Movies
Martin Scorsese is right about Marvel
March 16, 2021by Genevieve Cheng, SFU Student Director Martin Scorsese became the pinnacle of controversy on social media in November 2019 with his New York Times op-ed “I said Marvel Movies aren’t cinema: Let me explain.” He wrote the piece to explain his original comments about Marvel movies being “like theme parks” and “not cinema,” which provoked fiery backlash from the Marvel fanbase. Various quotes were being pulled from the piece, lacking the context of his definition of cinema and how he sees Marvel fitting into the movie industry. Just over a year later, Scorsese doubled-down on his critique of cinema by…
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Martin Scorsese vs. Marvel: how superhero movies are changing Hollywood cinema
November 19, 2019By: James Conn, SFU Student Comic book superheroes have been present in movies and television for decades now, spanning as far back as the 1950s with the Adventures of Superman and the 1960s with the Batman TV series. Theatrical adaptations…
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Disney should be using its resources to do more than remakes
May 16, 2019By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Disney, the omnipresent giant of entertainment, has been enthusiastically pumping out live-action remakes, fully capitalizing on the brand of its Renaissance movies like The Lion King and Aladdin. However, despite the awe-inspiring graphics and the…
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Aquaman reaches the deepest depths of success
January 4, 2019Prepare for the king tide, DC Comics fans! The new Aquaman movie has finally come ashore in full glory. With a talented cast, breathtaking action sequences, and compelling themes, Furious 7 director James Wan provides an exciting narrative about the…
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We don’t always need media to be good, it just needs to be reliable
October 11, 2018Written by: Gene Cole, Opinions Editor Media has gotten better and better over the past few decades. Films budgets are swelling, TV content is way more diverse, and even mainstream video games are made with borderline cinematic graphics and writing.…
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Eighth Grade is a brutal yet loving confrontation on adolescent misery
September 17, 2018By: Kate Olivares, Peak Associate This review contains no spoilers! It’s perhaps the biggest cliché to say grade eight sucks. But unlike so few works of art, Bo Burnham’s breakout film not only chooses to not only deconstruct its unique…
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The expectation to pre-purchase movie tickets has gotten way out of hand
September 13, 2018Written by: Gene Cole, Opinions Editor One of the things I think a lot of people have forgotten about recent blockbusters like Avengers: Infinity War is the way people had to buy tickets just to see it on day one.…
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The Black Excellence in Blackkklansman
September 10, 2018By: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer Editor’s note: Spoilers included! If a film has the ability to exceed the methodical expiry date of trend-propelled plots, then chances are, its value in society is imperative. Blackkklansman, directed by…
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15 times that SFU turned into a movie set
June 4, 2018By: Gabrielle McLaren, Features editor Spending so much time on campus can blind you to just how nice of a place it actually is. SFU Surrey is beautiful and bright when the sun is out, Harbour Centre is in a…
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Director’s Spotlight: Todd Haynes
May 14, 2018By: Hannah Davis Todd Haynes’s films can be described as anything from eccentric and fascinating to raw and heartwarming. He is an American director and screenwriter whose films include Velvet Goldmine (1998), I’m Not There (2007), and Carol (2015). I’m…
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