It’s not necessarily a new opinion that high school reading lists are outdated. It’s also a blanket statement in a lot of ways. There is value to the books that are being read — even the oft-maligned Catcher in the Rye and The Great Gatsby. However, I also think that…

When I first saw Hereditary, I was mixed. On one hand, I appreciated the eerie imagery and the coy, teasing nature of the film. It maintained such a heightened level of tension and fear that I was constantly looking over my own shoulder (or up at my ceiling, later that…

How The Florida Project reveals the complexities of poverty through children’s eyes. Few films have stuck in my mind quite like The Florida Project. Yet, it didn’t contain any huge plot twists. It wasn’t a plot-infused action thriller with tons of brutal martial-arts or gunfights. What it was is honest…

Despite being a reliably blue state, the moderate Republican has garnered a healthy amount of support from both parties. If Vermont is famous for anything, beyond Ben & Jerry’s and maple syrup, it’s our democratic socialist senator, Bernie Sanders. For decades, he has represented Vermont in a variety of ways…

The crutch of mainstream horror has run its course. I’m going to be transparent here and admit something I think many of us feel on an emotional level: I hate jump scares. I don’t use that word lightly, either. …

Despite the film’s social acclaim, there isn’t much beneath the surface. I’ve been sitting on this topic for a few months. I wrote a brief review of Joker on Letterboxd in January, but beyond that I haven’t delved into the film. Part of the reason for that is because the…

While both shows have their merits, Better Call Saul’s approach to character helps make it stronger as a whole. I remember watching the Breaking Bad finale with delight. I was a sophomore in college. Just a year before I had binged the four seasons available on Netflix in a matter…

For those who have been looking for horror grounded by strong characters and blended with multiple genres, look no further than THELMA. What is wrong with Thelma? That is the question that drives this Norwegian film, which is equal parts drama, romance, and horror. At the crux of the question…

The South Korean masterpiece from Bong Joon Ho offers a warning of how degrading the pursuit of affluence is. Well, PARASITE did it. It won Best Picture. Against all odds, and breaking almost a century of precedent, this fascination, bold, and original film from master director Bong Joon Ho…