Review | “Lost Girls” demands to be seen
By Charlie Taylor, Senior Staff Writer
March 17, 2020
Now streaming on Netflix, the new film “Lost Girls” from director Liz Garbus asks us to reconsider our preconceived ideas of these women and their work.
“Emma” is a joyous, low-stakes escape into the past
By Simon Sweeney, Staff Writer
February 27, 2020
“Emma” delivers a slate full of great performances, a witty script, top-tier design and cinematography to give you a wildly entertaining two hours of fancy dress and snippy Brits.
Review | “P.S I Still Love You” opens its heart to more than romance
By Diana Velasquez, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
“To All The Boys I Loved Before: P.S. I Still Love You” carries on the story of Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) who, after the last movie’s conclusion, is finally starting her new relationship with certified heartthrob Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), one of the most popular boys at school.
Behind the curtain: Reporting the Oscars
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Anthony Breznican knows his way around the Academy Awards red carpet. In between A-list actors and producers, Breznican weaves around looking not for his next award — but his next big scoop.
Column | Shocked but not horrified at the Academy’s nominations
By Delilah Bourque, Culture Editor
January 16, 2020
This is another in a long line of horror movies getting completely ignored by one of the most prestigious awarding bodies in the world.
Review | Cat(s) fight : A movie that transcends critique
By Emily Wolfe, Contributing Editor
January 9, 2020
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Hooper’s film adapts has always been a bizarre creature of the ’80s — music and lyrics heavily inspired by a collection of T.S. Eliot poems, structured around an idea that’s referred to by some generous people as the show’s “plot.”
Review | Cat(s) fight: The scariest horror movie of 2019
By Neena Hagen, Senior Staff Writer
January 9, 2020
What do you get when you cross Pittsburgh’s annual furry convention with an uninspiring cohort of vain and vacuous celebrities? Tom Hooper’s new “Cats” movie.
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” captures the spirit of Mr. Rogers
By Thomas Wick, Senior Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a compelling film, featuring one of Tom Hanks’ best performances as the late television personality Fred Rogers.
Column: “Rent,” 23 years later
By Sinead McDevitt, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
“Rent” is, in many ways, the “Hamilton” of the ’90s. Like “Hamilton,” “Rent” contained themes of rebelling against a corrupt system, featured a purposely diverse cast, and was an incredibly popular show.
Don’t give “Last Christmas” your heart
By Matthew Monroy, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
“Last Christmas,” named after the Wham! song of the same name, centers on Kate (Emilia Clarke, in her first post-“Game of Thrones” role,) a scattered, George Michael fangirl.