Oscar-nominated ‘Lion’ a powerful true story
Although “Lion” did not win any of the six Oscars for which it was nominated, the film still carries an incredible emotional power. Directed by Garth Davis and written by Luke Davies, “Lion” is based on the nonfiction book “A Long Way Home” by Saroo Brierley and Larry Buttrose. It received academy nominations for Best […]
Sorrows stay afloat in ‘Manchester by the Sea’
Kenneth Lonergan’s “Manchester by the Sea” (2016) is a work of genius. Set and filmed in the northeastern town of Manchester, MA, Lonergan captures a powerful, depressing tale, yet finds the hint of humor that comes from daily life. The writer and director of the film, rare for today’s filmmaking, Lonergan has a way of […]
‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ mystifies audiences with aliens and suspense
There is nothing quite like seeing a movie in your college town. The Embassy Cinema, a cozy theater in Waltham with only six screens, provides the newest releases and is close to campus. Unfortunately it doesn’t have stadium seating, so someone tall sitting in front of you could block part of the screen. Gladly, this […]
‘DEIS Impact panelists discuss the importance of social justice
In a collaboration between the Brandeis Undergraduate Student Union and the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life, ’DEIS Impact presented its fifth annual “Festival of Social Justice.” It runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 7, with a collection of all sort of events, workshops, etc. that explore social justice not only on campus, […]
Renowned professors share writing preferences
In the midst of students having more trouble getting a job after college, choosing a major that is more practical such as economics or computer science seems to be the route these days. With students so focused on something that is applicable, one of the main attributes of a liberal arts education becomes lost: writing. […]
The Revenant is a beautiful yet barbaric frontier epic
Director Alejandro Gonzàlez Iñàrritu gives himself a chance to win his second Oscar in as many years with “The Revenant.” Iñàrritu’s Academy Award-winning movie “Birdman” displayed such originality, from its story of a washed up action-film actor’s attempt to resurrect his career via Broadway, to the movie appearing as if it was shot in a […]
