The film festival hosted by the Department of World Languages and Literatures and Exploremore in late February was a wonderful chance for Skidmore Students to learn about different cultures and languages.
Read moreFilm Review: "Licorice Pizza" Asks, Are You Ever Too Old to Come of Age?
Paul Thomas Anderson’s renown lies largely in his consistency. After decades of filmmaking, Anderson continues to feature flawed characters seeking fame, fortune, and love in suburban Southern California. In Licorice Pizza, Anderson returns predictably — though not disappointingly — to the San Fernando Valley to chronicle two entangled stories of shaping up and striking out.
Read moreFilm Review: In "The French Dispatch", Wes Anderson’s Ennui is Anything But Boring
After going two years without stepping foot in a movie theater, it was The French Dispatch that finally drew me away from my laptop and into the familiar setting. The act of purchasing a ticket and a bucket of popcorn felt revolutionary after so much time had elapsed. The wait proved worthwhile. While watching The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s latest production, I recalled all the ways that seeing a movie in theaters is an unmatched experience. I love the way the image is amplified on the screen, rendering the audience miniature and mesmerized. Anderson's work is recognizable for its vibrancy and attention to detail, and particularly well-suited to this format.
Read moreEveryone is Talking About "Parasite," and for Good Reason: A Review
Parasite starts with a comical feeling, where we are introduced to the Kim family struggling to make a living, and eventually, they conjure a plot to get employed by a wealthy family—the Parks. Ki-woo forges his university documents, so he can get hired as a tutor for the Parks' daughter, Da-hye.
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