movie review

‘Mickey 17’ is political but not particularly profound

“Mickey 17” appears primed to weave its futuristic premise with clever commentary on the present. Ultimately, it fails as a nuanced and profound critique of the contemporary political climate because its themes are bogged down by an unfocused narrative and a hollow message.

| Contributing Writer

The power of sex: ‘Babygirl’

Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” is more than Harris Dickinson shirtless, more than Nicole Kidman having orgasms, and more than a guilty pleasure. “Babygirl” is a bold display of female fantasy through its eroticism and vulnerability.

| Contributing Writer

The case for re-sensitization

If something shocks you, talk about why without glorifying it.

| Junior Forum Editor

Dune: The Pros and Cons

“Dune,” released last month, was unquestionably one of the most anticipated movies of 2021. And it was enjoyable — but far from perfect. Here are the upsides and downsides to the three-hour movie.

and | Managing Editor and Multimedia Editor

With ‘Shang-Chi,’ Marvel proves they can still make a good movie

The barely-advertised movie is more than the sum of its Marvel-typical parts.

| Managing Editor

Superhero movies need to do better

“The New Mutants” is an example of how superhero movies have lost their touch in recent years, Senior Cadenza Editor Isabella Neubauer argues.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Why are there so many superhero movies

“Birds of Prey” opens Feb. 6, and in honor of its upcoming theatrical release, here is a definitive ranking of my favorite (and least favorite) superhero movies of the 21st century*.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Disney+ opens the vault for new generations to enjoy

Streaming is—and for the foreseeable future will be—a large part of our day-to-day lives. While there are a healthy number of streaming giants already in the mix, The Walt Disney Company threw their name in the ring with their own streaming service. Disney+ is all Disney, all the time.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Spooky films for a spooky good time

When it starts to cool down and the leaves change, the pumpkins and the skeletons come out. The sounds and vibes of Halloween are in the air and there’s no better way to celebrate the spookiest of holidays than with a Halloween movie marathon.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

The weather up here: A tall girl’s opinion on ‘Tall Girl’

When Netflix dropped the trailer for the movie “Tall Girl,” my Facebook notifications jumped, with more than a dozen of my friends alerting me that a movie “for me!” was finally being released.

| Senior Editor

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