Army of the Dead, 2021, directed by Zack Snyder – 3/5 Stars On the heels of one of Zack Snyder’s highest moments of his career, the release of his four-hour cut of Justice League on HBO Max, he has released another passion project this month, Army of the Dead. While this new zombie extravaganza doesn’t…
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Tenet, 2021, directed by Christopher Nolan – 2/5 Stars Tenet, for many reasons, is a colossal failure in screenwriting and storytelling. Christopher Nolan’s most recent mind-bending adventure is a masterclass in what not to do when writing a script for a film. Events, concepts and characters are described to the audience without them being shown…
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines, 2021, directed by Michael Rianda – 3.5/5 Stars Fans of animation were excited to hear about the announcement of The Mitchells vs. the Machines this past March. Directed by Gravity Falls creator Michael Rianda and produced by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, known for their work on The Lego Movie…
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Promising Young Woman, 2020, directed by Emerald Fennell — 2/5 Stars Content Warning: Promising Young Woman addresses difficult themes including, rape, assault and abuse. Promising Young Woman is nothing if not divisive and thought-provoking. Emerald Fennel’s 2020 Oscar-winning directorial debut has divided critics and casual movie fans alike, sparking a conversation around sexual trauma in…
Student Recital: Alex Lewis
Junior Alex Lewis performed his cello concert on Saturday, April 24 in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel. Photo by Alana Melvin. Junior Alex Lewis’s cello recital was on Saturday, April 24. Hosted both in person in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel and streamed online, Lewis says the recital was the most important part of his school year…
Cabaret “soars” in this year’s brand new virtual format
Lawrence International’s Cabaret event featured pre-recoreded video submissions from students. Photo by Pei Robins On Saturday, Apr. 17, Lawrence International (LI) hosted their annual Cabaret event, this year subtitled “Flying Higher than Ever.” Anticipating continued COVID-19 restrictions the following spring, the LI board began planning their yearly show after they were forced to cancel 2020’s…
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League, 2021, directed by Zack Snyder – 2.5/5 Stars Zack Snyder’s Justice League, divorced from its actual content, is a fascinating cultural event. When Snyder had to step down from directing the original theatrical cut of Justice League in 2017, Joss Whedon, known for his work on the Avengers series, stepped in…
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Godzilla Vs. Kong, 2021, directed by Adam Wingard – 3.5/5 Stars Warner Brothers’ recent monster films, members of the “Monsterverse” as they are called, are difficult to assess with the usual filmmaking criteria. These bom- bastic, ridiculous romps have little to offer in terms of an emotional core or narrative arc, but somehow successfully work…
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“The Little Things,” 2021, directed by John Lee Hancock — 1.5/5 stars One of the worst things a movie can be is boring. Even the worst films can at least be made entertaining with flashy imagery and an over-the-top plot. “The Little Things” is no such film. Woefully boring, “The Little Things” cannot save itself…
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“Nomadland,” 2021, directed by Chloé Zhao – 4.5/5 stars In the hands of a different director, “Nomadland” could have been very boring. On paper, the film is uneventful and slowly meanders from one depressing set piece to another. “Nomadland” isn’t boring, though, nor does it revel too long in its misery. Thanks to beautiful cinematography,…