Film
Arts and Entertainment
Aurora’s Sunrise: A Voice From the Genocide Will Not Be Silenced
Aurora’s Sunrise is by far the most poignant animated film of the year, communicating Armenian history in a novel medium.
Arts and Entertainment
And Now I Am Become Box Office Hit, Creator of Revenue
Does he deserve self-pity now? Does he deserve to even feel guilty?
Arts and Entertainment
Conspiracy and Conformity in “They Cloned Tyrone”
By Dorothy Ha
Through its witty dialogue and suspenseful plot, They Cloned Tyrone delivers a powerful message.
Arts and Entertainment
Disney Breaks the Live Action Curse With The Little Mermaid
By Sofia Sen
Despite Disney’s many failures to adapt their movies into live-action, The Little Mermaid hits the mark, delivering the classic tale to a new generation.
Arts and Entertainment
To Hate Is to Be Human: Anger and Vulnerability in Beef
By Dorothy Ha
Director Lee Sung Jin crafts a masterful, mind-warping, and marvelously malicious feud in his new show, Beef.
Arts and Entertainment
A Galactic Celebration: 40 Years of Return of the Jedi
By Sofia Thornley, Nathalie Cuevas
Return of the Jedi celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 28, marking 40 years since the conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Arts and Entertainment
Discomfort, Anxiety, and Fear in Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid
There is not one moment of safety within the three long hours of Beau is Afraid.
Arts and Entertainment
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Super-fun
By Sofia Sen
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the newest addition to a long line of remakes and adaptations of the beloved video game.
Arts and Entertainment
The Last Wish: A Beloved Daredevil’s Redemption
Comedic appeal, incredible voice acting, and colorful world-building make Puss in Boots: The Last Wish a true animated success.
Arts and Entertainment
“Play Dead”: A Product of Its Predecessors or a Supreme Advert?
By Galen Jack
Strobeck’s latest project, “Play Dead,” pushes his signature stylistic choices too far, making the skateboarding itself hard to appreciate.
Arts and Entertainment
Looking Through the Glass Onion
Glass Onion is a cleverly subversive take on the mystery genre that excels in the quality of its writing and performances, despite an underutilized supporting cast and inconsistent pacing.
Arts and Entertainment
Comedic Destruction in “The Banshees of Inisherin”
The Banshees of Inisherin truly succeeds on all fronts, creating a world out of a handful of characters and locations and unleashing a conflict both comedic in its original insignificance and tragic in its unfortunate poignance.
Arts and Entertainment
What Was The Rock Cooking in “Black Adam”
By Munem Tajwar
Black Adam attempts to be the saving grace of DC’s cinematic universe, but falls short of the finish line.
Arts and Entertainment
“Do Revenge” Is a Breath of Fresh Air
“Do Revenge” is a snappy teen drama and a social commentary on current issues.
Humor
The Movies of Hot Girl Summer
By Virgenya Zhu, Gabriella Hoefner
Our brutally honest opinions on summer 2023 movies.
Arts and Entertainment
Marvel Is Back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
By Sofia Sen
With its perfect blend of humor, action, and drama, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has reassured fans that there is still hope for the franchise.
Arts and Entertainment
More Than A Stereotype: What Everything Everywhere All at Once’s Oscars Sweep Means for Asian Representation
By Dorothy Ha
𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑡 𝑂𝑛𝑐𝑒 and other Asian-led films dominated the 2023 Academy Awards, marking major steps for Asian representation in film.
Arts and Entertainment
Beauty and Fascism: The Conformist Returns in a Stunning 4K Restoration
By Kostantina Tsahalis, Alexander Hinchliffe
Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1970 magnum opus on fascism and conformity sees a new 4K remaster at the NYC Film Forum.
Arts and Entertainment
Fascism, Fantasy, and a Puppet on a String: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio places Walt Disney’s classic Pinocchio in fascist Italy, exploring the conflict between Pinocchio’s innocence and the horrors of World War I.
Arts and Entertainment
Christmas Greetings and Christmas Beatings
By Dorothy Ha
Starring David Harbour as a murderous Santa Claus, Violent Night proves to be a ho-ho-whole lot of unconventional Christmas fun.
Arts and Entertainment
Grin and Bear It
By Dorothy Ha
Director Parker Finn takes an impressive dive into the horror genre with his frightening debut film “Smile.”
Arts and Entertainment
We’re Worried Darling
Welcome to Victory, California, where everything is not what it seems.
