Film
Five harmful myths and stereotypes about sex perpetuated in film and TV
July 15, 20171. Condoms are always kept in wallets In almost every movie and TV show that includes a sex scene, the guy is always taking the condom out of his wallet. This is portrayed in media as normal, and the best place to keep a condom. However, Durex (AKA the condom company everyone knows) says that wallets are too warm for a condom as back pocket sweat can dry out the condom. Also, constantly unfolding and folding the wallet can create holes in either the condom itself or the foil wrapper. It’s better to put it in a metal tin, or…
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It Comes At Night — horror with an existential twist
June 17, 2017By: Alex Bloom It Comes At Night (directed by Trey Edward Shults) is a gripping horror movie that will leave you feeling deeply disturbed, without quite terrifying you. It isn’t the kind of movie that has you hiding under the…
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Wonder Woman: the DCEU finally gets something right
June 9, 2017By: Vanessa Romein As the fourth film in the dubiously successful DC Extended Universe (DCEU) lineup, Wonder Woman is perhaps the first to merit any real attention, not just from DC fans, but also from action and fantasy fans in…
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Everything, Everything — aesthetically pleasing, but predictable
May 30, 2017By: Grace Rose Amandla Stenberg stars in a new romance film that weaves a tale of young love in the midst of unfair illness. The film utilizes a typical love story trope in which the girl falls in love with…
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Movies you may have missed: A Quiet Passion
May 13, 2017A Quiet Passion Review by Josh Cabrita Andre Bazin argued that photography fulfills the same desire that led the ancient Egyptians to embalm their pharaohs. That word, ‘embalm,’ and the role photography can play in preserving the dead, is particularly…
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DOXA presents diverse line-up of documentary films
May 9, 2017Doxa, a Greek word meaning popular opinion or well-known belief, is an apt name for the documentary film festival that aims to shed light on pressing issues and share new ideas and inspiring stories from around the world. DOXA’s 16th…
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Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: The Legend of the Sword promises a fresh take on an old story
May 9, 2017The legend of King Arthur is a tale that has been subject to countless retellings. Guy Ritchie’s take on the story, however, is bound to stand out. Ritchie’s vision as a director comes out through a mix of absurd comedy…
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Stuff We Don’t Like
March 21, 2017By: Vincent Justin Mitra Stuff We Don't Like: MacGyver (2016) This modern reboot of an 80's classic would make more sense as anything other than a MacGyver reboot. Starring Lucas Till and That Guy From CSI, the show adds into the…
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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival 2017: Preview
January 16, 2017The 13th year of this diverse festival of performing arts from near and far is once again presenting a variety of innovative dance, theatre, and music to entertain and inspire all types of audiences. PuSh runs from January 16 to…
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Erica Fae makes her debut with To Keep the Light
October 31, 2016To Keep the Light is at once simple and beautiful, a film that reflects the history that comes with the rocky and turbulent landscape it depicts. Both a geographical and period piece, the story pushes forward on a contemplative tone…
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