Bees, brainwashing, Bugonia
When I walked into the theatre on a Tuesday afternoon to see Bugonia, I was not sure if I was going into a science fiction…
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Goodbye, Hawkins
It has been nine years since the first season of Stranger Things turned the world upside down in 2016. Now the series is finally coming…
The feelings films leave behind
For Brenda Austin-Smith, a professor in the department of English, theatre, film & media at the U of M, the power of cinema has always…
A review of Hal Harley’s The Unbelievable Truth
Last week, Dave Barber Cinematheque screened the 1989 dark romantic comedy The Unbelievable Truth, directed by American filmmaker Hal Hartley. The first film in Hartley’s…
The Long Walk as gut-wrenching on screen as on paper
After languishing in development hell since 1988, Stephen King’s 1979 dystopian novel The Long Walk has finally made it to the big screen – and…
Netflix reveals Jane Goodall’s last message to the world
The globally renowned primatologist, ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall died of natural causes at age 91 on Oct. 1. Soon after, Netflix revealed an interview…
Lessons from Dead Poets Society
Thirty-six years after its release, I recently had the opportunity to watch one of the cult classic back-to-school films, Dead Poets Society. Although filmed more…
The controversies of the 97th Academy Awards
It’s the biggest night in Hollywood — the night when new stars are born and established greats cement their legacies. The Academy Awards, commonly known…
Love on the big screen
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means it’s time to pop the popcorn, get the snacks and bring all your friends together to binge-watch some…
The prevalence of media and death to streaming
I have a confession to make — I really love movies. I belong to the group of people who can quote every line in Shrek (2001) or…