Arts and Entertainment
“Moonage Daydream:” Keep Your Electric Eye On Me
“Moonage Daydream” is as unorthodox as it is beautiful, and gives the viewer a retrospective look into David Bowie’s expansive career and stardom.
Arts and Entertainment
Pixar, Puberty, and Pandas
“Turning Red” is a beautiful, hilarious family film that perfectly captures the strain growing up can put on family relationships.
Arts and Entertainment
The Plot Thickens in “The Batman”
“The Batman” provides something different and refreshing to the beloved franchise: nuance.
Arts and Entertainment
The Twisted Truths in “Euphoria”
Excessive sexualization and glamorous scenes of substance abuse in “Euphoria” miss the mark in portraying adolescence, but its masterfully crafted characterization and cinematography makes the show strangely addictive.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Lost Daughter” and Its Message To Lost Mothers
By Nicole Liu
With an unflinching and thrilling foray into the world of motherhood, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, “The Lost Daughter,” is a success.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Arts and Entertainment
Mahershala Ali Excels as Both Leads in “Swan Song.”
Mahershali Ali shines in an outstanding portrayal of Cameron in Benjamin Cleary’s superbly directed recent film “Swan Song,” which tells the story of a man with a terminal illness faced with an almost impossible decision.
Arts and Entertainment
“Licorice Pizza”: Inexplicably Tasty
By Roxy Perazzo
A review of “Licorice Pizza,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest nostalgia film.
Arts and Entertainment
Too Abnormal, or Too Cliché: Why Thrillers and Horrors Have to Be Perfect
By Kaeden Ruparel, Simone Raleigh
Psychological thriller and horror films juxtapose reality and hyper-realism, navigating a deeper discussion of real-world themes presented exclusively in high-stakes circumstances, to entertain audiences.
Arts and Entertainment
Under Social Media, Movie Theaters Must Adapt
By Galen Jack
In a post-pandemic world, the experiences that movie theaters offer often trump the films they show, especially as these experiences begin to trend across social media.
Arts and Entertainment
Disney Breaks the Live Action Curse With The Little Mermaid
By Sofia Sen
Despite Disney’s many failures to adapt their movies into live-action, The Little Mermaid hits the mark, delivering the classic tale to a new generation.
Arts and Entertainment
Marvel Is Back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
By Sofia Sen
With its perfect blend of humor, action, and drama, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has reassured fans that there is still hope for the franchise.
Arts and Entertainment
To Hate Is to Be Human: Anger and Vulnerability in Beef
By Dorothy Ha
Director Lee Sung Jin crafts a masterful, mind-warping, and marvelously malicious feud in his new show, Beef.
Arts and Entertainment
Beautifully Painful: “Happening”
By Roxy Perazzo
In an honest depiction of a young woman’s struggle to get an abortion in a time when it was illegal, the desperation, fear, and isolation she feels are brought front and center.
Arts and Entertainment
A Galactic Celebration: 40 Years of Return of the Jedi
By Sofia Thornley, Nathalie Cuevas
Return of the Jedi celebrated its 40th anniversary on April 28, marking 40 years since the conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Arts and Entertainment
Discomfort, Anxiety, and Fear in Ari Aster’s Beau is Afraid
There is not one moment of safety within the three long hours of Beau is Afraid.
Arts and Entertainment
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Super-fun
By Sofia Sen
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the newest addition to a long line of remakes and adaptations of the beloved video game.
Arts and Entertainment
More Than A Stereotype: What Everything Everywhere All at Once’s Oscars Sweep Means for Asian Representation
By Dorothy Ha
𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑡 𝑂𝑛𝑐𝑒 and other Asian-led films dominated the 2023 Academy Awards, marking major steps for Asian representation in film.
Arts and Entertainment
March Movie Marathon
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
A&E’s picks for your next movie night!
Arts and Entertainment
Pixar, Puberty, and Pandas
“Turning Red” is a beautiful, hilarious family film that perfectly captures the strain growing up can put on family relationships.
Arts and Entertainment
The Plot Thickens in “The Batman”
“The Batman” provides something different and refreshing to the beloved franchise: nuance.
Arts and Entertainment
The Twisted Truths in “Euphoria”
Excessive sexualization and glamorous scenes of substance abuse in “Euphoria” miss the mark in portraying adolescence, but its masterfully crafted characterization and cinematography makes the show strangely addictive.
