2021 movies

illustration of person wearing 2021 New Year's glasses

Flashback Through 2021: The Defining Moments of the Year

Several key political and entertainment events have shaped mainstream discourse. It’s time to remember some of these developments in time for the start of 2022.…

December 29, 2021

Illustration of Lady Gaga and her characters in 2021 true crime film "House of Gucci."

Lady Gaga Carries ‘House of Gucci’ on Her Well-Dressed Back

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

Despite the hype, the new fashion-based true crime film has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike.…

December 6, 2021

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Revived Movie Theaters

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Marvel's latest release saved box offices and set a precedent for the future of the blockbuster during the pandemic.…

September 18, 2021

An an article about 'Reminiscence,' an image of a character attached to the Reminiscence machine

‘Reminiscence’ Dredges Up Memories of Better Films

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The new thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson joins a long line of science fiction genre box office disappointments.…

September 7, 2021

‘Together Together’ Challenges Our Perception of Platonic Relationships

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

The movie subverts audience expectations of romance while asserting the importance of friendship between two people who love, but are not in love.…

September 1, 2021

‘Cruella’ Is Watchable, But Fails To Live Up to Its Animated Predecessor

Study Breaks Staff

With another less than exciting live-action release, is Disney's reboot era reaching a saturation point?…

June 11, 2021

In an article about A Quiet Place II, A group of three people backlit with red and running from a monster.

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Makes Noise in Movie Theaters

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

A rare sequel that is just as engaging as its predecessor, this film demands to be seen in theaters, where moviegoers can be fully immersed in its thrills and frights.…

June 10, 2021

7 Groundbreaking Female Directors To Look Out For

Isabelle Juan, Truman State University

Although award shows still have a long way to go in recognizing women within the film industry, here are seven whose careers are currently opening the door for the next generation.…

May 2, 2021

An illustration of the new Mortal Kombat movie cover. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Could Be the Video Game Movie Comeback of the Year

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

After decades of silence, the video game series has released an exciting and violent preview for an upcoming action film.…

March 4, 2021

The Snyder Cut Could Restore the Original Vision of 2017’s ‘Justice League’

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

While the 2017 original theatrical release left many underwhelmed, the original cut from the initial director, Zack Snyder, may redeem the film.…

December 1, 2020

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