‘Happiest Season’ is 2020’s movie for the most wonderful time of the year
Let me start off by saying that I am not the biggest fan of holiday movies, mostly because of their formula. (Grinch-y male character hates Christmas before accidentally falling in love with a woman whose sole personality is loving Christmas, and boom, there’s your movie.) However, “Happiest Season” pleasantly surprised me in its thoughtful exploration […]
You’ll be ‘Over the Moon’ for this original Netflix film
Although the Mid-Autumn festival is well behind us now, “Over the Moon” is still a perfect movie to watch for people who want a heartwarming family story. When paired with the fun and bright animation as well as the classic tear-jerking songs typical of many good animated films, “Over the Moon” checks all the boxes […]
Return of ‘The Mandalorian:’ now with dragons, spiders and more Baby Yoda and Dad Djarin content
After months of anticipation, the long-awaited second season of “The Mandalorian” hit Disney+ on Oct. 30. Viewers will remember that the first season of “The Mandalorian” left off with Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) being tasked with the new mission of delivering “the Child” (famously known as Baby Yoda, voiced/sound edited by Matthew Wood and David […]
‘Yes, God, Yes’ is less than satisfying
“Yes, God, Yes” as a premise sounds interesting: a story of a young Catholic teenage girl who is only just coming to terms with her own sexual desires. Labeled as a dark comedy, the reasonable expectation would probably be jokes abound, probably something with a bit of feel-good moments. But in reality, “Yes, God, Yes,” […]
‘Great British Bake Off’ is back for a not-so-sweet season
Many shows and movies have halted or pushed off production during the coronavirus pandemic, but not the beloved “The Great British Bake Off.” A whole new season was filmed this past summer. Producers of the show have reported from the start of this new season that the filming took place in a bubble: the judges, […]
Emily in Paris: the cliche of all cliches
Every now and then, people need a series to take their minds off the unpleasantries of the world. “Emily in Paris,” released on Netflix on Oct. 2, certainly delivers on that brand. With a colorful wardrobe, a highly saturated color scheme and a quirky, excitable protagonist, “Emily in Paris” doesn’t ask its audience to think […]
The future is up to Enola Holmes: meet the youngest and boldest Holmes sibling
One shouldn’t be surprised that “Enola Holmes” is now Netflix’s most watched movie: the film is charming, refreshing and stars a powerhouse cast. Enola Holmes, the youngest and only sister of the famous Mycroft (Sam Claflin) and Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill), sets off on a daring and epic quest to find her eccentric missing mother […]
‘The Devil All the Time:’ dangerous, dark and downright depressing
“The Devil All the Time” (dir. Antonio Campos) is a great movie about terrible people. In this adaptation of the Donald Ray Pollock book of the same title, the audience witnesses the chronicles of the lives of a ruthless set of characters living in mid-twentieth century Appalachian America. The film explores how the trauma of […]
Netflix K-Drama sure to ‘Crash Land’ into your heart
The Korean drama “Crash Landing On You” has become one of the most binge-worthy series in the midst of the pandemic and quarantine. Even without the pandemic, however, “Crash Landing On You” captivates its audience with its heartfelt plot, characters and overall aesthetic. This drama follows the story of South Korean part-heiress, part-business executive Yoon […]
‘folklore:’ fantastical little tales of love and loss
Taylor Swift’s “folklore” feels like that rare beam of sunlight that you quietly appreciate in the midst of a brewing thunderstorm—a story told in a small bedroom with the curtains drawn to keep out the rain and lightning. But outside of just feelings alone, Swift’s “folklore” is an absolute lyrical and musical masterpiece that has […]
Students petition to have classes online days before announcing online transition
A petition started going around Brandeis to move classes online days before the university announced that classes would be moved online. Started by student Hange Zhu ’22 on March 8, the petition was an effort to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus. “We care about our Brandeis community,” Zhu wrote in an email to The […]
The Marvel Universe hits Disney+
When “Avengers: Endgame” hit screens last year, fans walked out of theaters knowing that they’d reached the end of an era. After building up the story of the Avengers for over 10 years, “Endgame” was the final chapter, closing on the stories of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) leading heroes like Captain America (Chris Evans), […]
A warm animation for a dreary winter: ‘Weathering with You’
If you’re craving some magic and warmth on a dreary day, then “Weathering with You” is a must-watch for your weekend. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, “Weathering with You” tells the story of two teenagers: a runaway named Hodaka Morishima (Kotara Diago) and a girl who can control the weather named Hina Amano (Nana Mori). Set […]
Inside the life of an Amazon Flex driver
Flex drivers and other gig workers at Amazon need to get protections so that, should they injure themselves while making a delivery, they won’t be without a means to earn money, according to Professor David Weil (ECON/HELLER) in an NPR conversation with NPR Reporter Adrian Ma and Correspondent Stacey Vanek Smith. The three talked about […]
‘Star Wars: the Clone Wars’ is coming back: here’s what you need to know
In case you haven’t noticed, “Star Wars” is big right now. The sequel trilogy just ended, “The Mandalorian’s” Baby Yoda is the Internet’s sweetheart and to the joy of many fans, “Star Wars: the Clone Wars” is coming to Disney+ for its long-awaited seventh season. In a matter of seconds, the full trailer of the […]
Brandeis screens documentary for Holocaust Rememberance Day
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the Auschwitz Liberation, the Center for German and European Studies hosted the Boston area screening of the Goethe Institut’s worldwide screening of the 9 1/2 hour documentary “Shoah” in Wasserman Cintematique on Tuesday. The screening started at 10 a.m. and ended at 9 p.m. […]
2020: Let go of the diet
Now that we’re fully into January, you’ve probably heard all kinds of New Year’s resolutions (or, sorry, intentions. Soft word, but same old song and dance). Drink more water, read more books, spend more time with your friends… Those might just be some of the resolutions you’ve heard in the last few weeks. But more […]
