Jon M. Chu's "Wicked” (2024) is a grandiose and gorgeous movie musical, following students Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande) on their journey from enemies to friends — then back to...
Director Ridley Scott returns to Rome in glorious form with “Gladiator II” (2024), crafting an action-packed and sophisticated film that looks at the corruption of power and the importance of legacy.
The...
As the fall season begins to draw to a close, I feel the need to take one final reviewing endeavor in the ultimate fall genre, mystery. I have such a deep love for mystery novels, specifically, Agatha...
Rivalry Week is upon us, and the all-important 160th football game is right around the corner. There is no better time to review one of my all-time favorite sports movies: Boaz Yakin’s emotional and...
For anyone who loves stories of love, connectivity and the ebbs and flows of life (and bluegrass music!), the college theater’s production of “Bright Star,” is essential viewing this weekend.
The...
I love weird books. And flowery writing. And wintery vibes. And strange stories about a magic toyshop that make you question what is real and what is fake.
Angela Carter’s “The Magic Toyshop”...
With “Conclave” (2024), director Edward Berger crafts a riveting, thought-provoking and character-driven film that does not shy away from the politics that it vehemently depicts.
The film, set in...
I've never seen "Pulp Fiction" (1994). I know. I'll get around to it eventually. But I have read pulp fiction or at least a novel heavily inspired by it: Anna Dorn's most recent release, "Perfume &...
Hollywood studios and their executives have long interfered with the creative visions of many esteemed filmmakers, causing many films to be released in incomplete forms. Sometimes, the director's vision...
I’m an English and history major, so of course I love historical fiction! But my academic life choices also make me incredibly picky about the genre. If I’m reading historical fiction, I either really...
Gracie Abrams graced this summer with the release of her sophomore album “The Secret of Us,” which earned the singer-songwriter her first top 20 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. On Oct. 18, she...
Election Day is right around the corner, so I thought there was no better time to review my favorite television show of all time: Aaron Sorkin’s intelligent, impeccably written and emotionally driven...
