Emma Best
Six films to celebrate the incredible work of women directors
March 28, 2022By: Emma Best, Peak Associate In the history of the Academy Awards, only seven women have received a nomination for Best Director. Of course, the Oscars are merely a flashy awards show and accolades don’t always equate to skill. But it would still be nice to see women receiving the same amount of praise for directing as men so often do. Especially since, in recent years, “more women than ever” are directing feature films. In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are six woman-directed films to check out. Zola Directed by: Janicza Bravo [image credit: Killer Films] Based on the…
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The Oscars need to stop pandering to the masses
March 23, 2022By: Emma Best, Peak Associate For 93 years, the Oscars have honoured the art and craft of filmmaking, recognizing the year’s best films. They’ve made changes to evolve alongside the developing film industry: select categories were once divided by colour and…
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Peacemaker takes a lesser known DC Comics character to new heights
March 8, 2022By: Emma Best, Peak Associate Content warning: mentions of sexual harrassment in the second to last paragraph. When James Gunn’s rendition of The Suicide Squad was released in theatres last August, it was surprising to hear that the first DC Extended…
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Five films that put “international” in Vancouver International Film Festival
October 4, 2021By: Emma Best, SFU Student The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) celebrates its 40th season this year with over 110 feature films and 75 shorts. The hybrid model presents the perfect opportunity to see films from all over the world,…
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Four infamous tweets that should be made into feature films
July 21, 2021By: Emma Best, SFU Student You’ve heard of movies based on books, plays, TV shows, and even other movies — but what about a movie based on a tweet? Well, look no further, as the future of adaptation is upon…
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“Listen to This” is a great way to both enjoy and support the arts during COVID-19
June 7, 2021By: Emma Best, SFU Student The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted more than those visible onstage. Like many other industries, the arts have had to pivot in order to survive. It is through digital performances that theatre companies, such as the…
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“WandaVision” pays homage to classic television with a refreshing feminist twist
March 4, 2021By: Emma Best, SFU Student What do you get when you put a dead synthezoid and a sorceress into a sitcom in suburban New Jersey? Miraculously, you get a romantic, emotional, and haunting look at two of Marvel Studios’ most…
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The Mandalorian’s execution gives the Star Wars franchise new hope
November 13, 2020By: Emma Best, SFU Student The Mandalorian is the best thing to happen to the Star Wars franchise since Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) (1977). This show is a spaghetti western in space, filled with desert planet shootouts,…
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