Arts in Action: The Testimony of Art Exhibitions
By Katlynn Rossignol
The 220 Gallery sits outside the DeVries theater and displays a rotating variety of visiting and student works. Yet it’s a rare occurrence when the displays are announced beyond the theater’s entrance. The 220 Gallery is an unadvertised space online, being only briefly passed through on facility video tours and is completely excluded from the Art and Design Facility listings.
So why do artists display their work in the gallery space, and do art exhibitions ...
Why Should the Moviegoer Care about the Weaponization of Nostalgia?
By Ben Konuch
Imagine that once upon a time, you wanted to go to the movie theater and see a new release. That year, a new film about a deadly tornado sweeping across the country was one of the biggest releases of the summer. The previous summer, a new “Indiana Jones” came to theaters with mixed acclaim and two years before it, Tom Cruise dazzled in “Top Gun.”
But this year that you’re imagining isn’t in the ‘80s or '90s, it's just 2024. In this year, like most ...
What makes a favorite movie?
Serine
Serine Warner’s favorite films are those that embrace themes of chosen family. She loves “Kung Fu Panda 2” for its emphasis on family not being defined by blood and “Cheaper by the Dozen” for its representation of families that aren’t picture perfect but have each other’s backs no matter what.
“Chaos is part of the family,” Warner said. “Chaos does not mean dysfunctional, it just means a bunch of different personalities who are choosing to love each personali...
The Foreign Film Series: ‘Godzilla: Minus One’ is a triumphant roar
By Ben Konuch
“Everyone who survived the war, they deserve to have a life again.”
On the Tuesday evening of December 3, dozens of Cedarville students packed into the DeVries Theatre to watch the final screening of the semester for The Foreign Film Series. This screening, “Godzilla: Minus One” attracted one of the largest crowds of The Foreign Film Series as audience members laughed, gasped, and cheered together for each twist and turn.
“Godzilla: Minus One” released in ...
‘Our Little Secret’ is a little short on secrets
By Danielle Cherry
A jarring twist takes place in this classic Hallmark-style romance. Avery (Lindsey Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) were childhood best friends who later became lovers. But after Avery decides to move away, they never thought they would see each other again. Not until they bump into each other at their respective boyfriend and girlfriend's family home and discover that their significant others are siblings.
The reuniting of the characters was unique to that of ...
A musical film that ‘Spellbound’ me
By Danielle Cherry
Ellian is a princess in a whimsical kingdom, where her life is perfect… almost. The only problem is her parents are monsters. “Spellbound” follows the journey Ellian takes to bring her parents back, traversing uncertainties and a darkness that tries to overtake her.
From the get-go I was drawn in by the animation, almost realistic in style, yet maintaining a sketchy artistic vibe. It teeters on the edge between high-tech animation and a classic flip book. ...
‘Red One’ is the right choice for a refreshing Christmas story
By Danielle Cherry
“It is the choices you make that define you”
A technological Christmas wonderland awaits viewers of “The Red One,” filled with witty one-liners and seamless integration of Christmas culture from around the world. “The Red One” is a great film for older viewers, especially those seeking a thicker plot than an average Christmas movie and a thrill from suspenseful action sequences.
Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) is a level-four naughty lister. ...
‘Arcane’ Season 2 gets downright Shakespearean (and I’m here for it)
By Ben Konuch
“No beast is as savage as man.”
“Arcane” is great. That’s a known fact by now, and I don’t think I’m going to win any originality points in this review by saying that. Over two-thirds of the way through its second and final season, “Arcane” has found a way to somehow keep doing more of what makes it such a phenomenal series. Unfortunately for us viewers, that includes the emotional stakes.
The series has always balanced great action, good humor and ...
‘The Penguin’ ends with perfected tragedy
By Ben Konuch
“I got the devil in my house, Rex. What am I supposed to do?”
If you ask any longtime DC fan who they think the most monstrous Batman villain is, you’d probably get the same answer: the Joker. Of course, plenty of Batman’s longtime enemies are nasty, but how do you make mobsters like Black Mask or the Penguin appear as sadistic or hateable as the iconic Clown Prince of Crime?
After finishing its final four episodes, I can now say that HBO’s “The Penguin” ...
‘An Almost Christmas Story’ was almost heartwarming
By Ashleigh Clark
I rarely enjoy modern Christmas movies. They usually have too much to say or are far too similar to the ones before them.
“An Almost Christmas Story” almost felt the same way.
Co-produced by Alfonso Cuaron, the short film tells the tale of a lost baby owl (Moon) and a little girl (Luna) trying to find their way home in unforgiving New York City.
Moon’s journey begins when he hides from a hawk in a giant pine tree. Unfortunately, this tree ...
