Publications

Essays

December 14, 2022

Should We Colorize Black and White Films?

My Thoughts on the Colorization Debate Have you ever watched a black-and-white film and wished to see what the colors looked like? Have yo...

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Reviews

December 12, 2022 · by Anjani Chadha

"Freddy" Review: A Romantic Thriller Gone South

In 2005, director Vikram Bhatt very discreetly gave us a Hindi remake of the 1999 American crime thriller Double Jeopardy in the form of Jurm...

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Reviews

December 7, 2022 · by Amritpal Rai

"GDT's Pinocchio" Review: Discovering Humanity in del Toro’s Stop-Motion Masterpiece

In 2022, we’ve had two adaptations of Pinocchio that have already made their marks in “interesting” spaces (the Pauly Shore dubbed straight-t...

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Reviews

December 6, 2022 · by Danny Jarabek

'Mad God' Review: A Nightmare 30 Years in the Making

Although Mad God (2022) opens with a scrolling chapter from Leviticus stating, "among grisly horrors and alarming atrocities, God’s intention...

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November 23, 2022

Review: "Aftersun" and the Self-Reflexive Nature of Memory

A daughter and son sit by the waves that always seem to crash at just the right time as they look out into the water, taking in the smell of ...

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Reviews

November 23, 2022

"The Menu" Review: A Well-Balanced Meal of Comedy and Horror

The Menu (2022) is one of the more unique films I’ve seen in recent years. The movie combined comedy and horror seamlessly, which is not typi...

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November 13, 2022 · by Sara Ciplickas

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Review: An Intimate Tribute to the Lost King

In August 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman tragically lost his secret battle with cancer. Along with leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable wor...

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Reviews

November 13, 2022 · by Sara Ciplickas

"All Quiet on the Western Front" Review: Netflix’s Newest War Film Demands Our Attention

Often, in our schools, we are conditioned to believe that there were clear lines between villains and heroes in the great wars. We, as Americ...

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Reviews

November 10, 2022 · by Sara Ciplickas

"Wendell & Wild" Review: Bringing Stop-Motion Back to Life

Wendell and Wild (2022) is the newest gothic horror film, marking the return of Henry Selick, director of stop-motion marvels such as The Nig...

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Reviews

November 9, 2022

"The Banshees of Inisherin" Review: A Banshee's Cautionary Cry Against Apathy

The message “be kind to others” is certainly one that may feel beaten down. It is one of the first lessons we are taught in grade school and ...

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October 28, 2022 · by Sara Ciplickas

"Werewolf by Night" Review: Marvel's Newest Film Treats Us to New Possibilities

I have briefly discussed Marvel’s ability to bring people back to the movies and the “lack of risk” critics like Martin Scorsese claim about ...

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Reviews

October 26, 2022 · by Danny Jarabek

'Decision to Leave' Review: Police, Passion, and Park Chan-wook

“The moment you said you loved me, your love is over. The moment your love ends, my love begins.” -Seo Rae Although Park Chan-wook has not...

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