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Sadie Levy (9) poses with basketball in the gym

Shooting for the Stars

Ande McNew, reporter
December 22, 2021

Ever since Sadie Levy (9) was little, she always remembered being active and having some type of sports ball in her hands. As Levy got older, the desire to play basketball and soccer became stronger,...

"The Father" is a Mind-bending Portrayal of Aging

“The Father” is a Mind-bending Portrayal of Aging

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 28, 2021

"The Father", directed by Florian Zeller, is about an elderly father, played by Anthony Hopkins, as he and his daughter, played by Olivia Coleman, navigate the challenges of his aging. What sets this...

"Mank", directed by David Fincher, stars Gary Oldman as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, writer of the legendary film "Citizen Kane". The film is about Mankiewicz's experience in 1930's Hollywood, shown through flashbacks, as he writes "Citizen Kane" in 1940.

“Mank”: Impressive but Boring

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 27, 2021

"Mank", directed by David Fincher, stars Gary Oldman as screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, writer of the legendary film "Citizen Kane". The film is about Mankiewicz's experience in 1930's Hollywood, shown...

"Judas and the Black Messiah", directed by Shaka King, stars Daniel Kaluuya as leader of the Illinois Black Panther Party Fred Hampton, and Lakeith Stanfield as William O'Neil, an FBI informant working undercover as a member of the Black Panther Party. The film is about the events leading up to Fred Hampton's assassination. 

“Judas and the Black Messiah”: A Daring and Disturbing Tragedy

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 15, 2021

"Judas and the Black Messiah", directed by Shaka King, stars Daniel Kaluuya as leader of the Illinois Black Panther Party Fred Hampton, and Lakeith Stanfield as William O'Neil, an FBI informant working...

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", directed by George C. Wolfe, is an adaptation of an August Wilson play about a turbulent 1920's blues recording session. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as gifted yet difficult to work with trumpet player Levee, and Viola Davis as a fictionalized version of the Mother of Blues, Ma Rainey. 

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”: Boseman Needs an Oscar

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 14, 2021

"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom", directed by George C. Wolfe, is an adaptation of an August Wilson play about a turbulent 1920's blues recording session. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as gifted yet difficult...

"Sound of Metal", directed by Darius Marder, stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben, a heavy metal drummer that begins to lose their hearing. The film follows Ruben as he copes with this disruptive change.

“Sound of Metal” is a Stunning Character Study

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 11, 2021

"Sound of Metal", directed by Darius Marder, stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben, a heavy metal drummer that begins to lose their hearing. The film follows Ruben as he copes with this disruptive change. I really...

"Minari", directed by Lee Issac Chung, stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung, Alan Kim, and Noel Kate Cho as a Korean family moving from California to Arkansas to start a farm in the 1980s. The film is about the family's successes and struggles on their journey towards the American Dream.

“Minari” is a Beautiful Examination of The American Dream

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 7, 2021

"Minari", directed by Lee Issac Chung, stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung, Alan Kim, and Noel Kate Cho as a Korean family moving from California to Arkansas to start a farm in the 1980s. The film...

"Nomadland", directed by Chloé Zhao, stars Frances McDormand as Fern, a woman who lost their home in the Great Recession and travels across the country in her van, joining a community of other American nomads. 

“Nomadland” Is Essential Viewing

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 4, 2021

"Nomadland", directed by Chloé Zhao, stars Frances McDormand as Fern, a woman who lost their home in the Great Recession and travels across the country living in her van, joining a community of other...

"One Night in Miami" is Packed with Electrifying Performances

“One Night in Miami” is Packed with Electrifying Performances

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
March 2, 2021

"One Night in Miami", directed by Regina King, stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Civil Rights activist Malcolm X, Eli Goree as the greatest boxer of all time Cassius Clay, Aldis Hodge as one of the greatest football...

"The Trial of the Chicago 7" is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and stars Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, and many others.

“The Trial of the Chicago 7”: Entertainment Over Impact

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
February 28, 2021

"The Trial of the Chicago 7" is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and stars Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, and many others. This film is about the trial surrounding seven different...

"Promising Young Woman" is directed by Emerald Fennell and stars Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham. 

“Promising Young Woman”: Fun and Thoughtful Thriller

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
February 26, 2021

"Promising Young Woman" is directed by Emerald Fennell and stars Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham. Without spoiling anything, "Promising Young Woman" is about a woman named Cassandra who goes to clubs pretending...

"News of the World" is directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel. Taking place in the American South soon after the Civil War, this film is about traveling newsreader Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd after he finds a young girl, Johanna, without a home.  

“News of the World” Is Nothing New

Trey Williams, Managing Editor
February 24, 2021

"News of the World" is directed by Paul Greengrass and stars Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel. Taking place in the American South soon after the Civil War, this film is about traveling newsreader Captain Jefferson...

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