Documentaries have a unique way of shining a bright light on certain pressing issues in society. They present information in a way that the news media can’t, or shouldn’t- with emotion. This form of storytelling gives the viewer the feel of watching a movie, all while learning about a new subject. Whether it be about…
Welcome to the 21st century, where ghosts are hunted and celebrated, and the human mind is the scariest thing you have ever seen. In this age of demand for psychological thrillers, Jordan Peele keeps his audience satisfied with bone-chilling horror movies one after another. “Us” is yet another horror masterpiece following his psychological thriller film…
Professor Ashton Avila returned to teach for the film department, after gaining first-hand experience in the film industry. Photo courtesy of Ashton Avila. URI Alumna Ashton Avila Returns to Ocean State to Teach Three Film Media Classes After returning to the Los Angeles area post graduation, University of Rhode Island alumna Ashton Avila decided to…
The Cliff Walk in Newport is one of several locations where the Bachelorette will film. Photo by Anna Meassick. With the beginning of season 15 of the “Bachelorette,” comes much more drama and excitement, but for those in the Rhode Island area, even more is in the near future. Newport will soon become the backdrop…
Photo Courtesy of EW. I was very much relieved that “Five Feet Apart,” a recent romantic drama film was more than just another cliche love story between two ill teenagers. The film follows the story of two teenagers who have been hospitalized with cystic fibrosis (CF) and try their best to create a relationship for…
Photo Courtesy of Hollywood Reporter. I knew going into “Captain Marvel” that I would at least be mildly entertained. In my opinion, even the worst films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are watchable. It was just a matter of if it could find a way to stand out from the standard Marvel origin stories….
Photo courtesey of HBO. If you plan on watching HBO’s “Leaving Neverland,” you need to prepare yourself to hear horrors that you never could have imagined. While beautifully told, the stories of Wade Robson and James Safechuck’s sexual abuse at the hands of Michael Jackson is deeply disturbing, to the point where I was nearly…
A reboot of the ‘Twilight Zone’ will air on April 1 A reboot of the beloved American television show, the “Twilight Zone,” will air on CBS All Access on April 1, with Jordan Peele as its narrator. The original show was made in black and white, airing from 1959 to 1964 with five seasons. Rod…
Lionel Jeffries edits a new personal film after three of his films were selected to be screened in a Russian international film festival. Photo by Greg Clark. Three short films made by freshman film media major Lionel Jeffries at the University of Rhode Island were selected and will be screened at a Russian international film…
(Left to right) Arianna Rizzo, Sunny Davis, Griffin Alix, Sarah Angeloni, Sarah Vinci, Veronica Wood, and Mason Martin attend an Oscars viewing party. Photo courtesy of Veronica Wood. With controversial winners, breathtaking performances and excessively long run-times, awards season has come and gone. Among some of the most prestigious and anticipated award shows are the…