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Love Almost Conquers All in Les Misérables

Marissa Tranquilli  —  Jan 3, 2013

Director Tom Hooper dreamed a dream, and a brilliant ensemble cast delivered (for the most part). Marissa Tranquilli '15 reviews the ambitious film adaptation of Les Misérables which, despite accusations of weak singing, manages to haunt and move with its depiction of love, suffering and redemption. 

Truths Universally Acknowledged

Marissa Tranquilli  —  Nov 19, 2012

After countless film and television adaptations, Pride and Prejudice finally enters the 21st century. Marissa Tranquilli '15 is captivated by "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries," an excellently crafted video blog which retells Jane Austen's ageless romance.

I'm a Creep

Marissa Tranquilli  —  Nov 5, 2012

Wuthering Heights, the Emily Bronte novel about unnatural passion, is haunting but far from beautiful in the hands of director Andrea Arnold. Marissa Tranquilli '15 is extremely disturbed by the 2011 film.

No Prince Can Save This Snow White

Lubabah Chowdhury  —  Jun 7, 2012

Don't let the fantastically dark and twisted landscape fool you, the second retelling of Snow White this year is as bad as the first. Kristen Stewart's unfortunate performance and gaping plotholes mar director Rupert Sander's efforts, Lubabah Chowdhury '14 writes.

Not the Fairest of Them All

Lubabah Chowdhury  —  Apr 6, 2012

Lubabah Chowdhury '14 is dismayed by the tried and tested tricks Mirror Mirror employs. Let's hope the next Snow White movie fares better. 

Come Hungry, Leave Dead

Lubabah Chowdhury  —  Mar 28, 2012

 The Hunger Games goes where few have dared to tread. Lubabah Chowdhury '14 is impressed.

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