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Golden Globes

Hollywood’s Stars Shine at the Golden Globes

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One of the most notable award shows that honors achievements in both film and television took place at the Beverly Hilton in Hollywood on Jan. 7. Celebrities' looks were at an all-time high as the women — and finally, the men — of Hollywood curated ravishing, jaw-dropping, couture and custom fits worthy of an illustrious red carpet debut that a few Waves had … [Read more...] about Hollywood’s Stars Shine at the Golden Globes

Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers

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The poster of the Searchlight film "Nomadland" depicts 50 license plates from each of the 50 states in the United States. Chloé Zhao made history when she became the second female and first Asian female to win Best Director at the Academy Awards.Photos Courtesy of SearchlightGroups of people in the United States called "van-dwellers" find the meaning of life as nomads on … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers

Review: ‘Marriage Story’ Stands Out as a Beautiful Look at Modern Divorce

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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

Wearing Black Isn’t Enough

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Art by Madeline DuvallNearly all of the attendees at the recent 75th Annual Golden Globes wore black on the red carpet and caused the hashtag #WhyWeWearBlack to go viral on Twitter. "Time's Up" started this movement to bring attention to the power imbalance that allowed the current culture of sexual abuse and harassment to be excused. Even though this demonstration was done … [Read more...] about Wearing Black Isn’t Enough

“Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig

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Photos courtesy of IMDB and A24 FilmsAfter winning two Golden Globes “Lady Bird” is flying into awards season buzz.The film, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, portrays a contentious mother-daughter relationship framed in love. Since its release, it has gained critical acclaim. In late November, it broke a Rotten Tomatoes record for most consecutive … [Read more...] about “Lady Bird” Hits Home: A Conversation with Greta Gerwig