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‘Popcorn Premiers’ – “May December” (2023)

December 10, 2023
For his final episode of the season, host first-year student Logan Thompson reviews the comedy/drama Netflix film with sophomore Michael Mahtesian to discuss the actors' performances and the audience's perception of the true crime genre. Thompson continues with a recap of his favorite films of 2023 and movies he is anticipating in 2024.
From left to right, Elizabeth (Natalie Portman) and Gracie (Julianne Moore) in their newest film, "May December."

‘May December’ centers on scandal and society

By Matt Minton, Senior Writer • December 5, 2023
Few film directors are able to balance so many conflicting tones at once while making a cohesive, unifying experience for viewers. Todd Haynes, one of our greatest American directors working today, brings elements of fierce dark comedy, deeply layered melodrama and an undeniable throughline of sorrow to his latest masterwork.
“Wonderstruck” is based on the novel by Brian Selznick and tells a dual narrative that eventually converges. One half of the story is dedicated to Rose (Millicent Simmonds), a deaf girl who runs away from her home to visit her mother, Lillian Mayhew (Julian Moore) in New York City. The other half of “Wonderstruck” follows Ben (Oakes Fegley), who is stricken deaf in an accident.

Review: ‘Wonderstruck’ is anything but wonderful

By Tyler Obropta, Proofreader • December 5, 2017
Haynes and Selznick undoubtedly set out to tell a story about children for children, but nobody said it had to be bland.
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is the follow-up to the 2014 spy film, “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Director Matthew Vaughm returned to direct the sequel in which Eggsy (Taron Egerton) joins forces with Champ (Jeff Bridges) and the Statesmen.

Review: Silly sequences squander sequel’s suspense

By Antonio Ferme, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2017
Jeff Bridges, Channing Tatum and Halle Berry play Statesmen. Despite the A-list cast, the characters are one of the weakest parts of the film.
Review: Moore's performance triumphs in 'Still Alice'

Review: Moore’s performance triumphs in ‘Still Alice’

By Josh Vitchkoski, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015
Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, "Still Alice" follows the life of a renowned linguistics professor after she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
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