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The delusions and complexities of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope

Nora Crutcher-McGowan • November 19, 2020

Though the story is mostly about the failures of their relationship, Clementine is a subtle pawn of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, the type of unrealistic female character created by men who displays no serious emotions or dynamic interests other than changing her usually boyfriend’s perspective on life.

‘Metamorphosis of Birds’ exhibits beauty at the sake of plot

Audrey Snyder • March 10, 2020

Following the family history of director Caterina Vasconcelos, Metamorfose dos Pássaros, or Metamorphosis of Birds, is a film of Portugeuse origin, language and culture lined with English subtitles. Focusing...

Sonic speeds past consistent plot but gives enjoyable experience

Maddie Marrero • February 20, 2020

Because of "Sonic the Hedgehog's" failed attempts to hold a meaningful plot or accomplish production goals, this movie is unable to be fluid throughout.

‘Jojo Rabbit’ takes viewers on best emotional roller coaster

Maddie Marrero • November 12, 2019

[penci_text_block block_title_align="style-title-left" custom_markup_1=""]Director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Into the Wildlife) takes us on a touching adventure in his third feature film, JoJo Rabbit,...

Timeline: History of LGBTQ representation in film

Ana Manzano • January 10, 2019

This timeline provides an overview of the evolution of LGBTQ representation in films starting with "Different from the Others" and going to "Love, Simon."

All black stories matter, not just ones in struggle

Saly Seye • January 9, 2019

Growing up, I never consciously thought about the media I consumed. The last things on my mind were how one of my favorite characters looked like me, or how my boxed set of international dolls seemed to...

Finer Film #1

Alyvia Swearingen • December 11, 2018

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Rising representation still lacking

Rachael Erickson • May 20, 2018

[dropcap style="default" size="5"]B[/dropcap]ased on a Marvel comic book series, Black Panther exploded into American theaters. This superhero flick features a cast and crew of almost all people of color,...

‘The Next Guardian’ Q&A

Grace Dorsey • March 4, 2018

Over the course of 75 minutes, directors Dorottya Zurbó and Arun Bhattarai draw one into the world of siblings Gyembo and Tashi, two young teenagers whose lives are a mixture of traditional and modern Bhutanese culture.

Oscar-nominated animated shorts include riveting fairy tales and basketball duds

Moy Zhong • February 28, 2018

With the Oscars a short few days away it’s time to place your bets on who’s bound to win an Academy Award for Best Short Film (Animated). Here is a review of the contenders, from Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" to the nature documentary-esque "Garden Party".

‘Every Day’ film falls short of expectations

Katie Whaley • February 26, 2018

'Every Day' film doesn't live up to the brilliance of the novel, leaves out important themes and plots.

Citizen Jane film festival promotes female directors nationwide

Emily Oba • November 2, 2016

The Citizen Jane Film Festival is arriving to Columbia Nov. 3. Make sure to catch the series of movies covering a plethora of social topics, all directed by female directors!