Transitions from actor to director, or pop star to movie star, have had mixed results over the years. There have been successes like Ben Affleck directing “Argo” or Beyonce starring in “Dreamgirls,” but there have also been massive failures like George Clooney’s “Suburbicon” or Rihanna in “Battleship.” In “A Star
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‘Mandy’: Dripping in absolute style
There are films that are great because they challenge the audience, develop fully three-dimensional characters, and are remarkably crafted. Then there are films that are great because they are dripping in absolute style. Panos Cosmatos’ sophomore film “Mandy” is the latter. “Mandy” follows Red (Nicolas Cage) as he resorts to
Summer movie recap: Or the six movies everyone should have seen this summer
Nothing goes better together than a 100-degree summer day with 97 percent humidity and an afternoon at the movie theater. This winning combination meant that much of my summer was spent at the movies, and while the air conditioning was always worth my time, the movies tended to vary. In
A Film Columnist’s Sign-Off: Farewell, Claremont
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
‘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
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
Take A Peek Behind The Scenes Of Pomona’s Studio 47
If you were at Pomona College’s New Student Orientation this year, chances are you sat in an auditorium and watched a hilarious video about a wilderness explorer discovering all the quirky characteristics of the campus and its people. Although the video provided top-notch entertainment, it didn’t even scratch the
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
“Brooklyn” Blends Immigrant Experience with Beautiful Storytelling
Just as audiences begin to tire of a film season dominated by action, history and technology lacking romance and beautiful cinematography, in sails “Brooklyn.” Based on the novel of the same name from Irish author Colm Tóibín, the film tells the poetic story of a young Irish woman, wonderfully portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, torn between two