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Adrien Brody in "The Brutalist" | Courtesy of A24

Unresolved and Unforgettable: Contradictions of ‘The Brutalist’

"The Brutalist" captivates with its technical brilliance, but leaves its audience unsettled with unanswered questions.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor January 26, 2025

  Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” arrives in theaters with an unbearable awareness of loss and survival. Shot with harsh angles and camera movement, its aesthetic mimics the very architectural...

Jinx and Vi in 'Arcane' Season Two | Courtesy of Netflix

‘Arcane’ Season 2: A Masterpiece Elevated

The animation of "Arcane" brings the story to life.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor January 6, 2025

  It feels audacious to say that “Arcane” season two has somehow outdone its already jaw-dropping predecessor, but it has, unapologetically, resplendently, almost impossibly so. If the first...

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Christmas with a Twist: Ironically Festive Holiday Movies

Iconic Christmas movies that are blissfully bizarre and brimming with holiday spirit.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer December 25, 2024

  A skeleton dressed as Santa Claus, a family that forgets their child at home, an angry green monster and a human-sized elf. Sounds pretty ominous, right?  Not according to the film industry....

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The Best 2024 Films Audiences Missed Out On

In a sea of great movies that came out this year, here are a few that deserved to swim with the rest.
By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor December 24, 2024

  In 2024, a wide array of fantastic films were released. From the steamy tennis affairs of “Challengers” to the epic sci-fi battles of “Dune: Part Two” to the tear-jerking theatrical numbers...

"It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" © Allstar Picture Library Limited and Apple TV+

Charlie Brown & Snoopy Through the Holidays

Try not to get yourself a "Charlie Brown Christmas Tree" this season.
By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor December 23, 2024

  On Nov. 26, 1922, a talented cartoonist was born who gave generations of families a love for our favorite cartoon specials. Charles Schulz created multiple holiday specials of Charlie Brown...

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Scrooge Through the Years: Evolution of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Since it's inception in 1843, the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his haunting Christmas encounters has seen it's fair share of re-tellings.
By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer December 19, 2024

  Isn’t it funny that one of the oldest Christmas tales told is about a grumpy man who hates Christmas? Charles Dickens first introduced this ghostly Christmas story with his 1843 novella...

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Is ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ a Halloween Movie or a Christmas Movie?

Jack's identity crisis reflects the film's own crisis.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor December 14, 2024

  Since its release on Oct. 29, 1993, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has named its place in cinematic history as an iconic stop-motion masterpiece. The film continues to entertain year after...

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Sundance Institute Announces Its 2025 Festival Lineup

Festival lineup for the Sundance Film Festival is out now!
By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor December 13, 2024

  On Dec. 11, Sundance Institute announced 93 projects for Feature Film and Episodic Programs. The lineup includes 87 feature films and six episodic projects. Tickets are live now and with individual...

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‘Emilia Perez’ Will Captivate Audiences From Beginning to End

This movie portrays a depth into the human soul, showing the battle of a person’s actions v. their soul in defining their identity.
By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer November 27, 2024

  "Emilia Pérez" received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, and is now predicted to be an Oscar contender. For that reason, the Spanish musical has sparked interest and...

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in 'Gladiator II' | Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

‘Gladiator II’ Is Full of Epic Battles and Bold Performances

"Gladiator II" is a strong film with performances by Pescal, Mescal and Washington.
By Isra Habib, Assistant Arts Editor November 26, 2024

  Ridley Scott’s historical epic "Gladiator" was brought back to life with "Gladiator II." More than two decades after the release of "Gladiator," the sequel carries the weight of its predecessor...