Thor: Ragnarok

The image of a man in a suit and hat with a dark tie repeats through sets of images descending in three film strips, each of which is in imperfect alignment with each other. The first man is in a grey strip, reaching to touch the shoulder of his clone in a green strip, who in turn is staring at his copy in a blue strip, as if they are in a cycle repeating endlessly through time.

Black & White: The Historic Film Technique Directors Are Rediscovering

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

In the modern era of digital coloring and novel technologies, how is modern cinema reinventing its roots in Black and White?…

March 28, 2024

A screenshot of the gray man shows chris evans and several other actors staring off into the distance

‘The Gray Man’ Shows Netflix’s Love Affair With Mediocre Movies

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The streaming giant’s recent release is a frustratingly dull action film, starring two actors who have given much, much better performances.…

August 13, 2022

A Drawing of Thor: Love and Thunder shows the female Thor crouching while a man facing away from the camera stands in the background.

Strong Women Fail To Shine in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Director Taika Waititi delivers a colorful movie with powerful female characters but still falls short of true representation.…

July 22, 2022

A drawing of Thor: Love and Thunder shows two characters against a colorful background.

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Again Reveals Taika Waititi’s Talent and Versatility