Movies
Fantasy, Reality, and Interpretation: The Life, Work, and Legacy of Satoshi Kon
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.
Lakeith Stanfield Steals the Show in HBO Max Biographical Drama, Judas and The Black Messiah
Judas and The Black Messiah, one of the most anticipated releases of 2021, premiered in theaters and on HBO MAX on February 12th.
Women’s History Month Spotlight- Elaine May: A Hidden Trailblazer
The advent of cinema was a liberating experience. Men and women alike were given keys to this new medium, allowing for female filmmakers like Lois Weber to make statements through her work. However, as film became more lucrative and industrialized, filmmaking became a boys’ club.
Moonlight, the blueprint for modern coming-of-age movies everywhere
When Moonlight won the Oscar for best picture in 2016, it came as a shock, not because the film wasn’t of sufficient quality, but because it didn’t fit in with the kinds of films that are usually selected.
Did DC Films Redeem Justice League with the Snyder Cut?
When I first heard that Zack Snyder would be getting a second chance at directing Justice League, I was hesitant, but I was also looking forward to seeing what the new version of the film would deliver.
Godzilla vs Kong: a Monster Showdown for the Ages
Of all of the films that Warner Brothers announced they would release both in theaters on streaming services in 2021, Godzilla vs. Kong was one of the most highly anticipated.
Wandavision and FATWS Show That Phase 4 Could Be the Best of the Entire MCU
We are currently experiencing one of the greatest eras of superhero media of all time. As a massive superhero fan myself, I am thrilled to see such a wide variety of superhero content gaining notoriety in mainstream media.
Oscar-Winning Soul is an Instant Classic That Brings Pixar Animation Studios Back Into the Limelight
With Disney having so many successful studios under its control, like Marvel and Star Wars, I feel as though older studios like Pixar can become slightly overshadowed at times.
Pan’s Labyrinth: A Rorschach Test
Ambiguous stories can be as infuriating as they are fun to discuss. Weeks after watching Pan’s Labyrinth, I was looking for answers and debating with my friend about the faun, the ending, and anything that seemed unresolved.
Academic Motivation from Movies, Games, and the Stage
Finding motivation for summer classes can be hard. The prospect of laying in the sun and relaxing is often a lot stronger than the urge to do schoolwork. This idle summer mode extends into fall semester too, and it takes time to focus on academics again.
