Pop culture columnist Anna Tolkien CM ’24 reviews the newly-released Netflix original series “The Haunting of Bly Manor.”
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Reel talk: Lorene Scafaria’s star-studded “Hustlers” hustles its way into your heart
In this week’s film column, Rachael Diamond SC ’21 reviews “Hustlers,” praising its dramatic, yet touching portrayal of female friendship amidst financial hardship. She writes, “Regardless of the questionable moral dynamics at play, you leave the theater in utter admiration of Destiny’s and Ramona’s tenacity … a testament to the powerful allure of the film — and of money itself.”
The bassline: Rewinding, recrossing Abbey Road
The bassline recaps the musicality and origins of Abbey Road, The Beatles’ last group album, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Giving reviews: Thanksgiving meals at each 5C dining hall
One of the perks of having access to six dining halls is that it is physically possible to have six separate Thanksgiving meals in the span of a week. This November, we pushed our body to the limit as we ate each of the Thanksgiving meals offered at 5C dining
A bear rug, a moonwalk, and a set of country squires: “The Government Inspector” presents comedic take on corruption
Nikolai Gogol’s satirical play “The Government Inspector” is being showcased at Pomona College’s Seaver Theatre from Nov. 15-18. Directed by Giovanni Ortega, Pomona assistant professor of theater and dance, the play focuses on the corrupt government of a small Russian town. The characters quickly become rattled by news of an
‘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