Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The famous comedian’s expressive and physical humor calls attention to the annoying things that people do — or don’t do — in public.

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.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

This year’s line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Scorsese and De Niro are back to bring the Mafia genre to a new generation.