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‘Jeanne Dielman’: The Seminal Feminist Film?

By Luke McMahan November 1, 2023

In the most recent Sight and Sound Top 100 List, a 201-minute avant-garde Belgian film from 1975, “Jeanne Dielman 23 quai du commerce 1080 Bruxelles,” shockingly upstaged the classic top two “Vertigo”...

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Marks the Return of the Pop Bible

‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Marks the Return of the Pop Bible

By Clayton Kincade November 1, 2023

★★★★★ Faded Polaroid photos, unfettered cherry red lipstick, suave noir sunglasses, sweaters at the beach during the unbearably sticky summer, white seagulls everywhere and beautiful nightmares...

‘The Royal Hotel’: A Thrilling Deconstruction of Power Dynamics

‘The Royal Hotel’: A Thrilling Deconstruction of Power Dynamics

By Andre Albrecht November 1, 2023

★★★★☆ CW: This article references sexual harassment. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  As a crowded nightclub with trance-inducing electronic music...

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’: A Fan’s Dream, a Critic’s Nightmare

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’: A Fan’s Dream, a Critic’s Nightmare

By John Murphy and Arjun Brar November 1, 2023

★★★☆☆ After nearly eight years of development, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” — familiarly known as FNaF — finally made its way from games to the silver screen Oct. 27. For FNaF fanatics,...

‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Rhymes Horror with Family Drama

‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ Rhymes Horror with Family Drama

By Mason Stempel October 18, 2023

★★★★☆ “Remember the golden rule,” Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood) said as he recounted his gruesome tale amid flickering lamplight.  “Those who have the gold make the rules,”...

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Akira Kurosawa

AUTEUR SPOTLIGHT | Akira Kurosawa

By Sophia Lu October 18, 2023

The 92nd Academy Awards awarded “Parasite” the best picture Oscar, the first ever for a foreign-language film. Since then, international cinema has experienced a marked increase in prominence in the...

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Is Serviceable

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Is Serviceable

By Grace Ko October 18, 2023

★★★☆☆ Lights! Camera! Murder? Nothing brings the dazzle, glitter and comedy to a murder mystery as well as Season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building,” where theatrics become reality....

From Miami to DC, Yardbird Table & Bar Never Ceases to Amaze

From Miami to DC, Yardbird Table & Bar Never Ceases to Amaze

By Saeed Samra October 18, 2023

★★★★★ Thriving in the bustling atmosphere of South Beach Miami, Yardbird Table & Bar is renowned for its signature cocktails and dishes embracing the palpable beauty of Southern Cuisine....

China Chilcano: Fantastic Fusion

China Chilcano: Fantastic Fusion

By Jordan Guzzi October 18, 2023

★★★★★ If I — a vivid dreamer on rare occasion — had a crystal-clear vision in my sleep about every dish I ate at China Chilcano that night, then that should be your sign to go. Nestled...

WELLNESS PERSONALIS | All About Arms

WELLNESS PERSONALIS | All About Arms

By Sophia Williams October 18, 2023

This week, we’ve reached part three of my workout series: arms.  Arms make up a huge part of a well-rounded fitness routine. However, gym-goers often neglect triceps. Triceps, as instructor...

The Bizarre Story, Enduring Influence of ‘Hausu’

The Bizarre Story, Enduring Influence of ‘Hausu’

By Luke McMahan October 12, 2023

Cinema was losing steam in 1970s Japan. Television reigned culturally supreme, and the few film studios that were sponsoring projects — albeit with less capital than in previous decades — mainly focused...

The Velocipastor: Where Samurai Cinema Meets Religious Horror Meets Dinosaur Action Meets Forbidden Romance

The Velocipastor: Where Samurai Cinema Meets Religious Horror Meets Dinosaur Action Meets Forbidden Romance

By Amber Cherry October 12, 2023

The appropriately titled 2018 cult classic “The Velocipastor” has had audiences raving about the cinematography and incredible special effects on this high-budget blockbuster for five years.  The...

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