DiCaprio has accepted many a daunting role over the course of his career, but nothing beats his stellar performance as a murderous mental patient in Scorsese’s ‘Shutter Island.’
Arts, Movies
Leo the Rat
Fearing for his life, yet remaining astute in his quest to bring down organized crime, DiCaprio offers his most dynamic and emotionally compelling performance of his career.
Arts, Movies
‘Triple 9’ Wastes Its Talented Cast in Pursuit of Mediocrity
Though ‘Triple 9’ and its corrupt cops ultimately hold viewers hostage as they go along for their heist. Failing to get viewers invested in its severely lacking fiction, the slogging plot remains bland and unengaging.
Arts, Movies, Column
Cinema Du Monde
France is where film started. In many ways looking back at old French films can show us how the craft has evolved and how it has not changed at all.
Arts, Music, Movies, On Campus, Off Campus
Picasso, Jim Norton, and Animal Collective This Weekend in the Arts
See Picasso at the MFA, Jim Norton on tour, and and Juice at the Garage Lounge, this weekend in the arts.
Column, Arts, Movies
Bye Bye Blockbuster
Not too long ago movies had to be rented. As the human element continues to be phased out, many will look back fondly on those trips and interactions, as the world becomes ever more impersonal.
Arts, Movies, Featured Column, Column
Marvel’s Real Civil War: Profit vs. Art
Though Marvel has proven that it can fill seats in the theater and smash box office records, are its films doing more harm to the industry than good?
Movies, Featured Story, Arts
‘Zoolander 2’ Goes Out of Style with Stumbling Plot
Cult comedies rarely breed cult comedies. ‘Zoolander 2’ is no exception as it struggles to maintain a succinct narrative.
Arts, Movies
‘Hail, Caesar!’ Pays Homage to the Hollywood of Old Despite Disjunct Narrative
The latest film from the Coen brothers, ‘Hail, Caesar!’ pays homage to the Classic era of Hollywood, but gets bogged down in nuanced jokes at the cost of narrative cohesion.
Top Story, Arts, Movies, On Campus
Getting Reel with Joe LaRocca and Anthony Gaimari’s ‘Rough Sketch’ Podcast
Film professor Joe LaRocca discusses the challenges and excitement behind his latest endeavor, a weekly film podcast.
