On Feb. 24, the Pomona College English and Media Studies Departments hosted a screening of the 2021 film “Passing,” accompanied by a discussion with Pomona English professor Cherene Sherrard-Johnson and Pomona theater and dance professor Carolyn Ratteray.
Tag: Film
Film files: The breathless, brutal world of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Parallel Mothers’
Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film “Parallel Mothers” is a tender and intimate exploration of motherhood, film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 asserts.
Scene it: Meet ‘Nightmare Alley,’ a nightmare of an Oscar nominee
For a psychological thriller, “Nightmare Alley” doesn’t leave a lingering impression or haunt the mind — never mind give nightmares, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 argues.
Being reel: Bhutan’s first Academy Award nominated film redefines purpose
“Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” honors Bhutan’s heritage while offering universally-relatable themes, film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25 writes.
Film files: You don’t get to hate ‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ unless you love it
Though its exploration of gentrification can be shallow, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is a heartfealt meditation on the meaning of a home, argues film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24.
Being reel: A second virtual Sundance Film Festival offers sci-fi, social commentary and nostalgia
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival films explored themes like liberal guilt, post-grad life and tech culture, explains film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25.
Roll the credits: Claremont’s Laemmle theater may close for good
To the dismay of students and Claremont locals alike, the neon sign advertising Laemmle’s Claremont 5 may not glow much longer. The theater is likely to shut its doors sometime this year after the sale of its property to Winfund Investment LLC is finalized.
Scene it: The bestial plot of ‘Lamb’ — so bad ewe can’t look away
Searching for a horror movie? Take “Lamb” (2021) off your list. Due to its absurd plot and visuals, “Lamb” lands closer to comedy than horror, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 claims.
Front of house: ‘Tick, Tick… Boom!’ is a spellbinding love letter to many mediums
“Tick, Tick… Boom!” is more than just a film adaptation of a musical, writes Caelan Reeves CM ’24.
Let’s spill the pop culture tea: Disney Launchpad is a step in the right direction
Pop culture columnist Anna Tolkien CM ’24 reflects on whether Disney’s Launchpad lives up to its goal of uplifting diverse stories and diverse writers.