At the end of 2024, the movie theater release lineups felt pretty unconventional. In December, a whirlwind of films like Robet Eggers’ “Nosferatu,” James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” and Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” were all released in local theaters on Christmas Day. To read an article about “Nosferatu,” check out “‘Nosferatu’ is the horror film audiences have been waiting for,”...
“Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers, is a horror masterpiece.
Based off of the 1922 German silent film of the same name, “Nosferatu” follows a real estate agent, Thomas Hutter, who is sent to Transylvania to secure a deal with a Count named Orlok.
Although it is not based on his personal life, the original silent film is very personal to Eggers’s...
James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” is a music biopic starring Timothée Chalamet as 60s icon Bob Dylan in the early stages of his career. It meets Dylan right as he arrives in New York and follows his progression into becoming a superstar.
Mangold is best known for directing “Walk the Line,” the Johnny Cash biopic. Unlike “Walk the Line,” the...
With final exams and projects occupying most of the time in the weeks ahead, don’t forget to plan a respite to end the quarter on a positive note. After finals, find some time to settle down with a good book, music or perhaps binge a couple of great movie picks. Pair that with a comfy blanket to snuggle up...
Whether it’s horror movies in October or old jazz music during December, the festivities associated with preparing for holidays are often undebatable. Few would object to watching a spooky movie on Halloween because that’s what Halloween is all about. Similarly, others indulge in listening to cozy jazz classics because the winter holidays are all about tenderness and love. But,...
Robert Zemeckis is a filmmaker best known for transporting viewers into the past. He is most well-known for the “Back to the Future” franchise as well as the 1991 American classic, “Forrest Gump.” In all of his films he is experimenting with technology, whether it was inserting Tom Hanks’ Forrest into old footage of world leaders in “Forrest Gump,”...
At first glance, “Conclave,” which came out on Nov. 5, feels like a solid distraction from post-election woes. Two hours in, the Sistine Chapel guided by some of the most distinguished character actors dressed in bright red robes fighting over the election of the Pope of the Catholic church isn’t a half-bad way to spend time at the movie...
Childhood is not always peaches and cream. Occasionally it can be really volatile: parents fighting a nasty divorce, getting bullied at school, experiencing a serious injury, etc. Other times, life can be really great like an awesome birthday party. But most of the time, childhood is really strange and full of awkward conversations, spent trying to occupy time —...
Parker Finn’s 2022 smash hit, “Smile,” achieved massive financial success grossing over 200 million dollars worldwide. Advertisements of the film portrayed it like it would be the most horrifying film ever made. Although having some really fun moments and great jump scares, the film struggled to rise from a generic horror film to being something notable. That being said,...
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“Beauty and the Beast” is a story about not judging others by their looks. It's a story of love persevering in the face of impossible odds. But one theme — one that probably went over your head as a child — is that “Beauty and the Beast” is a story about the curse of loneliness. The prince may...