Netflix lets down fans with “Don’t Look Up,” a social commentary film that misses its mark. PHOTO CREDIT: tribaltribune.com Although the Netflix original “Don’t Look Up” features expensive names and calculated satire, the chaos of Adam McKay’s film is counterproductive and overly outrageous. This apocalyptic movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence attempts to display…
They say wine tastes better as it ages, and that’s the case for the “Twilight” saga. PHOTO CREDIT: radiox.co.uk When I was in middle school in the early 2010s, the peak of the “Twilight” craze, I thought it was stupid as hell. As a die-hard “Potterhead,” I promised myself I would never watch or read…
2021 offered some great movies to get movie-lovers through this long year. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com 2021 has been a huge year in regards to the return of the movie-going experience and films released to both streaming and theaters, sometimes in concurrent fashion. With the year nearly wrapping up and a new slate of Christmas releases…
“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” tops this writer’s list of favorite holiday movies. PHOTO CREDIT: hbomax.com It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to cozy up with some hot chocolate and put on some of the films that only feel appropriate to watch around this time. I don’t know about all of you, but I…
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the new Disney+ documentary about the Beatles, “Get Back” was released. PHOTO CREDIT: nj.com The three-part documentary series, “The Beatles: Get Back,” about arguably (but not really) the most successful band of all time, was released on Disney+ on Thanksgiving, and I have a lot of thoughts. “Get Back” documents The Beatles’…
Princess Diana Spencer’s legacy unearthed in the media, nearly 25 years after her death by a car accident. PHOTO CREDIT: purewow.com Though the general public has always been obsessed with Princess Diana Spencer—her style, her being, conspiracy theories around her death—she’s become especially prevalent in recent media. Why, nearly 25 years after her death, are…
Before Dennis Villeneuve’s 2021 version of “Dune,” there was a 1984 film with similarities and differences. PHOTO CREDIT: imbd.com Many avid moviegoers went to see “Dune” open in theaters this past October. However, not many people are aware that this film has a predecessor from the year 1984. Both movies were based on the well-loved…
Marvel’s new release “Eternals” may have bombed with critics, but still has things to offer fans. PHOTO CREDIT: thedirect.com “Eternals” explores the theological origins of this universe with a character-driven narrative that has received mixed reviews for its separation from the traditional Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) formula. Directed by Chloé Zhao (“Nomadland”), this film plays…
Disney’s 1995 animated film “Pochahontas” is a problematic depiction of Native American culture and history. PHOTO CREDIT: disney.com This Native American Heritage Month, I decided to revisit my unfortunate first introduction to Native American heritage and culture––Disney’s 1995 animated film, “Pocahontas.”I don’t think I’m alone in saying that, as someone not of Native American descent,…
URI’s Gender and Sexuality Center screens “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” as a bonding event among the community. PHOTO CREDIT: Maddie Bataille If you don’t know what “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is, or have never gotten to experience a showing for yourself, you may want to. On Friday, Oct. 29, the University of Rhode…