by Stephen SheaComplete Unknown tackles the concept of identity — how a person could change his or her name and begin again. However, despite exploring identity, the movie doesn’t have one of its own. According to the IMDB page, Complete Unknown is a drama, a mystery and a thriller. It is only one of those … Continue reading
by Brett RogalskyPhantom Boy, the newest low-budget animated adventure from French directors Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol, tells the story of a young, cancer-stricken boy named Leo who discovers he has the ability to leave his body and fly around whenever he closes his eyes. He uses this ability to help an injured police officer … Continue reading
by Haley GoetzMarie Antoinette, like the idyllic swath of rural France that it is set in, hits the eye like an exquisite Monet painting. Whether it is through its contrasted colors, its natural hues, or its evocations of a more-than-extravagant lifestyle, the film blends old and new artistic elements together to create a product that … Continue reading
by Haley GoetzPan’s Labyrinth (del Toro, 2006) Pan’s Labyrinth is both a metaphorical and literal look at life under Francisco Franco’s rule in Spain during the 1940s. The film is centered around a young girl named Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) who discovers that she is the princess of an imaginary kingdom that lies just outside of … Continue reading
by Haley GoetzIn Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, Brutus tells Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March.” This was his way of letting Caesar know that his day of judgment was drawing near. In George Clooney’s political thriller The Ides of March, Brutus is represented in many forms, but it is in … Continue reading
I find normalcy boring. Why would I want to relive everyday moments in a source of entertainment? I prefer the fantastical, the adventurous and the theatrical moments. I love Disney films, superheroes, and princesses. But as a kid, watching films was not enough for me — I wanted to live in them. I started acting … Continue reading
by PJ YermanWhat an interesting time for Hollywood! In an era where nothing makes money but sequels, remakes and superhero flicks, it’s refreshing to see an original western film take the top spot at the box office. What? The Magnificent Seven is a remake? It’s a remake of a remake? Well never mind then. This … Continue reading
by Elizabeth Esten & Haley GoetzBurkittsville, Maryland — a quaint town at first glance, but hidden in its dense forest is a dark secret. A few centuries ago, Burkittsville was actually known as “Blair.” A woman was accused of witchcraft, banished into the Black Hills Forest and presumed dead. It’s from this spooky mythology that … Continue reading
by Jacqueline BorwickEdward Snowden. Just uttering that name can turn heads in a room. Is he a patriot, conspirator or something in between? Here’s a brief refresher course: In 2013, Snowden, then an employee of the National Security Agency, leaked classified documents to journalists. These documents revealed the extent to which the U.S. government was … Continue reading
by TJ Vogelman“This is your captain speaking. Brace for impact.” This is what all the passengers hear before US Airways Flight 1549 collides with the Hudson River, the engine blades ripping through the chilling, winter water. No one even screams, as the impact is so jarring that everyone aboard is at a loss for words. … Continue reading
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