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The Music of Imagination: A Look at John Williams’ Soundscapes

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Hollywood’s most imaginative and prolific composer is putting down the baton after 70 years of creating cinema’s most memorable soundtracks.…

August 16, 2022

two sharks from shark movies

Stay Out of the Water: Five Shark Movies To Compromise Your Summer Plans

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Summer is the perfect season for horror fans to indulge in some scary shark movies.…

June 29, 2022

An illustration of the main characters from Jurassic World Dominion

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Fumbles the Franchise’s Identity

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The once-beloved franchise comes to an anticlimactic conclusion in a schlocky summer blockbuster that painfully breaks from what made its predecessors great.…

June 27, 2022

The main characters from West Side Story against a red backdrop

‘West Side Story’ (2021) Lets Audiences Fall in Love With a New Classic

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Steven Spielberg’s remake of the famous film and stage play brings new levels of depth, cultural authenticity and social commentary to a familiar story.…

December 22, 2021

An illustration of soldiers in Band of Brothers.

‘Band of Brothers’ Should Be the Next Show on Your Watch List

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The limited series deals with the realities faced by American soldiers in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.…

September 5, 2021

Indiana Jones is a cult classic with dangerous depictions of cultures deemed as "others."

‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’: Cult Classic or Racist AF?

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

Thirty-six years later, the film's depiction of Indian culture deserves a reevaluation.…

July 19, 2020

Schindler’s List

25 Years Later, ‘Schindler’s List’ Remains a Sobering Reminder

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The real terror of evil is how gradually it can come about.…

December 22, 2018

On the Eve of His 119th Birthday, a Look Into the Legacy of Alfred Hitchcock

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

His films and notoriety are definitely not for 'The Birds.'…

August 9, 2018

Animaniacs

Hello, Reboot! Steven Spielberg’s ‘Animaniacs’ Will Return in 2020

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The Warner Brothers and their sister are ready to leave their confines in their water tower to wreak havoc with a new generation.…

July 21, 2018

Ready Player One

‘Ready Player One’ Opening Weekend Is Looking at $40-$50 Million Debut

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Is 'Ready Player One' the next blockbuster?…

March 30, 2018