movies
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Cramming 10 pounds of trash into a five-pound bag: 2021’s “Dune”
Read more: Cramming 10 pounds of trash into a five-pound bag: 2021’s “Dune”“Dune” (2021) is criticized for its slow pacing, long runtime, incoherent story, and mediocre acting. Despite these flaws, it received excessive praise and awards, making…
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Review: Does “Wicked” really defy gravity?
Read more: Review: Does “Wicked” really defy gravity?By Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor As the holiday season approached, “Wicked” debuted in theatres across the country, defying the gravity of box…
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Review: “Straume” captures the heart of animation
Read more: Review: “Straume” captures the heart of animationBy Alexa Gola, Associate News & Features Editor “Straume,” known internationally as “Flow,” is a Latvian animated feature film noted for its absence of narration…
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Moana 2 Review: Did the movie capture the magic of its predecessor?
Read more: Moana 2 Review: Did the movie capture the magic of its predecessor?The much anticipated sequel to the 2016 film Moana unfortunately fell flat and did not live up to viewers’ expectations.
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Review: Something for everyone at the Chicago International Film Festival
Read more: Review: Something for everyone at the Chicago International Film FestivalThe 60th Chicago International Film Festival showcased films from diverse regions, blending high-profile European titles with underrepresented gems. Highlights include Austria’s Peacock and Azerbaijan’s Return…
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Restoring the Ramova
Read more: Restoring the RamovaThe Ramova Theatre is a historic Chicago landmark that just received a much-needed renovation after being closed for years.
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Luces, Cámara, Acción: The Chicago Latino Film Festival
Read more: Luces, Cámara, Acción: The Chicago Latino Film FestivalThe 40th Chicago Latino Film Festival showcased 50 features and 35 short films from 19 countries, promoting linguistic and cultural diversity in the film industry.…
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Cameron’s Corner:
Read more: Cameron’s Corner:By Cameron Smith~ “Nimona” is a Netflix animated film about a knight framed for a crime, saved by a shape-shifting girl. Critics praise its themes,…
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Cameron’s Corner Halloween Special:
Read more: Cameron’s Corner Halloween Special:By Cameron Smith~ Five Nights at Freddy’s film, based on the popular game series, follows security guard Mike as he faces murderous animatronics. Critically panned,…
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Analyzing the 2024 Oscars: Best Actor & Best Actress
Read more: Analyzing the 2024 Oscars: Best Actor & Best ActressBy Elena Whitford~ The Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress feature dominant biopics with subtle female performances and grand male portrayals. Predictions favor…
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