Movies
The Second Coming of Age
As college students across the country find themselves back in their poster-ridden childhood bedrooms, that familiar feeling of teenage angst seems to be crawling back into everyone’s minds.
How to Make the Best of Online Movie Releases
It is no surprise at this point in the Coronavirus pandemic that movie theaters across the country have shut down in response to the crisis. Even at times like these there are silver linings and thankfully, movies will not go unwatched.
How to Live According to the Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Netflix added a forgotten gem to its collection this past May. Audiences vaguely remember The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as the movie where Brad Pitt is born old and dies young. I remember the buzz that this movie generated when it first came out in 2008.
In Defense of the Hunger Games Franchise
Suzanne Collins, the author of The Hunger Games trilogy, recently announced the release of a new prequel to her hit series. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is expected to reach bookshelves in May 2020.
The Yellow Wallpaper in Rosemary's Baby
To some people, Rosemary’s Baby is a timeless, eerie classic that deserves to be shared. To others, it may just be that strange movie that Blair and Dan watched together over the phone in Gossip Girl.
GTA V Is that Crazy Uncle Who Will Outlive Us All
I cannot believe I am writing about Grand Theft Auto V seven years after it was released. The game’s popularity became very clear when it was available for free in 2020. From May 14 to 21 anyone could claim GTA V for free at the Epic Games Store.
Female Agency in John Hughes’ Films
Coming-of-age movies have always been my favorite genre of film; not only did they showcase the tumultuous and relatable moments of teenage life, they provided me with the comfort that everyone faced struggles during their formative years.
Promoting Wellness through Feel Good Movies
One of my favorite books is about a bookstore owner in Paris who calls himself a literary apothecary. He has the unique talent of recognizing what his customers’ hardships are and prescribing a book to ease their troubles.
Harley Quinn Series Asks Batman Adaptations: Why So Serious?
I’ll admit it; I have Harley Quinn fatigue. Honestly, I never liked her to begin with. I thought she was weird in Batman: The Animated Series. I don’t know what made her interesting in Suicide Squad.
Moonrise Kingdom: Stop Making Sense
“In order to show you how a big symphony orchestra is put together, Benjamin Britten has written a big piece of music, which is made up of smaller pieces that show you all the separate parts of the orchestra.” As these words come from a small record player in the Bishop household, members of
