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Cornell Cinema Takes You to Pleasure Town

Sam Bromer  —  Nov 30, 2012

Anchorman lives on in all of us. Sam Bromer '16 gets us ready for the return of Anchorman this Monday at Cornell Cinema. 

Elevator Talk

Emily Greenberg  —  Nov 27, 2012

As part of "Make Week," Emily Greenberg '13 collaborated with fellow students to construct a sound installation referencing famous movies and TV shows in an elevator. The results were unexpected but unforgettable.

Silver Linings Playbook Is a Golden Romance

Jason Goldberg  —  Nov 25, 2012

Boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. Boy gets girl ... Hollywood rehashes the same formula so often, it's hard to believe that it can actually work. Jason Goldberg '14 reviews the likely Oscar contender Silver Linings Playbook.

What Form of Prayer

Kaitlyn Tiffany  —  Nov 19, 2012

By avoiding the action-hero idealists and courtroom dramas that dominate many political dramas, Lincoln illuminates the one of the most enigmatic figures in American history, writes Kaitlyn Tiffany '15. Steven Spielberg leads an exceptionally strong cast and crew to create an astounding and complex world that is deeply political and personal. 

Dear Governor Cuomo, Be a Hero

Sally Gao  —  Nov 18, 2012

Governor Cuomo, don't let fracking happen — this is the clear but simple message the activists in Jon Bowermaster's documentary say in myriad ways. Sally Gao '15 is terrified and moved by Dear Governor Cuomo, whch played Cornell Cinema this past Monday.

Mad World: Ithaca Film Festival Preview

Henry Staley  —  Nov 16, 2012

The beautiful and the damned will both appear at this weekend's Ithaca International Fantastic Film Festival, held at Cinemapolis and Cornell Cinema. Henry Staley '16 speaks to festival organizer Hugues Barbier grad about the soon-to-be cult classics selected for the event.

Thinking of Las Vegas

Teresa Kim  —  Nov 14, 2012

Teresa Kim '15 reviews Cornell Cinema's Wednesday offering, Think of Me, and interviews the film's director Bryan Wizemann '95.

Broken Cameras and Steady Hearts

Lubabah Chowdhury  —  Nov 9, 2012

In Five Broken Cameras, the incendiary Israeli-Palestinian conflict is viewed from the lens of a bystander. Lubabah Chowdhury '14 shares the power this film harbors.

Melodrama at 30,000 Feet

Zachary Zahos  —  Nov 9, 2012

Denzel Washington's new film Flight follows a worn but effective melodramatic structure in its study of alcoholism. Arts and Entertainment Editor Zachary Zahos '15 reviews the Oscar-ready film.

Casting the President

Tajwar Mazhar  —  Nov 7, 2012

You want your President to be a reflection of your dreams and values. Or he should at least look the part, writes Tajwar Mazhar '13.

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