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Five Letterboxd Lists to Mix Up Your Movie Night

With so much content available on streaming services, people often are overwhelmed by choice. Here are five themed lists to make that decision easier.…

May 5, 2024

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A Brief History of the Zombie Movie

Olivia Madrid, Florida State University

Despite their complicated origins, the undead continue to fascinate and terrify audiences around the world.…

March 15, 2023

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Everything You Need To Know About ‘Ripley’

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

Steven Zaillian is set to direct a TV series spinoff of the famous ‘Talented Mr. Ripley,’ which will simply be called ‘Ripley.’…

August 31, 2022

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‘Prey’ Stalks To the Top of the ‘Predator’ Franchise

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

The latest installment to the 'Predator' franchise, 'Prey' is wildly successful, leading audiences to question why the film skipped the theaters.…

August 25, 2022

In an article about the movie "Don't Make Me Go", an illustration of a sunset, a car and the title

‘Don’t Make Me Go’ Is a Sweet Film With a Sour Twist

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

The tearjerker dramedy about a terminally ill father and his rowdy teenage daughter has a surprise ending.…

July 29, 2022

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Solves the Video Game Adaptation Problem

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

Where most video game adaptations fail to please the general public, these movies shined and delivered.…

May 10, 2022

in article about movies for college students, a still from the movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" of the three main characters Charlie, Sam, and Patrick hugging.

3 Movies That Will Make Any College Student Feel Better

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

Here is a list of some of the best films for our demographic, perfect to relieve you of end-of-semester stress.…

November 30, 2021

An illustration of Pratt in 'The Tomorrow War'

‘The Tomorrow War’ Is Chris Pratt’s Latest Venture Into Sci-Fi

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

The actor continues to make a splash in the genre despite often being labeled as the 'worst' Chris by social media.…

August 5, 2021

An illustration of the main characters of To All the Boys: Always and Forever

‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’ Perfectly Wraps Up the Trilogy

Kieran Benson, Luther College

In the final installment of the romantic-comedy movie series, Lara Jean Covey’s optimistic spirit is refreshing for those who are unlucky in love.…

February 23, 2021

A screenshot from the Netflix movie "Rebecca."

Netflix’s ‘Rebecca’ Fails as a Work of Gothic Cinema

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The movie, based on the book of the same name, falls short of the unsettling themes its predecessor succeeds at. Its failure results in a film that doesn't know what it is.…

November 17, 2020

A screenshot of Borat in "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm"

Is ‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’ Offensive or Genius?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The sequel to the 2006 film has many outrageous scenes, but they're lined with satire and criticism of today's America.…

November 9, 2020

Clouds Zach and Sammy. (Image via Google Images)

‘Clouds’ on Disney+ Encourages Viewers To Live Life To the Fullest

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

The new movie on Disney+ shows that you can accomplish anything no matter the challenges.…

November 5, 2020

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani ride the bus in crazy disguises in 'The Lovebirds'

‘The Lovebirds’ Brings Both Romance and Laughs to a Murder Mystery

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Strong lead performances from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae make up for the weaknesses in this rom-com murder caper’s script.…

June 21, 2020

‘The Irishman’ Is Martin Scorsese’s Latest Masterpiece

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The deft reworking of his criminal origin narrative yields total tragedy.…

December 7, 2019

‘Knives Out’ Is a Masterful Reworking of Murder Mystery Tropes

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Rian Johnson’s latest film uses an unconventional whodunnit to look at contemporary issues.…

December 3, 2019

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ Is Fun, but Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

Caroline Forrey, Miami University, Ohio

After 10 years, the gang is back and better than ever ... kinda.…

October 31, 2019

‘The Nightingale’ Is an Unflinching Portrayal of Colonial Australia

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Jennifer Kent’s film is unrelenting in its graphic depictions of savage brutality, but its meticulous attention to historical detail weaves a colonial story unlike any other.…

August 30, 2019