A film by Marjane Satrapi, Radioactive presents itself as a biopic with a twist. On top of capturing the complicated life of Marie Curie, it successfully examines the hardships that come with being a female scientist in early 1900s France. (FEA 4/5) Review by FF2 associate Farah Elattar Satrapi sets the scene by portraying “Maria… Continue reading ‘Radioactive’ celebrates Marie Curie’s life and discoveries
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Mothers and Daughters of ‘The Joy Luck Club’ Share Their Immigrant Stories
Based on a novel written by Amy Tan, the 1993 film The Joy Luck Club follows women of four Chinese immigrant families who share their stories about life and hardship. Things don’t come easily to them. (SYJ: 4/5)
‘A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood’ Continues the Positive Legacy of Mr. Rogers
It seems like the world could always learn a lesson in kindness and emotional growth, and in this time of social distancing, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is more relevant than ever. Giorgi and Carly first saw this movie in theaters last year, and revisit it now over a Facetime hangout to discuss… Continue reading ‘A Beautiful Day in Our Neighborhood’ Continues the Positive Legacy of Mr. Rogers
Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder Give Breakout Performances in ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’
Eliza Hittman’s intimate, raw Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows 17-year-old “Autumn” (Sidney Flanigan) as she ventures to New York City to get an abortion at 18-weeks pregnant. With the help of her trusted cousin “Skyler” (Talia Ryder), the two encounter physical and emotional obstacles in a city far from home. (4/5) Review by Managing Editor… Continue reading Sidney Flanigan and Talia Ryder Give Breakout Performances in ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’
Our Beloved ‘Emma’ — the Witty and Self-Indulging Matchmaker — Is Back in Town
Autumn de Wilde directs her debut feature film Emma., in collaboration with writer Eleanor Catton. Anna Taylor-Joy stars as the playful, witty young heroine in this adaptation of the well-known Jane Austen classic of the same name. Believing she has a talent for matchmaking, Emma takes on the responsibility of navigating the complex relationships of the town. (KIZJ: 4/5)
‘Buffaloed’ (2019): Review by FF2 Media
In Buffaloed, directed by Tanya Wexler, “Peg Dahl” (Zoey Deutch) is the female Wolf of Wall Street. Except instead of taking from the rich via hedge funds, she is collecting debt from the poor. (CPG 2/5) Peg has always been obsessed with money. Growing up extremely poor and, after losing her dad, watching her mom… Continue reading ‘Buffaloed’ (2019): Review by FF2 Media
‘Black Christmas’ is an interesting take on college horror
While some may critique its lack of subtlety, Sophia Takal’s Black Christmas is exactly the kind of energy we need going into the 2020 election cycle. Why subtweet Nazis with antifascist undertones when you can just have your characters roll up their sleeves and get the purge done themselves? (GPG: 4/5). Review by Contributing Editor… Continue reading ‘Black Christmas’ is an interesting take on college horror