Until now, Anderson has been a master of reinvention. The director has walked, gracefully, the narrow line between consistent and repetitive. But “Asteroid City” is so self-referencing that it ceases to be captivating or clever, and misses the mark of annoyingly-but-tolerably-cocky. Instead, the film feels altogether redundant.
Read moreFilm Review: Go See "Everything Everywhere All At Once" At Once
Everything A24 touches turns to gold, and Everything Everywhere All at Once is no exception. The title itself is a mouthful, and the movie viewing demands similar patience and attention to detail. The directive duo known as Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, respectively) responsible for Swiss Army Man are made mightier by their partnership with the respected production house. In their latest film, the directors’ enormous ambition begets immense achievement.
Read moreAnother Night of Comedy with AKT!
On October 6th, Awkward Kids Talking filled the auditorium with a laughing audience as they performed their first show of the year, the Newbie Show, to debut their new cast members and provide an entertaining night for all in attendance.
Read moreA Quiet Place: Lean In, Listen Closely, Don’t Make a Sound
Try watching any horror movie with your hands over your ears and you will find yourself slightly transported away from the fear, but not in John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place. The silence in this film is perhaps a character of its own, sending shivers down the spines of any viewers.
Read moreLove, Simon: Let Me Be Perfectly Queer
Friday night got you wanting something to make you cry and a little gay? Well there’s only one answer: Greg Berlanti’s new film, Love, Simon. The film is generous and cruel, and teaches us that even though life tends to not be fair, we should continue to believe in some form of hope.
Read more"The Shape of Water": A Dazzling Tale of Monstrosity and Love
The Shape of Water is a monster movie harboring a remarkably human story, and I doubt anyone other than Guillermo del Toro could have told it. With 13 nominations, the film has already succeeded in making its mark.
Read morePhantom Thread: A Masterpiece Weaving Together Love and Art
On the surface, Phantom Thread seems like a simple story about the tumultuous relationship between a man who loves his work, and a woman who loves that man. However, at its core, the movie actually functions as a case study into examining what drives artists into creating magnificent works of art — in this case, luxury dress-making.
Read moreThe Post Reminds Us Why Press is Powerful
Oscar nominations have just been released, and The Post received several well-deserved nominations. On star power alone, this movie was a strong contender for a number of categories. Since the media and government have never been more at odds than they are today, this movie’s release seems very appropriate.
Read moreSmall Mouth Sounds, Big Impact
Despite the certain brand of uneasiness I typically begin to feel when I’m surrounded by theater majors, I walked into Small Mouth Sounds on Nov. 12 with the intent of enjoying myself. Small Mouth Sounds centers on six distinct personalities, lead by a “teacher” who only appears as a voice played through the speakers, as they fumble through a nature retreat during which talking is prohibited.
Read more17th Annual Beatlemore Skidmania: Trippy and Loud
In what seems like a whirlwind, Beatlemore Skidmania has come and gone as the weekend of Nov. 17 comes to an end. Every year, Skidmore students and the Saratoga community come together to celebrate a certain era of The Beatles. The 17th annual show celebrated Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, as well as the transcendent single “Strawberry Fields Forever.
Read more"Antigone:" The Timeless and Hidden Play
When I first reserved my ticket to see the Skidmore studio lab Antigone, I received an email response telling me to keep the production’s location in the chapel a secret. At first, I was confused, but as the play begun, the elaborate set up started to make perfect sense.
Read moreThor: Ragnarok, More Than Brute Force
In the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Thor is often overlooked. His first two stand-alone films were mediocrely received, and he is usually pushed to the side when on screen with his fellow Avengers. In Thor: Ragnarok, the supporting heroes are brought to the main stage to save the day.
Read moreHorror and Absurdity of Humanity on Display in mother!
Movies regarding the environment have been on the up given the irreversible man-made damages to Mother Earth. However, no one has attempted an environmental horror film. That is, of course, until director Darren Aronofsky premiered mother!, an allegorical story on the destruction of Earth. But has the bit off more than it can chew?
Read moreFast 8 is the Most Absurd One Yet
La La Land Joins List of Oscar Robberies
As many of you probably know, this year’s Oscars offered quite the intrigue with its mishandling of the Best Picture award. While this mistake was appalling — particularly for an event with the pageantry of the Oscar’s — it was not even the most shocking part of the night for the two of us.
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4.48 Psychosis Review: Look Inside a Psychotic Mind
As a play concerning the broken mental health care system and those affected, 4.48 Psychosis leaves much to be considered and mulled over. Get one perspective with Eddie Godino's review on one of Skidmore theater's latest productions.
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