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A still from "Greener Grass". (via Youtube)

‘Greener Grass’: A Lackluster Attempt at Social Satire

The suburban soccer mom comedy falls short of social commentary but entertains with its bizarre premise.
Nico Pedrero-Setzer, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

Jocelyn DeBoer and Dawn Luebbe’s “Greener Grass” plays out like an over-extended SNL skit by David Lynch. Satirizing the preservation of the status quo in a listless suburban...

Promotional poster for Zombi Child. (via Twitter)

‘Zombi Child’: Equal Parts Horror and Coming-of-Age Story

French director Bertrand Bonello’s experimental horror film dazzles through unconventional storytelling and an electrifying score.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer September 25, 2019

End credits roll, the lights come up and in the regular commotion of shuffling feet and long exhales, someone says aloud exactly what I’m thinking: “That was cool.” It’s...

Still from Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus. (Photo via Netflix)

‘Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus’ Delights Inferior Humans Young and Old

Fareid El Gafy, Film & TV Editor August 24, 2019

The year is 2000. Nickelodeon has redefined children’s media with the likes of “Ren and Stimpy”; crass humor and gratuitous violence abound. American mothers shudder in the...

Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus embrace in "Sky", an upcoming French-German drama film.

‘Sky’ Puts a New Spin on the Road Trip Film

Jordan Reynolds, Staff Writer April 12, 2016
"Sky" stars Diane Kruger as a woman who kills her husband after an altercation and goes on a road trip to begin a new life.
Centering around the death of Isabelle Reed, LOUDER THAN BOMBS is the story of a family's attempts to unearth the mystery around the fatal car crash.

“Louder Than Bombs” Experiments With Time Successfully

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 8, 2016
Jesse Eisenberg stars in "Louder than Bombs" a family drama directed by Joachim Trier.
"Viva Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt" opens at the Film Forum on the 6th of April.

Hannah Arendt Documentary Captures the Philosopher’s Convictions

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Contributing Writer April 5, 2016
The new documentary "Vita Activa: The Spirit Of Hannah Arendt" discusses the life of the influential 20th century philosopher.
Jean Marc Vallee’s film Demolition follows the story of Davis Mitchell, portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal, as he goes through an existential crisis.

Deconstructing the Psyche in ‘Demolition’

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
"Demolition", starring Jake Gyllenhaal, tells the story of an investment banker who loses his wife in a car crash.
French film Standing Tall is better known by the title La Tête Haute and premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015.

Honest Depictions of a Troubled Teenager Render ‘Standing Tall’ Worthwhile

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
The opening film of last year's Cannes Film Festival, "Standing Tall" is a character study of a teenage delinquent and the adults surrounding him.
“Sweet Bean” is a new Japanese drama film directed by Naomi Kawase.

‘Sweet Bean,’ From Japan, Is Slow Yet Satisfying

Carter Glace, Staff Writer March 24, 2016
"Sweet Bean", the new film from Japanese director Naomi Kawase, focuses on the relationship between a bakery owner and the elderly woman he hires.
Whilst "The Revenant" won Leonardo DiCaprio a Academy Award, it may not be the ideal movie choice for a first date.

Staff Recs: Bad Movies for a First Date

Staff March 24, 2016
While they may be great films, avoid watching them on first dates at all costs.
Director Trey Edward Shults presents his new film "Krisha", a story of addiction and family turmoil.

Visually Stunning “Krisha” Only Tells a Hackneyed Story

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief March 23, 2016
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW 2015, "Krisha" tells the story of a woman returning home for Thanksgiving dinner after 10 years away.
"A Heart of Our Own", a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.