Rate and Review: ‘Poor Things’ depicts fantasy, feminism and freedom
By Bonny Matejowsky | Jan. 22Labeled as a science-fiction, black comedy and coming-of-age story, Yorgos Lanthimos’ 2023 film, “Poor Things,” is a lot at once.
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‘Path of the Panther’ screening highlights wildlife protection
By Lauren Whiddon | Mar. 5, 2023Around 200 people packed into First Magnitude Brewing Company Wednesday to watch “Path of the Panther,” a film directed by Emmy-winning director Eric Bendick and produced by National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward Jr.
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Cinema Verde hosts 14th annual environmental film festival
By Lauren Whiddon | Feb. 13, 2023From Feb. 9-14, Cinema Verde is hosting the 14th annual Environmental Film and Arts Festival. This is the third year the festival is being held virtually. The festival features 70 films, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and live-streamed discussions with directors.
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Rate and Review: ‘Skinamarink’ is most immersive film in recent history
By Kyle Bumpers | Feb. 3, 2023Ball’s debut feature-length film took low budget to the extreme. “Skinamarink” turned a budget of $15,000 into more than $1.5 million in earnings at the box office.
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Oscar nominations for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ thrill East Asian community
By Zarin Ismail | Feb. 3, 2023"Everything Everywhere All at Once," A24 movie secured 11 Oscar nominations Jan. 23, including four for actors of Asian descent and one for its Asian director.
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Rate and Review: ‘White Noise’ masterfully navigates its plot-driving fear of death
By Kyle Bumpers | Dec. 31, 2022Director Noah Baumbach’s newest film played in theaters for a limited time before its wide release on Netflix Dec. 30.
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Rate and Review: Olivia Wilde’s ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ repackages feminism with a flashy cast
By Averi Kremposky | Oct. 6, 2022Relationship scandals, murky press tours and masses of online gossip had no effect on director Olivia Wilde’s sophomore feature, “Don’t Worry Darling.” With $35 million in box office totals as of Oct. 1, the psychological thriller sits as the exemplar that all press is indeed good press — and casting Harry Styles as one of the lead protagonists can’t hurt either.
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18th annual Gainesville Latino Film Festival uplifts Latin American communities on the big screen
By Isabella Marzban | Sep. 8, 2022Gainesville Latino Film Festival is a free, eight-day event centered around highlighting Latin American culture through film. From Sept. 8 to Sept. 18, the festival will feature two Spanish immersion storytelling events and performances by Latin fusion band Gilberto de Paz & TROPIX and Miami’s IFÉ-ILÉ Afro-Cuban Dance and Music, in addition to the films.
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Films record evolving attitudes on abortion
By Kyle Bumpers | Aug. 1, 2022Abortion rights became a focal point of national discussion June 24 following the overturn of the original Roe v. Wade decision. However, films have talked about the issue for decades, and the representation of the issue in media is more relevant than ever.
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Rate and Review: ‘Stranger Things’ comes back stronger than ever after 3-year hiatus
By Kendra Westmoreland | June 7, 2022With plot lines involving an escape from a Russian prison, scientific experiments gone wrong, a parody of a California stoner-comedy and a “Scooby Doo”-reminiscent group of teens solving the mysteries of a small town, there is truly something in this season of "Stranger Things" that will appeal to everyone.
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CJC alum starts new sitcom
By Amanda Friedman | June 6, 2022Media production company Goof Entertainment, co-owned by CJC alum Courtney Theophin, recently finished filming a sitcom pilot and plans to pitch it to television networks.
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Rate and Review: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ is a beautiful clash of multiversal sci-fi and family drama
By Joseph Henry | Apr. 21, 2022It’s not often that a film challenges you to truly be a better person. Nestled between a plethora of genres and a multiverse, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is that film. Read more from Joseph Henry
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The hero Gotham deserves: How “The Batman” compares to “The Dark Knight”
By Alexis Carson | Mar. 15, 2022“The Batman” brings us Bruce Wayne two years into being the hero and vengeance of Gotham. He battles The Riddler to save the city. The audience is immersed in his day to day life fighting criminals to seek justice for the loss of his parents.
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Gainesville’s Colombian community celebrates its own Encanto
By Jared Teitel | Jan. 31, 2022“Encanto” is Disney’s first musical to represent the Colombian community. The musical’s soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda reached No. 1 Jan. 15 on Billboard 200. The film’s discussion of immigrant family dynamics reached Gainesville, warming the hearts of local Colombians.
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Was ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ really as good as everyone says it is?
By Alexis Carson | Jan. 10, 2022The film was well received by critics and fans worldwide, earning a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 98% audience score, respectively. However, is the story worth the hype?
