Stand BAK, this is Beyoncé
“[It was] more important for me to bring our culture to Coachella instead of bringing out my flower crown,” Beyoncé … Continue reading Stand BAK, this is Beyoncé
Somebody Call Child Protective Services
It must be intentional that movie theaters darken the auditorium more than usual, when a horror film is shown. As … Continue reading Somebody Call Child Protective Services
Video: UI filmmaker breaks down project shining light on mistreatment in ‘The Shining’
UI Senior Tristen Ives breaks down their short film ‘lights, camera, hair!’ (2018), and shares about shaving their head to … Continue reading Video: UI filmmaker breaks down project shining light on mistreatment in ‘The Shining’
Are We Ready For ‘Us’?
Director Jordan Peele says he hesitates to cast white actors as leads in his films; he’s “seen that movie.” Largely … Continue reading Are We Ready For ‘Us’?
Black and Blue
Blue is, traditionally, a calming color. It is usually associated with emotions that mollify or content, and is used as … Continue reading Black and Blue
Days of Heaven: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bib)
Think of the long, winding road that you traveled down with your family. From the backseat, trees sweep past, and … Continue reading Days of Heaven: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bib)
The Wonderfully Frightening World of Disney
Viewed from behind the safety of anxious fingertips, a certain Disney Renaissance classic has charmed and scarred audiences since its … Continue reading The Wonderfully Frightening World of Disney
Has ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ fallen upon deaf ears?
Consider this film a hearing aid. If Beale Street Could Talk reiterates James Baldwin’s timeless messages about race, and necessarily emphasizes the rejection of circular injustices against which black Americans have fought for years. Continue reading Has ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ fallen upon deaf ears?
‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Hell yes.
I’ll admit I didn’t know much about Fred Rogers before I watched his featured documentary. Released on June 8, Won’t … Continue reading ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ Hell yes.
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