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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.

What’s In Our Orbit? No. 3

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.

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.

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.

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’s In Our Orbit? No. 2

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. 

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.

March Horoscopes: What to Watch

Aries  

This month, you could fulfill a secret dream of yours or succeed in a financial venture you considered a lost cause. You might also finally solve a puzzle you have been pondering, as well as receive some stunning info.

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.

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.

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

From Toronto Streets to Superbowl Stardom: The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Album Explained

As an avid Weeknd fan, my friends and family have come to me quite often over the past year with questions about the After Hours era persona that The Weeknd has adopted in his album cover, music videos, live performances, as well as his social media.

Rising Stars Interview Series: Kyle Ziton

Rising Stars is The Stargazer’s interview series where we sit down with young filmmakers to discuss their projects, inspirations, and goals.

5 Multiplayer Horror Games to Play for Fans of Phasmophobia

2020 saw the release of the co-op horror experience Phasmophobia, which had players take on the roles of paranormal investigators, searching for and making contact with ghostly entities.