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‘Shoplifters’: A Hauntingly Beautiful Portrait of Family, Survival and Love Beyond Blood

By Elizabethe Bogrette, Senior Guide Editor March 12, 2025

  Content warning: This article references child abuse. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. “Shoplifters,” directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, showcases...

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Federico Fellini’s ‘8 ½’ is the Blueprint

By Francis Rienzo, Deputy Guide Editor March 12, 2025

Maybe life is not so sweet, and maybe art is not all escapist. Following the immediate success of “La Dolce Vita” (The Sweet Life), which introduced Italian films to global success and acclaim...

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‘Yi Yi’: A Precious Ode to Life

By Grace Ko, Deputy Guide Editor March 12, 2025

There are a few films that manage to capture the totality of life as “Yi Yi” does. Directed and written by the late Edward Yang, the Taiwanese film “Yi Yi,” translated as “A One and A Two,”...

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Simply Stunning: ‘Taste of Cherry’ is the Pinnacle of Minimalist Cinema

By Ethan Hill, Hoya Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Content warning: This article references suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. In my 17 movie reviews, I’ve never given a full five-star rating —...

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A Miracle of a Movie, Brazil’s ‘City of God’

By Tanvi Gorripati, Deputy Guide Editor March 12, 2025

“City of God” is a harrowing depiction of the rise of organized crime and gang violence in the Cidade de Deus favela, or slum, of Rio de Janeiro. Released in 2002, the Brazilian film earned four...

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‘Crocodile Dundee’ Offers a Humorous Glimpse Into the Australian Outback

By Sophia Tremblay, Hoya Staff Writer March 12, 2025

“Crocodile Dundee” is a cult classic film that continues to captivate international audiences regarding life in the Australian Outback. Inspired by the true adventures of Rod Ansell, this 1986...

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‘The Handmaiden’ Remains Seductively Poignant

By Celeste Viana, Hoya Staff Writer March 12, 2025

No, not “The Handmaid’s Tale.” It’s “The Handmaiden” — a scintillating story of romance and trickery set in Japanese-occupied Korea that is still feminist but a bit more queer. The BAFTA-winning...

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‘La Haine’ Paints a Poignant and Timeless Picture of Police Brutality

By Isabelle Cialone, Deputy Guide Editor March 12, 2025

Content warning: This article contains references to police brutality. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources.  “La haine attire la haine.” Hate breeds hate....

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INTRODUCTION | Now More Than Ever, We Should Watch Foreign Films

By Caroline Woodward, Senior Guide Editor March 12, 2025

“Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” - Bong Joon-ho In recent months, the United States’ relationship with the rest...

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By Tanvi Gorripati March 10, 2025

SPILLING THE CHAI | Bigger Than Bat and Ball

By Anandita Agarwal , Columnist  February 27, 2025

Some things are synonymous with South Asian identity: Bollywood, extravagant weddings, Qawwali music, mysticism and, of course, cricket.  In a continent starved for Olympic golds, with little to no...

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‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’: She’s Back and Sadder Than Ever

By Grace Ko, Guide Deputy Editor February 27, 2025

No “must-watch rom-coms” list is complete without the undeniably iconic “Bridget Jones’ Diary.” Its celebrated status spawned two follow-up films, released in 2004 and 2016, which, while...

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