Film & TV
Van Pick of the Week: Se7en (1995)
This pre–Fight Club David Fincher classic is the ultimate psychological thriller.
Woman In Black Fails To Frighten
Radcliffe’s Career Suffers in Post–Potter Pitfall
A Guide to Recognizing Your Cinema Studies Professors: Christopher Donovan
Each week, we interview a Cinema Studies professor on their relationship with film. First up is Christopher Donovan, sci–fi connoisseur and House Dean of Gregory. Be sure to check 34st.com for the full interview.
Coming Soon to an Institution Near You
Let Street guide you through some of the events that may (or may not) interest you, including Cuban exports, indie oldies and more.
Netflix Instant Watch of the Week: Fish Tank (2009)
Before he bared it all in Shame, Michael Fassbender proved he had star power to spare in 2009’s BAFTA–winning film Fish Tank. This micro–indie has probably been seen by about five people, but Netflix Instant can help remedy that.
Save the Whales
Though entertaining, Big Miracle is a bit less than miraculous.
Schindler's Fist
Despite grand promises of wolf punching, The Grey concerns itself more with death than with deaths.
Van Pick of the Week
Despite any longshot hopes for less homework, most of us will end up in Van Pelt more than we'd like this semester.
Puntal/Contrapuntal: Is There a Future for 3D Film?
Two of our writers weigh in on the newest and most questionable frontier in recent cinematic history.
Review: Man on a Ledge
Mediocre action sequences, so–so performances and predictable plotlines?
Review: Pina
Originally conceived as a sort of partnership with German choreographer Pina Bausch, Pina transformed into a love letter to the dancer after her unexpected passing.
Dee Rees’ latest benefits from its good intentions…and not enough else
The buzz surrounding festival darling Pariah seems to suggest an authentic and revealing examination of race and sexuality — in an environment where black gay characters are rarely given a voice, Pariah is a welcome project.
Netflix Instant Watch of the Week: Naked Lunch (1991)
Because you’re busy, and because free time— like most other times — has been unfortunately consumed by the internet, we let you know how to use Netflix to the fullest.
B Roll: A Tribute to John Goodman
In which we parse film culture so you don’t have to.
Extremely Soon and Incredibly Sad
Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel is adapted into an affecting cinematic affair
We Bought A Zoo Hits a Sentimental Note
Tigers and Lions and Bears: Oh My!
The Horse–y Side of War
Bad accents don’t ruin this children’s story of war.
Sherlock’s Latest Mystery Comes Wearing A Touch of Lipstick
Mainstream audiences will happily munch their popcorn in time with both Holmes’ literal and figurative punches.
‘Carnage’ is Worth Locking Yourself in A Small Theater
In Polanski’s latest effort, the dark comedy Carnage, he addresses (perhaps openly mocks) mankind’s commitment to any delusions of a civilized society.
