S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, Author at Study Breaks

Upcoming Film ‘The French Dispatch’ Promises To Be Another Wes Anderson Classic

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Arriving in October, the trailer for the film almost guarantees it will please fans with the director's trademark visual style and cast of quirky characters.…

June 7, 2020

‘Trial by Media’ Looks at the Relationship Between News and the Courtroom

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

When does the need for entertainment turn justice into just more pop culture fodder?…

May 25, 2020

‘My Dark Vanessa’ Explores the Psychological Dynamic of a Predatory Relationship

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Set against the context of the #MeToo movement, the debut novel of Kate Elizabeth Russell probes into the interactions between a predatory man and his teenage student.…

May 22, 2020

‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Against the backdrop of a small Texas town, Elizabeth Wetmore's novel is a gritty depiction of a violent, patriarchal society.…

May 21, 2020

‘Trolls World Tour’ Uses Popular Music To Talk About Coming Together

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Underneath the catchy songs is a message about reaching out to others despite our differences.…

May 9, 2020

Screenshot from Snowpiercer television series

‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Will Build on the World of the Bong Joon-ho Film

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The TNT adaptation will possibly build on the themes of climate catastrophe and class warfare seen in the original.…

May 8, 2020

‘Onward’ Is the Latest Pixar Tearjerker About Family and Loss

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Just like 'Coco' and 'Up,' the latest film from the acclaimed animation studio mixes laughs and tears.…

May 8, 2020

Illustration by Drew Parrott of Joe Exotic from Tiger King

‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The over-the-top zookeepers of the viral Netflix hit make this series perhaps the strangest true crime series yet.…

April 25, 2020

cartoon picture of a "Defending Jacob" character

‘Defending Jacob’ Finds Chris Evans Caught Between Law and His Son

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The Apple TV+ adaptation of the William Landay novel has the MCU actor playing an assistant district attorney — whose son is being investigated for murder.…

April 8, 2020

Screenshot from 2011 film Contagion, in an article about movie outbreaks

A Few Movie Outbreaks That Feel a Lot Like the Coronavirus Pandemic

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

While COVID-19 is currently wreaking havoc, maybe films about epidemics could provide catharsis.…

April 2, 2020

Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, who are likely appearing in film version of Killers of the Flower Moon

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is the Next True Crime Book To Inspire Scorsese

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Just like 'Goodfellas' and 'The Irishman,' a real-life tale is serving as source material for the famed director.…

March 31, 2020

Jordan Peele Produces Socially-Conscious Horror Film ‘Candyman’

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The sequel to the 1992 film of the same name is expected to combine chills with insights about race in America.…

March 21, 2020

A scene from the 2019 film Joker, one of several films dealing with class warfare

‘Eat the Rich,’ or How Class Warfare Influenced Some of the Best Movies of 2019

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

More and more films are spotlighting the tension between the rich and the poor.…

March 13, 2020

What ‘WandaVision’ Might Tell Viewers About Delusional Disorder and Psychosis

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Combining real-life issues and movie worlds isn't always a bad idea.…

March 2, 2020

Lupita Nyong'o from the movie Us, one of many overlooked films in 2019

Why Were There So Many Overlooked Performances This Oscar Season?

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Even with a great year for film, many fan favorites didn't make the cut for the Academy Awards.…

February 24, 2020

In an article about modern fashion, an illustration of two flappers in the back of an automobile

Does the Circle of Modern Fashion Mean the Roaring ’20s Are Coming Back?

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Style takes its cues from the past — could we possibly see an echo of 1920s for the new '20s?…

February 16, 2020

Literature has been passed down for generations and its purpose has been valued for years.

What’s the Relevance of Classic Literature Today?

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Although plenty of time has passed since they were first released, literary classics have much to offer.…

February 10, 2020

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Texas A&M University – San Antonio
English With Concentration on Teacher Certification

Upcoming Film ‘The French Dispatch’ Promises To Be Another Wes Anderson Classic

‘Trial by Media’ Looks at the Relationship Between News and the Courtroom

‘My Dark Vanessa’ Explores the Psychological Dynamic of a Predatory Relationship

‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town

‘Trolls World Tour’ Uses Popular Music To Talk About Coming Together

‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Will Build on the World of the Bong Joon-ho Film

‘Onward’ Is the Latest Pixar Tearjerker About Family and Loss

‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters

‘Defending Jacob’ Finds Chris Evans Caught Between Law and His Son

A Few Movie Outbreaks That Feel a Lot Like the Coronavirus Pandemic

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is the Next True Crime Book To Inspire Scorsese

Jordan Peele Produces Socially-Conscious Horror Film ‘Candyman’

‘Eat the Rich,’ or How Class Warfare Influenced Some of the Best Movies of 2019

What ‘WandaVision’ Might Tell Viewers About Delusional Disorder and Psychosis

Why Were There So Many Overlooked Performances This Oscar Season?

Does the Circle of Modern Fashion Mean the Roaring ’20s Are Coming Back?

What’s the Relevance of Classic Literature Today?

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