The past three years, I have written film reviews, commentaries on the changing film landscape, and annual Oscar predictions. There have been some fundamental changes within the film industry and elements of slow but concrete progress. For my final TSL column before leaving Claremont, I thought I would reflect on
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‘A Quiet Place’ Is Too Quiet For Its Own Good
For the few of you who don’t already know the premise of “A Quiet Place,” let me preface this review by saying that it is a very simple movie. Written and directed by John Krasinski, “A Quiet Place” takes place in a dystopian America where a breed of blind
Doubtful Of Netflix Original Movies? Check These Out
In last week’s issue, Victoria Anders PO ’18 discussed the ambitiously up-and-coming Netflix independent film industry, stating that she had no doubt Netflix would continue to produce original content, and gain more accolades as the company develops their independent programming. That being said, most people, including TSL film columnist
‘Roseanne’ 2018: How To Spit On The Legacy Of Working Class Sitcom In 30 Minutes Or Less
How many times after the election did you hear the words “at least comedy will be good for the next four years”? Claims like these were made by many as a way of coping with the looming threat of four years of President Donald Trump, as well as an
‘The Death Of Stalin’ Allows Us To Laugh Amongst Political Chaos
When asked about political satire in President Donald Trump’s era, Armando Iannucci (Creator of “Veep” and writer/director of “The Death of Stalin”) said “What’s happening now is so absurd. When the person at the center of it is his own entertainer, when he’s in a sense making content for
Is Netflix Taking Over The Movie Industry Through Your Computer Screen?
Who doesn’t enjoy a late-night Netflix session to catch up on “Stranger Things,” re-watch “Friends” for the 20th time, or catch some feels with “Moana?” But, have you ever watched a Netflix original movie? The first-ever Netflix feature film was released Dec. 12, 2013 — a documentary titled “The
Notable Films That The 90th Oscars Forgot
A few weeks ago, the 90th Academy Awards aired on ABC. The awards opened up discussion about what movies make the cut for nominations. Did the fish sex movie really win Best Picture? Yes, and they did not just have sex. They made love. How did “Lady Bird” not
‘The Cloverfield Paradox’: Or, How Netflix Disguised A Bust As A Hollywood Blockbuster
There were two major surprises at the end of the 2018 Super Bowl. The first happened when Tom Brady and the Patriots lost to the eternal underdog, the Philadelphia Eagles. The second was when Netflix announced the release of the 2018 American science fiction horror film “The Cloverfield Paradox,” then
The Post: A Film So Shallow And Useless, It Might Just Win Best Picture
In 2018, the American public craves a film that rebels against the corruption of the Trump Administration and its repeated attacks on both the press and free speech. Enter Steven Spielberg’s newest film, “The Post,” with a plot centered on the true story of The Washington Post publishing the Pentagon
Behind the Scenes at the Movies
Zootopia's rolling credits displayed all of the production team (from director to animation supervisor to assistant editors) before rolling the actors' names. The 2016 Oscars changed the order of the awards around so the production awards (cinematography, production design, sound mixing) came before the actors, director, and best picture. Given this