Alina Edwards, Wellesley College, Author at Study Breaks

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‘The Woman King’ Celebrates a Forgotten History and the Importance of Representation on Screen

The latest film featuring Viola Davis demonstrates the importance of both diverse creators and shining a light on events previously confined to the margins.…

October 2, 2022

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3 Campus Novels To Read To Get You Back in the College Mood

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Although fiction set in college environments often means to critique academic institutions, these books can still be great comfort reads.…

September 27, 2022

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South Korea Is Keeping Original Cinematic Storytelling Alive

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Over the past few years, cinephiles have become increasingly distressed by how often Hollywood employs overused plots. South Korean films, in contrast, thrive when it comes to creativity. What can Hollywood learn from these movies?…

September 21, 2022

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‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Leaves You Longing for More

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The fantasy romance film, from the director of the ‘Mad Max’ movie franchise, promises enchanting visuals but suffers from a shaky, poorly structured plot.…

September 10, 2022

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‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Zooms In on the Absurd Gen Z Experience

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

A24’s new film is both an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery and a biting yet necessary satire of Generation Z culture.…

September 2, 2022

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‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ Deserves Every Bit of Praise

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The new hit Korean drama, recently renewed for a second season, is every bit as remarkable as the title promises despite its flaws.…

August 27, 2022

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‘Bullet Train’ Offers Something Novel But Fails To Follow Through

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Brad Pitt’s bloody action comedy proposes a new kind of hero but is bogged down by a predictable plot. Still, one thing’s for sure: This train ride will keep you glued to your seat.…

August 19, 2022

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‘The Gray Man’ Shows Netflix’s Love Affair With Mediocre Movies

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The streaming giant’s recent release is a frustratingly dull action film, starring two actors who have given much, much better performances.…

August 13, 2022

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Love Learning About Movies? These 5 Video Essayists Are For You!

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

This medium is arguably the best way to learn about films. If you’re new to this world, here are five talented creators to check out.…

August 6, 2022

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‘Lapvona’ Is Ottessa Moshfegh’s Biggest Departure To Date

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

This latest novel from the bestselling author of ‘My Year of Rest and Relaxation’ and ‘Eileen’ is fresh in some ways and trite in others.…

July 29, 2022

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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Again Reveals Taika Waititi’s Talent and Versatility

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Critics may not be falling head over heels for the latest ‘Marvel movie, but sometimes you need to ignore the bad reviews and just have some good old-fashioned entertainment.…

July 21, 2022

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6 Children’s Books That Will Warm Your Heart

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Although you've gotten closer to adulthood, this collection of classic works and new releases will reawaken your youthful love of life.…

July 15, 2022

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Defying Categorization: Unstable Women in Contemporary Fiction

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The female protagonists of several contemporary novels highlight some significant shifts in 21st-century culture.…

July 8, 2022

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Every Young Writer Should Read Elif Batuman

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The author's two novels introduce us to a heroine unlike any other, one who can inspire and guide aspiring writers in their own journeys of self-discovery.…

July 3, 2022

An article on Star Wars has a drawing of two jedi fighting with light sabers and Obi-Wan Kenobi staring in the background.

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Offers a Chance To Again Re-Evaluate the Prequels

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Disney should remember what made the original films so successful instead of remaking the same plot over and over.…

June 24, 2022

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‘Men,’ Like Other ‘Elevated’ Horror, Depicts Women’s Trauma Through Male Eyes

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Though directors often use women as protagonists in thriller films, their male perspective turns characters into puppets — and Alex Garland's film is no exception.…

June 18, 2022

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‘The Woman King’ Celebrates a Forgotten History and the Importance of Representation on Screen

3 Campus Novels To Read To Get You Back in the College Mood

South Korea Is Keeping Original Cinematic Storytelling Alive

‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Leaves You Longing for More

‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ Deserves Every Bit of Praise

‘Bullet Train’ Offers Something Novel But Fails To Follow Through

‘The Gray Man’ Shows Netflix’s Love Affair With Mediocre Movies

Love Learning About Movies? These 5 Video Essayists Are For You!

‘Lapvona’ Is Ottessa Moshfegh’s Biggest Departure To Date

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Again Reveals Taika Waititi’s Talent and Versatility

6 Children’s Books That Will Warm Your Heart

Defying Categorization: Unstable Women in Contemporary Fiction

Every Young Writer Should Read Elif Batuman

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Offers a Chance To Again Re-Evaluate the Prequels

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