Riley Wilcosh ’22  Contributor  Halloween is my Christmas. Everything about the holiday makes me feel alive. And nothing is more synonymous with the holiday than fear, and in particular: horror movies. While being “the film guy” for the paper requires me to be knowledgeable about every genre, I take pride in being a horror movie aficionado. So,... Continue Reading →

 Oscar Lavitt '23  Contributor Lately, I’ve had a problem with Marvel films. Walking into the movie theatre to see Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, I thought to myself: “I hope it’s not another cookie-cutter Marvel film.” Marvel tends to follow the same beats, using the same snarky comedy while also trying to... Continue Reading →

Tristan Garland '22Contributor *Spoilers Ahead* Length: 117 minAudience Rating: PG-13Rating: 8/10Genre: Si-Fi, ActionEnding: Predictable Released March 24, 2021, Godzilla vs. Kong is the last movie in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse series. Godzilla vs. Kong is a beautiful movie that is sure to be loved by fans of the franchise. The movie has a consistent high intensity... Continue Reading →

Yazan Abusaleh '22Contributor Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos works in a profoundly metaphorical register and uses unthinkable circumstances to illuminate relatable human fears. The outcome is a mesmerising dark thriller that poses questions without good answers, and traps us with little hope for a happy ending within its bizarre and frightening situation. Featuring consistently great performances throughout... Continue Reading →

Riley Wilcosh '22Film Critic Christmastime is here, and you know what that sometimes means: commercialism. All of those gifts, cards, and awkward dinners with relatives. Today we are going to ignore all those negative elements of Christmas, and I’ll weigh in on some of the most beloved Christmas movies. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000):... Continue Reading →

Riley Wilcosh '22Film Critic Forrest Gump is a big movie. Just saying the name “Forrest Gump” invokes the idea of a true trek and saga of a movie, a movie that you really have to sit down and commit to. A movie that’ll suck you in and take over your whole day. At least that... Continue Reading →

Riley Wilcosh '22Film Critic I was raised on movies like Mulan. Who was my babysitter? Cars. Who taught me sadness? The Fox and the Hound. And what was the most grandiose, awe-inspiring movie for me at that time? Mulan. I loved the original Mulan. It had Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, and more Eddie Murphy (there... Continue Reading →