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5 films to watch before the Oscars

5 films to watch before the Oscars

by Joshua Badroos
Published January 26, 2023
The Oscars are quickly approaching, so watch these five movies that rank among the year’s best.
SCMC recommends 9 horror movies to watch this Halloween

SCMC recommends 9 horror movies to watch this Halloween

by Victoria Schutz
Published October 27, 2022
UMN’s studies in cinema & media culture instructors and students share their favorite horror movies.
Review: “Don’t Worry Darling”: not quite a victory

Review: “Don’t Worry Darling”: not quite a victory

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published September 28, 2022
Director Olivia Wilde’s Stepford-esque psychological thriller falls flat.
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Review: “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” almost says something about capitalism

by Bel Moran
Published July 26, 2022
“Mrs. Harris” is a joy to watch despite (or maybe because of) its haphazard commentary on the plight of the working class.
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures

Review: Jordan Peele’s “Nope” enamors as awe-striking sci-fi horror blockbuster

by Bel Moran
Published July 22, 2022
Peele’s third time around as America’s leading horror auteur is out of this world, rife with references to sci-fi classics and modern day UFO-fueled paranoia. “Nope” comes to theaters Friday.
Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” misses the murder-mystery mark

Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” misses the murder-mystery mark

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published July 20, 2022
Even a Taylor Swift original is not enough to salvage the bestselling novel turned YA-esque feature film.
UMN alum Rachel Koller Croft is finding success as a screenwriter and novelist. Photo courtesy of Rachel Koller Croft.

Q&A with screenwriter, novelist and UMN alum

by Bel Moran
Published June 14, 2022
Rachel Koller Croft speaks about finding luck in Hollywood, battling online sexism and working toward your passions.
“Stranger Things” and “Stranger Things” alternatives: Here’s what the A&E desk is loving this week

“Stranger Things” and “Stranger Things” alternatives: Here’s what the A&E desk is loving this week

by A&E Staff
Published June 14, 2022
British music and binge-worthy television is the name of the game this summer.
20 events to welcome the sun this May

20 events to welcome the sun this May

by Bel Moran
Published May 1, 2022
The beginning of May brings farmers markets, flower shows and the start of outdoor concert season.
Battle of the streaming services

Battle of the streaming services

by Harry Madden
Published April 25, 2022
College students have an abundance of movie and TV show streaming services to choose from. Which is their favorite?

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