Although hide and seek is one of the most beloved childhood games, it becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse in “Ready or Not.” The black comedy horror movie was released in theaters Aug. 21. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet have a history in heading horror films. They utilized their prior experience … [Read more...] about Review: Hide and Seek Proves to be Deadly in ‘Ready or Not’
