Need an excuse to procrastinate, or want something to look forward to after finals? Film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 has you covered with film and TV recommendations.
Tag: Films
Being reel: ‘The Northman’ — super gory but lacking in story
“The Northman” is overly violent and unpleasant to watch, frightful in both senses. According to film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25, revenge in this revenge film is not justified.
Scene it: The rise of true crime & the voyeurism of violence
True crime fans: be wary of the glamorization of violence, writes TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23.
Film files: ‘Summer of Soul’ is a testament to Black unity and pride
“Summer of Soul” is a beautifully edited, contextualized time capsule of late-60s Black America in Harlem, pop culture columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 writes.
Film files: How ‘The Godfather’ baptized American cinema
Pop culture columnist Hannah Eliot SC ’24 analyzes the impact of “The Godfather” ahead of its 50th anniversary re-release.
Scene it: Holy Runtime, Batman! Are today’s movies getting longer?
If you’ve noticed that movies seem to be getting longer, you’re not alone. Inspired by the nearly 3-hour-long movie “The Batman,” TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 breaks down this phenomenon.
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: 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.