Category Archives: Reviews
Cocote (2017). Reviewed by Evan Amaral
The national cinemas of Latin America have obtained considerable acclaim in the western world, particularly over the past few decades. Most of this attention has been paid to films from Mexico and South America, which have earned their rightful places … Continue reading
Isle of Dogs (2018). Reviewed by Jason Husak
When one watches a film directed by Wes Anderson, it’s hard not to feel a sense of bliss. Wes Anderson is a director who can convey his artistic identity and individuality through something as simple as a single frame. Whether … Continue reading
Nana (2016). Reviewed by Niko Pajkovic
When asked about the reasoning behind the Holocaust, survivor Maryla Michalowski-Dyamant’s answer remains consistent and assured. “It’s inexplicable” she says, looking to dismiss the too-often-asked question. In following with Maryla’s sentiments, Nana (the debut documentary directed by her granddaughter Serena … Continue reading
Violeta Went to Heaven: An Omnitemporal Imagining of the Life of Chilean Singer Violeta Parra. By Stephen Borunda
Director Andrés Wood’s film doesn’t shy away from the usage of symbolism and an unconventional structure to explore holistically the life of Chilean folklorist Violeta Parra. The results are mesmerizing. In the first shot of Wood’s film, a hazel eye … Continue reading
Ingrid Goes West (2017). Reviewed by Luke Batten
Our relationship with technology has made us the most interconnected and–simultaneously–depersonalized society in history. Social media has become more than just a form of communication; it is a collective consciousness, a mirror we obsessively gaze into to reflect upon and … Continue reading
Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Reviewed by Jason Husak
Before Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment in 2009, comic book and superhero movies looked very different. Comic book movies were more of a mixed bag of quality rather than a streamlined set of interconnected films. Whether it was the unanimously loved … Continue reading
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017). Reviewed by Jason Husak
When first announced, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a movie nobody wanted. Like the reboot of the all-female Ghostbusters (Paul Feig, 2016), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle garnered equal hatred from both fans and critics alike. Whether it was … Continue reading
mother! (2017). Reviewed by Niko Pajkovic
Darren Aronofsky’s mother! (2017) is not necessarily an enjoyable film to watch. It is like experiencing a bizarre psychedelic trip gone horribly wrong; one, which only days later, you are able to find meaning in. It is manic, disturbing, and psychologically taxing … Continue reading
Night and Fog (1955). Reviewed by Film Matters Spring 2018 Editorial Board
Night and Fog Feview from Liza Palmer Contributors: Noah Campagna, J. Felix Carlson, Joseph Day, Alexis Dickerson, Lily C. Frame, Sean Froeb, Paige Marsicano, Andrew P. Nielsen, Ashley R. Pickett, J. Javier Ramirez, Ashley R. Spillane, William P. Sullivan, and … Continue reading
The Disaster Artist (2017). Reviewed by Jason Husak
When James Franco brought Tommy Wiseau up on stage to accept the Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy, the circle for the cult film The Room had finally been completed. A cultural phenomenon since its initial … Continue reading