“Widows” Mixes Concise Storytelling, Heist Movie Thrills, and Scathing Social Criticism
“Widows” does not begin as we might expect a heist movie to. It does not begin with our protagonists planning ...
Arts & Culture
“Mr. Burns” is a Darkly Surreal Tribute to the Power of Narrative
Despite being fairly well-acquainted with both musical theater and “The Simpsons,” I was completely unprepared for this University Theater Department ...
Visiting Artist Tom Pearson Discusses Upcoming Immersive Theater Course
Tom Pearson, one of the founders and artistic directors of Third Rail Projects, will bring his unique artistic perspective to ...
“Boy Erased” Offers an Exploration of Religion and Sexuality, at a Distance
The first line of dialogue in “Boy Erased” is a simple voiceover, during which the protagonist seems to be speaking ...
Local Restaurant B&B Wings Challenges Conceptions of Vegan Culture
At this point, everyone knows that the consumption of meat and dairy is laced in processes of cruelty and barbarism. ...
Investigating Cause of Death: Serial Killer True Crime Reflects an Author’s Deadly Obsession
Content warning: This article includes themes of sexual abuse and gender-based violence. On April 21, 2016, true crime writer Michelle McNamara, ...
A Eulogy for “American Vandal”: In Defense of Knowing When to Stop
At first, the news that Netflix had canceled its cult favorite mockumentary series “American Vandal” after two under-the-radar seasons sparked great sadness ...
“Legally Blonde” Brings Infectious Energy and an Uplifting Message
Flinging open a door center stage, Elle Woods (Jolie Villegas ’22) appears in the perfect pink dress, ready to conquer ...
Gamelan Hosts Royal Court, Showcases Indonesian Culture
The array in Crowell spreads across the entirety of the stage, a platter of gold and red. Musicians and their ...
Cinefiles 11/14-11/17
COME TO THE FILM SERIES, COME TO THE FILM SERIES, COME TO THE SERIES! You’d think we’d have something more ...