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Film Review: ‘The Worst Person in the World’ Paints Love Accurately and Imperfectly

April 17, 2022 by Alec Matulka

Every year, a few films get lost in the hustle and bustle of the Oscars. Joachim Trier’s romance film “The Worst Person in the World” picked up only two nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, but is worth seeing for its honest portrayal of complicated love.

Review: Paul Thomas Anderson Fuses Comedic Nostalgia and Awkward First Love in ‘Licorice Pizza’

December 4, 2021 by Beth Gonzales

In the new comedy “Licorice Pizza” Alana Haim stars alongside Cooper Hoffman in a treacherous 1970s San Fernando Valley love story. The fast-paced film fuses silly with the serious, as an entrepreneurial teen and insecure adult wonder if romance can ever be possible.

Film Review: ‘He’s All That’ Falls Short of Its Rom-com Legacy

October 13, 2021 by Addison Whiten

“He’s All That,” a remake of the 1990s classic, “She’s All That,” premiered Aug. 25, on Netflix, starring TikTok sensation Addison Rae. The film fails to live up to the original and its performances and production make it a bad movie.

Movie and Event Review: ‘Chicago: America’s Hidden War’ Pulls Back the Curtain on Violence in America

May 25, 2021 by Beth Gonzales

Daylight Supreme’s directorial debut, “Chicago: America’s Hidden War,” kicked off with an in-person premiere in Los Angeles May 6. The documentary reveals the truth behind the daily violence that affects an entire community but should affect an entire nation.

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

April 28, 2021 by Xinyun Jessie Wang

Film awards season is here and one of the most talked-about films is “Nomadland,” directed by Chloé Zhao. Academy Award winner Frances McDormand plays Fern, a woman who loses her house and her family and decides to start a journey to the western United States, living as a modern nomad in her van.

Film Review: Irish Love Story in ‘Sing Street’ Perfectly Illustrates Relationships Through Songwriting

April 26, 2021 by Beth Gonzales

John Carney’s “Sing Street,” portrays the life of a high school boy living in 1980s Dublin, Ireland, when he decides to form a band to impress a girl, and he ends up falling in love with both the girl and the music. “Sing Street” is a modern-day example of perfect storytelling, where heart and music collide.

Film Review: ‘42’ Promotes Equality on and off the Field

April 12, 2021 by Xinyun Jessie Wang

Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, commemorates Robinson’s prominent role as one of the first Black baseball players to play in Major League Baseball. The biographical film “42” captures Robinson’s first season in the MLB.

Weekend Watch: Baran Erim

April 12, 2021 by Alex Payne

Superbad or super funny? First-year Baran Erim’s favorite movie is both.

Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great

March 30, 2021 by Addison Whiten

Tim Story’s “Tom & Jerry” (2021) is a reboot of the iconic cartoon series by the same name. The film tries to deliver comedy, even employing famed comedy actors, but ultimately fails due to how it loses sight of the heart of its source material.

Weekend Watch: Josephine Lo

March 27, 2021 by Alex Payne

“What If” you watched this week’s rom-com pick from Josephine Lo?

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