Category Archives: Film
Ruining Your Faves
(Anna Seward)— There’s a lot wrong with modern society. I’m always surprised when some people don’t agree with me that a misogynist joke at the Oscars or the blatant photoshopping … Continue reading
Closed Mind, Open Curriculum
(Gabrielle Mayer) — As is true of most rising freshmen, I had a long and luxurious summer honeymoon with my future college persona. I fantasized about my imminent undergrad escapades: … Continue reading
The Oscars and Rape Culture
(Anna Seward)—[Trigger warning for sexual assault] Even if you didn’t catch the Oscars Sunday, you’ve probably already seen rundowns of the sexism Seth MacFarlane displayed throughout the evening. In case … Continue reading
On Fake Girl Geeks and World of Warcraft
(Gabrielle Mayer) – I am simultaneously amazed by and pitiful for my father. For the past 19 years of his life, he’s lived in an estrogen-dominated environment that’s only worsened … Continue reading
Pride and Prejudice at 200
(Marie Lambert)–It is a truth universally acknowledged that any article discussing Pride and Prejudice must begin with the phrase “it is a truth universally acknowledged.” This week marks the 200th … Continue reading
Django Unchained and the American Experience
(Jacob Greenwald)– I went to see Django Unchained the other day with a friend of mine in a theater in Detroit. In a theater of close to 120 people, my … Continue reading
The Best Worst Christmas Movie Ever
(Marie Lambert)– I can guarantee that everyone has at least one terrible movie that they strangely and inexplicably love, despite recommendations to the contrary by friends and good taste. Holiday-themed or … Continue reading
Alien and Gender Roles
(Marie Lambert)–I’ve found that watching movies for class is always a wonderful experience: first, because it only takes as long as the film itself lasts, and second, because I sincerely … Continue reading
Jesus Freaks: Prayer and LSD
In our culture, there are roughly two ways to go about seeing an angel: God can show you a vision or you can drop acid. This is not a coincidence. … Continue reading
