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John Wilson stands in New York with his camera.

[Photo] How to end a series

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie earns an 8/10 from Ally Werstler.

[Photo] Let’s-A-Go see ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’!

April 10, 2023
Because music plays so heavily into the show, the series soundtrack is impressively good.

[Photo] Six reasons you should watch ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’

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The Bear tells the story of Carmen Berzatto, a chef who leaves a fine-dining gig for his familys sandwich shop.

[Photo] Let him cook: Preparing for ‘The Bear’ Season 2

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Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) protects her husband (Ke Huy Quan) and daughter (Stephanie Hsu).

[Photo] Beyond excellent, ‘Everything Everywhere all at Once’ is important

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Navalny is a documentary that follows Russias leader of the opposition, Alexei Navalny.

[Photo] 2023 Oscars: Dubs and Snubs

March 23, 2023
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[Photo] ‘You’ switches it up in its fourth season

March 15, 2023
Cocaine Bear is a gory, silly and entertaining film, writes Ally Werstler.

[Photo] Yes, I did spend my money to see ‘Cocaine Bear’

March 1, 2023
Andrew Callaghans latest special has come under fire because of sexual assault allegations surrounding the star.

[Photo] A good celebrity is hard to find

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish centers around themes of death, mental health and family.

[Photo] ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ successfully resurrects the Shrek universe

January 27, 2023
White Lotus strength is in the authenticity of its characters, writes Virginia Noone.

[Photo] ‘White Lotus’ keeps momentum in its second season

January 26, 2023
Films like Good Will Hunting could be tainted by the involvement of figures like Harvey Weinstein, but sometimes, you can just enjoy art, writes Conor Metzger.

[Photo] Guilt should not dictate the enjoyment of art

January 19, 2023
The powerful Sridevi plays the role of Shashi in “English Vinglish”, displaying her confidence and strength when she arrives in Central Park in New York City.

[Photo] Exploring the magic of Bollywood

December 1, 2022
In TÁR, Lydia Tár conducts a damning portrait of abuse and power.

[Photo] ‘TÁR’ is virtuosic

November 11, 2022
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is an enthralling romance, writes Sofia Bazant.

[Photo] Reflecting on the genius of ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

September 21, 2022
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins represented the Fortnite community in You- Tube Rewind 2018 which reached almost 20 million dislikes.

[Photo] YouTube Rewind and the issue with ‘nichization’

April 20, 2022
Bridgerton allows minorities to gain a place in old English society, representing those who have not been as visible as others.

[Photo] ‘Bridgerton”s diverse cast defies norms

April 20, 2022
Wahl competes on Season 33 of Survivor.

[Photo] Deacon Profile: Will Wahl

April 13, 2022
John Mulaney kickstarted his career on Saturday Night Live in 2009.

[Photo] John Mulaney’s career hangs in suspense

April 5, 2022
Better Call Saul continues the legacy that Breaking Bad began.

[Photo] ‘Better Call Saul’ sticks to cable

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Sir Alfred Hitchcock — the “Master of Suspense” — is a legendary filmmaker known for 53 acclaimed psychological films spanning five decades from 1920 to 1976. While he never received an Academy Award for his work, he may be the most famous and admired film director in motion-picture history. Growing up in London in the early 20th century, Hitchcock often felt sheltered and lonely due to his obesity. As a child, Hitchcock experienced odd and severe punishment from his parents — his mother would demand he stand at the end of her bed for hours, and his father would send him to the local prison to be locked up for 10 minutes for bad behavior. His films later became an outlet for expressing the impact of his troubled upbringing. Hitchcock was a serious and dedicated filmmaker, yet he loved to pull pranks on set. These pranks ranged from the innocent placement of Whoopee Cushions under people’s chairs to handcuffing two leads together and pretending to lose the key, to even sending actors boxes of mice or spiders to trigger their phobias. His dark humor and his joy in tormenting other people for fun also inspired his work as a director. Hitchcock was famed for mapping out every detail of a film before shooting it, using his great visual gifts to steer and manipulate the emotions of the viewer down to the finest detail. The victimized boy became the victimizing director. In his film, “The Lady Vanished” (1938), Hitchcock made his first of many cameo appearances. Once his series of cameos began, film lovers would continually search for Hitchcock in each film. He is often seen getting on a train or bus, walking through a crowd or even carrying an instrument. There is also something known as the “Hitchcock Blonde”, a mysterious, sexually appealing and, of course, blonde female lead who represents Hitchcock’s ideal woman. A perfect example of this trope is Grace Kelly, who acted in “Dial M for Murder” (1954), “Rear Window” (1954), and “To Catch a Thief” (1955). Hitchcock enjoyed exerting his control over Kelly as he wore her down on set. In another instance, with Tippi Hedren, Hitchcock tormented her and caused her to have PTSD. When filming a scene in “The Birds” (1963), Hitchock used string to tie real birds to Hedren’s body in a confined space. She was then attacked by the birds, leaving not only her character scarred, but also her own mental wellbeing. On a personal level, Hitchcock was an emotionally flawed human being. As a filmmaker, he exploited his internal conflicts in the service of creating films that have revolutionized the psychological thriller genre. To understand Hitchcock’s films, we cannot easily separate the art from the artist or ignore how his emotions play a key role in the development of his many masterpieces.

[Photo] Hitchcock: the man behind the camera

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Disneys 2021 family musical, Encanto, utilizes its breath-taking visual effects to complement the poignant story.

[Photo] “Encanto”, “Turning Red” explore familial struggles

March 31, 2022
Saving Private Ryan (2013) depicts the atrocities of war.

[Photo] War movies impact Americans’ perspectives

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[Photo] “Don’t Look Up”

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[Photo] “King Richard”

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[Photo] “Licorice Pizza”

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[Photo] “The Power of the Dog”

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[Photo] “Nightmare Alley”

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[Photo] “Dune”

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[Photo] “Drive My Car”

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[Photo] “Belfast”

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Tom ponders his isolation and the futility of his actions in Vivarium.

[Photo] Case studies: David Lynch and the rise of dark suburbia

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[Photo] ‘Survivor’ moves forward alongside America

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[Photo] Romantic comedy relies on delicate dance of key ingredients

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[Photo] ‘Euphoria’ explores complex issues

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[Photo] Kids grow with their favorite childhood stars

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Elle Woods arrives at Harvard in an outfit that rejects the status quo.

[Photo] Strong female archetypes prevail in film

February 24, 2022
Shot on 16-millimeter film, Coppolas debut, Lick the Star captures the nostalgia of the 90s as well as preteen suburban life.

[Photo] Directors show promise in debut works

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[Photo] Revisiting the best horror films by decade

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