Upcoming Film ‘The French Dispatch’ Promises To Be Another Wes Anderson Classic
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.…
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Texas A&M University – San Antonio
English With Concentration on Teacher Certification
‘Trial by Media’ Looks at the Relationship Between News and the Courtroom
When does the need for entertainment turn justice into just more pop culture fodder?…
‘My Dark Vanessa’ Explores the Psychological Dynamic of a Predatory Relationship
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.…
‘Valentine’ Portrays the Horrors of a Male-Dominated Small Town
Against the backdrop of a small Texas town, Elizabeth Wetmore's novel is a gritty depiction of a violent, patriarchal society.…
‘Trolls World Tour’ Uses Popular Music To Talk About Coming Together
Underneath the catchy songs is a message about reaching out to others despite our differences.…
‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Will Build on the World of the Bong Joon-ho Film
The TNT adaptation will possibly build on the themes of climate catastrophe and class warfare seen in the original.…
‘Onward’ Is the Latest Pixar Tearjerker About Family and Loss
Just like 'Coco' and 'Up,' the latest film from the acclaimed animation studio mixes laughs and tears.…
‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters
The over-the-top zookeepers of the viral Netflix hit make this series perhaps the strangest true crime series yet.…
‘Defending Jacob’ Finds Chris Evans Caught Between Law and His Son
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.…
A Few Movie Outbreaks That Feel a Lot Like the Coronavirus Pandemic
While COVID-19 is currently wreaking havoc, maybe films about epidemics could provide catharsis.…
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is the Next True Crime Book To Inspire Scorsese
Just like 'Goodfellas' and 'The Irishman,' a real-life tale is serving as source material for the famed director.…
Jordan Peele Produces Socially-Conscious Horror Film ‘Candyman’
The sequel to the 1992 film of the same name is expected to combine chills with insights about race in America.…
‘Eat the Rich,’ or How Class Warfare Influenced Some of the Best Movies of 2019
More and more films are spotlighting the tension between the rich and the poor.…
What ‘WandaVision’ Might Tell Viewers About Delusional Disorder and Psychosis
Combining real-life issues and movie worlds isn't always a bad idea.…
Why Were There So Many Overlooked Performances This Oscar Season?
Even with a great year for film, many fan favorites didn't make the cut for the Academy Awards.…
Does the Circle of Modern Fashion Mean the Roaring ’20s Are Coming Back?
Style takes its cues from the past — could we possibly see an echo of 1920s for the new '20s?…
What’s the Relevance of Classic Literature Today?
Although plenty of time has passed since they were first released, literary classics have much to offer.…
