by Jake Triola With Phantom Thread, the newest film from writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson, the filmmaker gives his audience an abundance of cinematic pleasures: suspense, romance, tension, mystery, beauty, and laughter. It’s a continuation of Anderson’s impressive oeuvre of eclectic works which seem completely different and undeniably congruous. The movie introduces us to the House … Continue reading
by Seamus Mulhern The Netflix viewing experience has drawn ire from many film traditionalists. While it offers great opportunities to unique filmmakers that wouldn’t usually have a voice in Hollywood, admittedly, something is lost when watching a film in your home as opposed to a theater. This discourse around the subject, frankly, sucks because it … Continue reading
by Michaela Jackson Cinema has cunning ways of delivering people what they didn’t know they wanted, but what their souls unconsciously very much needed. 2017 was an especially wonderful year for film. We were shown contemporary stories that were crucial for offering some sort of lifeline amidst the chaos of the modern world and nostalgic … Continue reading
by Arleigh Rodgers There is something eerie and disquieting about the Mississippi Delta in Mudbound. The distinctive burn of the Southern sun mingles with the tension between black and white residents, the squelch of wet mud beneath their feet, and the dust that filters through the air. Brought to life by Rachel Morrison’s enthralling cinematography … Continue reading
by Haley Goetz Greta Gerwig’s sublime Lady Bird begins with a fight. A mother is driving her daughter back home after they have spent considerable time touring colleges together. They’re listening to John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath on tape and as soon as the book comes to a close, the bickering begins. Initially, this … Continue reading
by Arleigh Rodgers I, Tonya, in shape, form, and execution, is spectacular. Who knew that a story so ugly depicting a character so abused could grace the screen with such elegance? Director Craig Gillespie’s bitter mockumentary has achieved a humorous, yet admirably balanced tone in this fictionalized retelling of the 1994 attack on Olympic ice … Continue reading
by Courtney Ravelo The third and final installment of The Maze Runner series started off with a bang — literally, there were explosions. The much anticipated film was filled with high stakes and rapid action from start to finish. Director Wes Ball took careful time to make sure each character had their shining moment. What … Continue reading
by Stephanie Aris As the end of the year arrives and we’re hit with the usual string of Oscar-bait films, it’s nice to get a reminder that not all films need to ponder the meaning of life to be good. Sometimes, just being an hour and a half of ridiculous fun is enough. That’s exactly … Continue reading
by PJ Yerman Based on the shocking and hilarious book by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell, The Disaster Artist is the true story of Greg (Dave Franco), a young aspiring actor who befriends the wacky, enigmatic filmmaker Tommy Wiseau (James Franco) to make what is now considered the “greatest worst movie of all time,” The … Continue reading
by Arleigh Rodgers To the right of a winding road sits three withering billboards, where they pose in the haze of a fog that rests softly in the air. The long, beautiful shots used in the beginning of this film capture the perfect feeling of discovering a quietly elegant attraction. The billboards sit forgotten on … Continue reading
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