Arts and Entertainment
Beauty and Fascism: The Conformist Returns in a Stunning 4K Restoration
By Kostantina Tsahalis, Alexander Hinchliffe
Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1970 magnum opus on fascism and conformity sees a new 4K remaster at the NYC Film Forum.
Arts and Entertainment
Fascism, Fantasy, and a Puppet on a String: Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio places Walt Disney’s classic Pinocchio in fascist Italy, exploring the conflict between Pinocchio’s innocence and the horrors of World War I.
Arts and Entertainment
The Last Wish: A Beloved Daredevil’s Redemption
Comedic appeal, incredible voice acting, and colorful world-building make Puss in Boots: The Last Wish a true animated success.
Arts and Entertainment
“The Lost Daughter” and Its Message To Lost Mothers
By Nicole Liu
With an unflinching and thrilling foray into the world of motherhood, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, “The Lost Daughter,” is a success.
Arts and Entertainment
“Play Dead”: A Product of Its Predecessors or a Supreme Advert?
By Galen Jack
Strobeck’s latest project, “Play Dead,” pushes his signature stylistic choices too far, making the skateboarding itself hard to appreciate.
Arts and Entertainment
Looking Through the Glass Onion
Glass Onion is a cleverly subversive take on the mystery genre that excels in the quality of its writing and performances, despite an underutilized supporting cast and inconsistent pacing.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Arts and Entertainment
“Matrix: Resurrections” Leaves a Stain on a Revolutionary Film Franchise
“Matrix: Resurrections” pales in comparison to its prequels in almost all aspects. Lana Wachowski’s outstanding direction and fascinating exploration of binary choices is all that keeps the film from fully falling flat.
Arts and Entertainment
Mahershala Ali Excels as Both Leads in “Swan Song.”
Mahershali Ali shines in an outstanding portrayal of Cameron in Benjamin Cleary’s superbly directed recent film “Swan Song,” which tells the story of a man with a terminal illness faced with an almost impossible decision.
Arts and Entertainment
Christmas Greetings and Christmas Beatings
By Dorothy Ha
Starring David Harbour as a murderous Santa Claus, Violent Night proves to be a ho-ho-whole lot of unconventional Christmas fun.
Arts and Entertainment
“Licorice Pizza”: Inexplicably Tasty
By Roxy Perazzo
A review of “Licorice Pizza,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest nostalgia film.
Arts and Entertainment
Style Over Substance: A Review of “House of Gucci”
A lack of a consistent tone and poorly written and acted characters squashes the potential of “House of Gucci.”
Arts and Entertainment
Comedic Destruction in “The Banshees of Inisherin”
The Banshees of Inisherin truly succeeds on all fronts, creating a world out of a handful of characters and locations and unleashing a conflict both comedic in its original insignificance and tragic in its unfortunate poignance.
Arts and Entertainment
What Was The Rock Cooking in “Black Adam”
By Munem Tajwar
Black Adam attempts to be the saving grace of DC’s cinematic universe, but falls short of the finish line.
Arts and Entertainment
Too Abnormal, or Too Cliché: Why Thrillers and Horrors Have to Be Perfect
By Kaeden Ruparel, Simone Raleigh
Psychological thriller and horror films juxtapose reality and hyper-realism, navigating a deeper discussion of real-world themes presented exclusively in high-stakes circumstances, to entertain audiences.
Arts and Entertainment
Grin and Bear It
By Dorothy Ha
Director Parker Finn takes an impressive dive into the horror genre with his frightening debut film “Smile.”
Arts and Entertainment
“Do Revenge” Is a Breath of Fresh Air
“Do Revenge” is a snappy teen drama and a social commentary on current issues.
Arts and Entertainment
We’re Worried Darling
Welcome to Victory, California, where everything is not what it seems.
Arts and Entertainment
“Moonage Daydream:” Keep Your Electric Eye On Me
“Moonage Daydream” is as unorthodox as it is beautiful, and gives the viewer a retrospective look into David Bowie’s expansive career and stardom.
Arts and Entertainment
Aurora’s Sunrise: A Voice From the Genocide Will Not Be Silenced
Aurora’s Sunrise is by far the most poignant animated film of the year, communicating Armenian history in a novel medium.
Arts and Entertainment
And Now I Am Become Box Office Hit, Creator of Revenue
Does he deserve self-pity now? Does he deserve to even feel guilty?