Senior Antonio Gutierrez shares how he connects to his favorite film, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). "[It's an] old movie with Johnny Depp and Leonardo Di Caprio when they were super young," Gutierrez said. "Not a lot of people know about it, but it is such an incredible movie." Catch WEEKEND WATCH every Saturday to hear about students’ favorite movies, shows and … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Antonio Gutierrez
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Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Photos courtesy of LimelightThe "Palm Springs" movie poster features Nyles and Sarah lying in the pool. "Palm Springs" received a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize of the Sundance Film Festival in 2020."Palm Springs" is a rom-com directed by Max Barbakow that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The audience was excited to see Andy Samberg's performance, and … [Read more...] about Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
Image courtesy of Focus FeaturesDo you ever wish you could forget a bad breakup? A lost pet? That one time a waitress told you to enjoy your food and you said, "You too?" In his 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Director Michel Gondry explores the need to forget. Despite being over 15 years old, the film is still relevant. It combines the hopefulness of a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale
Box office record-breaker, "Emma," brings a new flair to Jane Austen’s beloved story. Photo courtesy of Focus FeaturesWatch out Jane Austen fanatics, rom-com lovers and worshippers of "Clueless" — the timeless tale of a high-society snob is back again. The latest version of Austen’s 1815 comedy, "Emma," stands out from past film adaptations for its dreamlike … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Emma’ Serves as a Delightful, Yet Cautionary Tale
Channel Your Netflix Binges into Activism
Art by Elizabeth BrummerDue to shelter-in-place and social distancing orders, U.S. consumers streamed a record 400 billion minutes of TV content in the first three weeks of March 2020, according to a Nielsen analysis.Perspectives on practically every issue can be experienced through film, TV and documentaries. Most of us are guilty of watching something, getting fired-up and … [Read more...] about Channel Your Netflix Binges into Activism