PEARL Has Mia Goth Stunningly Capture The Horror Of Failure
After a 6 year hiatus from feature films, Ti West burst back onto the big screen with his highly acclaimed X, a throwback to the grimy...
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The Writing
In addition to the podcast, we've got you covered with some great articles. Here you'll find reviews of movies, TV shows, albums and more. Many of the articles are written by Alex (English Major lol) and Josh, but we also love to promote the voices of others. Need a new go-to blog, LOOK NO FURTHER!
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Alex Papaioannou
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
MOONAGE DAYDREAM Highlights David Bowie And His Endearing Mystique
Brett Morgen’s Moonage Daydream is unlike any documentary you may have seen. A large reason for this is because calling it a documentary...
Alex Papaioannou
- Aug 15, 2022
- 5 min
I LOVE MY DAD Interview | James Morosini Talks Discomfort Comedy And Putting It All Out There
When given the opportunity to speak with James Morosini of I Love My Dad, we jumped at the chance to discuss this incredibly fun,...
Alex Papaioannou
- Aug 2, 2022
- 3 min
BODIES BODIES BODIES Is Neon-Tinged Slasher Fun Done Right
It must be quite a shock to the system whenever someone describes a horror film as deliriously fun. Yet for fans of the genre, there’s...
Alex Papaioannou
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
I LOVE MY DAD Is A Twisted (And Fun) Look At Empathy
For many viewers, cinema can be a form of therapy. Film allows its audience to work through certain issues in our lives without...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
SKIES OF LEBANON Is Gorgeous Yet Heartbreaking
Beginning with documentary style footage of Lebanon, Chloé Mazlo’s debut feature, Skies of Lebanon, takes the form of a family home...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
KAMIKAZE HEARTS Balances Between Performance Art and Cinema
Juliet Bashore’s 1986 film, Kamikaze Hearts, makes it plainly clear to the viewer that everything is real: The story, the situations, the...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jul 6, 2022
- 3 min
THE SUMMONED Embraces Sins For Entertainment
An actress, a business mogul, and a platinum-selling musician alongside her mechanic boyfriend arrive at a cabin in the woods for a three...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jul 3, 2022
- 2 min
EDGE OF TOMORROW Is A Fun Blockbuster With A Fresh Twist
Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow feels like a film that knows what it is: a sci-fi/action blockbuster starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt....
Josh Lempert
- Jun 23, 2022
- 3 min
ELVIS: Austin Butler Carries Dazzling Biopic on His Rhinestoned Back
As soon as the film begins, it’s clear that Baz Luhrmann has pulled out all the stops to make this as dizzying and visually extravagant...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 21, 2022
- 4 min
DREAMING WALLS: INSIDE THE CHELSEA HOTEL Highlights The Importance of Creativity Against Adversity
One of the most storied buildings in New York, a New York City landmark, and a historic home to countless authors, artists, and creatives...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 20, 2022
- 4 min
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON Is Everything The World Needs In A Movie
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On is likely is the next great comfort film. Beginning as a comedic digital short in 2010, director Dean...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 18, 2022
- 4 min
TRIBECA 2022 | GOD'S TIME Is Deeply Chaotic and Beautifully Empathetic
God’s Time details the lengths some will go to in order to protect our animals. In all seriousness, Daniel Antebi’s debut feature is an...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
TRIBECA 2022 | THREE HEADED BEAST Tackles The Importance of Open Communication
The brilliance of Three Headed Beast will fully reveal its brilliance at varying points in time to different audience members. But make...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
TRIBECA 2022 | THE DOC Paints A Deeply Inspiring Portrait of a Hip-Hop Legend
Some of your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper, at one time or another, very well might have been the D.O.C. From the late 80’s onwards,...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 13, 2022
- 4 min
TRIBECA 2022 | ALLSWELL Is All About Extending An Olive Branch
The farther into the future people go, we’ll always look back upon the past in a myriad of ways. Sometimes it is with reverence, other...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 12, 2022
- 5 min
TRIBECA 2022 | VENGEANCE Is B.J. Novak Tackling Every Facet of Online Culture
B.J. Novak has always been known for his sharp writing. As one of the original writers on The Office, his all-time role as Ryan Howard...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
TRIBECA 2022 | WES SCHLAGENHAUF IS DYING Is Heartfelt Filmmaking At Its Best
Just under 17 minutes into Wes Schlagenhauf Is Dying, the title card of the film directed by Parker Seaman is dropped. With exactly an...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 11, 2022
- 4 min
TRIBECA 2022 | NUDE TUESDAY Puts A Brilliantly Clever Spin On Marital Turmoil
Celebrating its online World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, Nude Tuesday is a film about marital turmoil with a comedic flair. If...
Alex Papaioannou
- Jun 11, 2022
- 3 min
TRIBECA 2022 | CHERRY Shows The Importance and Impact of Choice
With her debut feature Cherry, writer/director Sophie Galibert proves once again why she has received a considerable amount of film...
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