The Stargazer

Rocky Horror and Queerness

With its outlandish characters, satirical plot, and unapologetic queerness, The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a cult classic after its release in 1975.

Ghost Files: The Boys are Back, and Better Than Ever

The news has been abuzz recently with various names and faces who once worked at Buzzfeed, some for good reasons and some for not-so-good reasons. Buzzfeed was at its peak during the mid-2010s, creating fun, viral media through the form of videos, articles, and quizzes.

Marcel the Shell With Shoes On Is the Heartwarming Film We All Need

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On stars Marcel, a one-inch tall shell who is voiced by Jenny Slate and lives in a house with his grandma, Nanna Connie. The two are discovered when Dean, played by Dean Fleischer-Camp, books the home as an Airbnb.

Bodies Bodies Bodies Delivers Delivers Delivers

The year 2022 has been filled with many horror releases. While that may seem like a win for fans of the genre, it has felt like it's been filled with quantity over quality.

Nope & Jordan Peele's Social Messaging

Since his 2017 film debut Get Out, Jordan Peele has asserted himself as the most exciting horror director in the game. With Peele, common life experiences suddenly become our worst nightmares.

Queen Elizabeth II Through the Camera Lens

September 8th, 2022 marked an important date in history, as it was the day Queen Elizabeth II passed away. She was the longest-reigning monarch in Britain, with 70 years and 214 days on the throne, as well as the longest-reigning female monarch in the world.

Slut-tification of Halloween Costumes

Pondering ideas for the ASLC Halloween costume contest? Look no further. As a rather indecisive individual, choosing a costume for Halloween can be puzzling or even stress-inducing, but thankfully, you can look to films as source material.

Let’s Face It: Paranorman Set the Bar for Laika Studios, and Here’s How

As most children’s Halloween movies go, Paranorman’s plot centers around a witch’scurse on a small town. And, of course, a kind of weird, recluse, pre-teen boy. Norman, ironically, does not have a very normal gift for boys his age.

Why was Jessica Rabbit Drawn that Way?

“I am not bad, I'm just drawn that way,” Jessica Rabbit seductively says.

Ironically, she wasn’t always supposed to have her famous figure; instead, she looked more like your average princess.

Beca Mitchel is Hardly Pitch Perfect: Here's Why

Pitch Perfect’s very own Beca Mitchel is most certainly a highly regarded character. False. You cannot see it, but I am rolling my eyes at the mention of her name.

From Distributing to Dominating: The Rise of A24

As the theater lights dim and opening credits begin, a simple black and white logo appear on the screen. Cutting across the dark screen are a few simple lines, gracefully darting and intersecting with each other before forming the name: A24. On the surface, it’s just one letter and two numbers.

Ready for Your Spookiest Halloween Yet?

With spooky season around the corner comes the opportunity to dress up, watch scary movies, and have a scary good time.

The Good, the Bad, and the Elvis

ELVIS starring Austin Butler follows the life of the king of rock and roll, but there are a few things that got overlooked, glamorized, and oversimplified for the sake of the screen. 

Did Elvis’s relationship with his mom make you uncomfortable? 

Boogie Nights: An Ensemble Masterpiece

Boogie Nights is a 1997 comedy/drama film by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film has a star-studded cast consisting of FSU alum Burt Reynolds, John C. Reily (pre Step Brothers,) Julianne Moore, Don Cheadle, William H. Macy, Heather Graham, and a young Mark Wahlberg in one of his first roles.

Full Circle Film Festival

Do you have a passion for filmmaking? Would you like to see your work up on the big screen? Then there is an event coming up just for you! FSU’s Student Life Cinema, in partnership with Aquila Entertainment, presents the Full Circle Film Festival on September 29th.