Topic: film review — The Kenyon Collegian

Section: Arts

Review: Scorsese’s “Killers” deconstructs colonial narratives

In Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” killers do not hide in plain sight. They parade around in painfully transparent, boastful and egregious ways… Read More

by Clara Beliavsky
November 9, 2023
Section: Arts

Review: ‘Eras Tour’ film nearly captures Taylor Swift’s magic

On Friday, global superstar Taylor Swift and AMC Theatres released the highly-anticipated concert film for her record-shattering tour: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.” The film… Read More

by Charlotte Ward
October 19, 2023
Section: Arts

Excess consumerism clouds feminist critiques in “Barbie”

“Barbie,” director Greta Gerwig’s latest endeavor and arguably the film of the summer, is a riotous good time and one of the craftiest advertisements for… Read More

by Leila Kohn
August 31, 2023
Section: Arts

“Dune” is a thought-provoking blockbuster, despite its flaws

With an influx of new films hitting the theaters this fall, moviegoers flocked to the big screen once again for the new sci-fi… Read More

by Mia Huerte
November 18, 2021
Section: Arts

“Shang Chi” is a welcome departure from Marvel formula

I don’t know if this is my most attractive quality, but I’m obsessed with kung fu. But only if I can watch… Read More

by Spencer Robinson
September 24, 2021
Section: Arts

Joaquin Phoenix excels in Joker, even as movie disappoints

Upon Joker’s initial release, praises flew in from critics and fans alike regarding its replication of the 70s hit streak of gritty films… Read More

by Joseph Pozo
October 17, 2019
Section: Arts

Film Review: “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” lets fans down

In November 2015, fans of Harry Potter were delighted to hear the news of a new movie franchise, set in Potter’s Wizarding World. Read More

by Jacob Gusentine
December 13, 2018
Section: Arts

“Screamers” shown at Gund Gallery

The night before Halloween, the Gund Gallery showed an unusual horror film in the Community Foundation Theater. There were creepy hallways, insane characters and torture. Read More

by Sam Brodsky
November 1, 2018
Section: Arts

The Big Short focuses on finesse, not finance

by Austin Barrett “Show, don’t tell,” is often considered one of the most important rules of filmmaking, yet one of the… Read More

by Bill Gardner
February 25, 2016