By Haley Goetz Josh and Benny Safdie, commonly referred to as the Safdie Brothers, are a different breed entirely amongst the modern independent filmmakers of today. Bonafide New Yorkers, the brothers seem to know every nook and cranny of their city intricately well. This knowledge integrates itself exceptionally well through their films, both short and … Continue reading
By Haley Goetz Michael Moore is one of the most inventive and daring filmmakers working today. His documentaries explore all sorts of varied and interesting American topics, ranging from our nation’s insatiable obsession with guns in 2002’s Bowling for Columbine to a sociological examination of countries that do things better than us in 2015’s Where … Continue reading
By Haley Goetz I very distinctly remember when The Incredibles first came out. I was six years old, a little Pokémon-obsessed girl from the rural confines of New Hampshire. When I saw this film for the first time on a big screen, at this old-school movie house that has since closed down, I became obsessed … 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 Haley Goetz I’m a hardcore science fiction nerd and always have been. Films like Alien, Akira, and Children of Men have influenced me far more than any other pieces of cinema have been able to. This probably stems from the fact that the genre of science fiction as a whole tackles the world with … Continue reading
by Haley Goetz To me, watching Donnie Darko literally equates to life and death. I remember, during a cold October night, in my junior year of high school, watching the film for the first time when the phone suddenly rang. I knew it was going to be news of my grandfather’s passing. He had been … Continue reading
by Haley Goetz The last true great masterpiece from the esteemed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, Ran is a story of consequence. Literally translated to Chaos in Japanese, that is a pretty great way to describe this film. It is loud, it is bombastic, it is bloodcurdling, and it is glorious. It took nearly a decade … Continue reading
by Elizabeth Esten & Haley Goetz Back in 1997, Netflix was merely a DVD distribution company that allowed people from across the United States to watch any movie they want in their homes without having to drive to Blockbuster Video. Twenty years later, Netflix has become a media powerhouse. Revolutionizing modern American television as early … Continue reading
by Haley Goetz It’s been four years since the world has seen something made through the eyes of Sofia Coppola. 2013’s The Bling Ring brought us into the confines of Hollywood’s elite, following a group of teenagers as they rob the estates of the rich. Now, 2017’s The Beguiled brings us to a more intimate … Continue reading
by Haley Goetz To start, Alien: Covenant is a solid film. It’s not great and it’s not horrible. However, it is quite confusing at times and there are more than a few pitfalls in its script. As a hardcore Alien fan , lately I have felt quite let down by the whole extended universe producer … Continue reading
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