Film

Adaptations of Romeo and Juliet: The Snubbed, the Underrated, and the Surprise

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Amanda Rivera

Shakespeare’s plays have endured centuries in the public mind. Theatre and film adaptations alike have retold Shakespearean tales to the point where they are sometimes unrecognizable to the untrained eye.

Category: Film, Review

Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Color, Female Gaze, and Myth

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Amanda Rivera

French filmmaker Céline Sciamma’s new film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019), was the recipient of the award for Best Screenplay and the Queer Palm at the Cannes Film Festival.

Category: Film, LGBTQ+

Totoro, Where Were You?

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Amanda Rivera

Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda has the captivating ability to leave audiences wanting more. It was only normal then, after watching Shoplifters on Hulu, I turned to Nobody Knows. But what does this have to do with Totoro?

Category: Animation, Film

Why Audiences Are Still Drawn to Judd Apatow’s Films

Published: | Author: Dominick Durante | Artist: Kayla Young

Judd Apatow is one of the most unique voices in 21st century comedy filmmaking. With an entertainment career spanning three decades, Apatow has been a long-standing figure in comedy on both television and particularly film.

Category: Biopic, Comedy, Film

The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Modern Age of Stop-Motion

Published: | Author: Al Kilkelly | Artist: Aileene Amadis

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a beloved and monumental film. Usually preceded by “Tim Burton’s” on logos and packaging, it most certainly is a product of the artist – from the art style to the premise itself – but it is not a project he directed.

Category: Animation, Film, Review

Fantasy, Reality, and Interpretation: The Life, Work, and Legacy of Satoshi Kon

Published: | Author: Jordan Rundle | Artist: Kim Phan

NOTE: Two of the films mentioned in this article are showing at limited, indoor capacity screenings at the Student Life Cinema on March 12 and March 13, 2021. To register to attend with a valid FSU email, check out our EventBrite links for Tokyo Godfathers and Perfect Blue.

Category: Animation, Film, Movies

Community: A Hidden Gem from a Decade of Iconic Sitcoms

Published: | Author: Bryan Herrera | Artist: Mikael Byrd

Community was one of those shows that I knew I had to watch but never had the time to. While quarantine wasn’t good for much, It did give me the chance to finally watch the 2011 sitcom I had heard so much about.

Category: Film, Review, TV

Margot Robbie and The Studio Behind Promising Young Woman

Published: | Author: Kaelyn Brown | Artist: Cassidy Elibol

When you think of powerful cinematic icons from the past few years, Margot Robbie is sure to make the list.

Carnival of Souls

Published: | Author: Victoria Weaver | Artist: Serik Bybee

A tragic car accident, a mysterious abandoned carnival, a lost young woman, and a foreboding black and white atmosphere are all parts of the obscure indie horror film, Carnival of SoulsCarnival of Souls was a 1962 black and white film by director Herk Harvey, st

The Green Knight Continues to Prove That A24 is One of the Best in the Business

Published: | Author: Bryan Herrera | Artist: Cassidy Elibol

Since launching in 2012, film studio A24 has swiftly established itself as one of the most prominent film production companies in the world. It is honestly remarkable just how quickly A24 has made a name for itself and become so critically acclaimed.

Category: Film, Review