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NOPE and the Spectacle of Exploitation in Cinema

Posted on December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Jordan Peele’s NOPE (2022) is a bold exploration of spectacle, power, and exploitation. By weaving horror with biting social commentary, Peele asks profound questions about the relationship between ... Read More

The “Naatu Naatu” Showdown in RRR: A Celebration of Joy and Defiance

Posted on December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
RRR, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, is a film overflowing with intense action, emotional moments, and larger-than-life sequences. But in the midst of all the battles and high-stakes drama, one scene pro... Read More

Unveiling U.S. Politics: How “Designated Survivor” Gave Me a New Perspective

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Resources link: https://spectator.mcpherson.edu/2020/11/designated-survivor-series-review/ What would happen if the United States government collapsed overnight? Recently, I’ve been watching Des... Read More

Ambition and Isolation: The Parallels Between “Citizen Kane” and “The Social Network”

Posted on December 1, 2024December 1, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Ambition is a tricky thing. It can push you to greatness, but it often comes with a price—and not just in the “be careful what you wish for” kind of way. Citizen Kane (1941) and The Soci... Read More

“We’re Still Standing”: Survival in Do the Right Thing

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
One thing that really caught my attention while watching this film was the stark contrast in how the elders and the younger generation navigate conflict. The elders, Da Mayor and Mother Sister, embody... Read More

Exploring the Complex Legacy of Paris Is Burning

Posted on November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Resource Link: Another Magazine Interview with Jennie Livingston  Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning (1990) is a landmark documentary that introduced the world to New York City’s drag ball ... Read More

Exploring Plot and Story in Film Narratives

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Film, at its core, is an art form rooted in storytelling. Yet, the way these stories are crafted—what we call narrative form—can vary dramatically, creating a rich tapestry of cinematic experience... Read More

The Comedic Genius of Singin’ in the Rain

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
I’d like to start off by saying I really enjoyed this film. When I first saw the title, I didn’t gravitate toward it and definitely didn’t think I would find it as entertaining as I ... Read More

Gibson + Recoder: Public Artist Talk

Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
I recently had the opportunity to delve into the captivating world of Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder’s art during their “Public Artist Talk”. Since 2000, this artist duo has pushed the bound... Read More

The Power of Gesture in All That Heaven Allows

Posted on September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Link to article: https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/sight-sound-magazine/comment/bradlands/all-heaven-allows-douglas-sirk-mise-en-scene#:~:text=articles%20%2F%20Comment%20%2F%20Bradlands-,All%20that... Read More
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