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The Dark Knight that Saved Cinema

Henry Staley  —  Nov 7, 2012

Henry Staley '16 reviews Christopher Nolan's gloomy Batman trilogy, which is far more divisive than it appears. The second instalment will be screened at Cornell Cinema tomorrow and Friday.

Alps: A State of Perpetual Confusion

Ashley Popp  —  Nov 5, 2012

Ashley Popp '15 was, above all, hopelessly bewildered by Alps, Cornell Cinema's offering over the weekend.

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.

'Lights! Camera! Inaction!'

Zachary Zahos  —  Oct 31, 2012

What happens when a movie character does nothing? Is it boring? Sometimes, yes, but a 'passive' protagonist can reflect injustices "with honesty and without euphemism," according to Arts and Entertainment Editor Zachary Zahos '15.

The Magic of Miyazaki

Clio Chang  —  Oct 26, 2012

In anticipation of the "Five by Miyazaki" film series Cornell Cinema starts this weekend, Clio Chang '14 surveys Hayao Miyazaki's immaculate filmography, including animated classics like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away.

Directed Viewing

Arielle Cruz  —  Oct 26, 2012

Arielle Cruz '15 lists some directors and writers you may or may not know; if you don't, their stellar output guarantees you will soon.

Seven Crazy Men, a Bunny and a Shih Tzu

Marissa Tranquilli  —  Oct 16, 2012

Marissa Tranquilli '15 praises Martin McDonagh's Seven Psychopaths, a self-aware, fiendishly funny crime flick.

Clueless About Comedy

Julia Moser  —  Oct 15, 2012

Julia Moser '15 tackles a common phenomenon — a neighbor devoid of cinema etiquette totally ruins her movie experience. 

Hollywood Is Propaganda

Colin Chan  —  Oct 12, 2012

Colin Chan '14 offers the thesis, "Hollywood Is Propaganda," and wants you to consider if The Avengers and Battleship are subliminally fostering xenophobia and nationalism.

The Perks of Being Alive

Zachary Zahos  —  Oct 12, 2012

Zachary Zahos '15 reviews the film adapation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, a deeply personal and touching movie for those who connect with it.

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