Review
What’s In Our Orbit? No. 1
Writers and artists at The Stargazer love entertainment media, so we go through a lot of it. Want to know what we’ve been watching/reading/playing recently? Interested in what we have to say about it? Check out What’s in Our Orbit.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Has Been Resurrected After a Decade, But How Does It Stand in 2021?
I think it’s fair to say that 2010 was a simpler time for most of us, and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was definitely a part of that simpler time for me.
What can 9 to 5 Teach Us?
From Battleship Potemkin to The Pursuit of Happyness, the labor film is a genre that continues to resonate deeply with audiences.
Community: A Hidden Gem from a Decade of Iconic Sitcoms
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.
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.
Ziwe: Make It Pink
Though comedian, actress, writer, and musician, Ziwe Fumudoh, has been a mainstay of the digital entertainment space for several years, she rocketed to popularity in the summer of 2020 with her Instagram Live interview series, which featured controversial internet personalities such as Caroline C
