Film
My Letterboxd Top Four: Your New Favorite Movies
In sharing my Letterboxd top four, I hope to inspire you to create an account and, at best, inspire you to watch one or two or all of my favorite films.
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Review: Subverting Tropes Around Crime, Thriller, and Love
The movie begins as one would expect. However, the film quickly divulges into a wild, thrilling narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Artist Profile: Maria ‘Bimba’ I. Carpenter ’26 on Elevating the Mundane Through Comedic Filmmaking
Though she’s still learning, practicing, and working on her craft, Maria "Bimba" Carpenter has that forward momentum.
‘The First Omen’ Review: A Prequel that Fails to Measure Up
The prequel to David Seltzer's 1976 film "The Omen" is a passable film that leaves something to be desired in its visuals and conclusion.
Listicle: Films to Watch on 4/20
The best, unofficial holiday is just around the corner and picking the right movie is key to maximizing the 4/20 experience.
‘Challengers’ Review: Too Hot to Handle Itself
While its script is intriguing, "Challengers" tries to differentiate itself from the sports genre too dramatically with technical elements and sexual subplots.
‘Girls State’ Review: God Can Save the World, Women Will Save America
"Girls State" serves as a welcomed companion to Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss's previous documentary, "Boys State."
‘Monkey Man’ Review: An Action-Packed Cultural Immersion
While “Monkey Man” has its slow and clichéd moments, it ultimately packs a punch just as powerful as its protagonist’s.
My Top Ten A24 Films, in No Particular Order
A24 films have become synonymous with innovation and emotional depth. Here are my top ten that have left an indelible mark on my heart and mind.
‘Imaginary’ Review: A Film That Lacks Imagination
“Imaginary” has snippets of potential, but the lack of imagination throughout the film takes viewers out of the story and holds the film back.
From Boston Underground Film Festival: ‘Immaculate’ Delivers on Horror
"Immaculate" is undeniably horrifying, with toe-curling gore and relentless suspense that rarely becomes gratuitous.
‘Palm Springs’ Review: Step Aside ‘Groundhog Day’
"Palm Springs” is a delight and will have the viewer laughing while contemplating themes about time, purpose, and companionship.
From the Boston Underground Film Festival: ‘Humanist Vampire Seeking a Consenting Suicidal Person’ Review: Not the Average Vampire Flick
While vampire stories are often interlinked with romance, this is a movie that breaks the norm and does so thoughtfully and hilariously.
‘Problemista’: Navigating Life and Immigration in Absurdity
For Julio Torres, the best way to explain the depths of the U.S. immigration system and life paths is through masterful absurdism.
