Ant-Man may be small, but his sequel packs a punch and delivers one of the funniest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From massive Pez machines to shrinking buildings, Ant-Man and the Wasp promises plenty of action-packed moments and many laughs along the way. Continuing directly after the events of the first movie, viewers are immersed in the complex, touching,…
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Hereditary: Few Scares and Plenty of Blood
Some mistakes cannot go unpunished. In the new and critically acclaimed film Hereditary, one family faces the unspeakable horror of the supernatural and the toll of past mistakes. With plenty of hype and a well-known cast, Hereditary seemingly promises a dark, twisted story about family, spirituality, and the evil within us all. But behind all of the acclaim lies a flat…
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Oscar Winners and Nominees: The Top Five Oscar Films of the Year
In the year 2018, the Oscars are able to celebrate the diverse voices being presented on the big screen for viewers around the world, whether it be through a groundbreaking romance in Call Me by Your Name or moving true-to-life stories such as I, Tonya. With so many titles being honored, the biggest question becomes which ones are worth the…
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Old Hollywood Spotlight: Nancy Kwan
Chinese actors were not common in Hollywood like other nationalities, but slowly they were welcomed after Anna May Wong created a path for fellow Asians. Western cinema began embracing Asian actors because of their almond-shaped eyes, black hair, and porcelain skin as well as for their abilities to do martial arts and look authentic while wearing their cultural silks and robes. Nancy…
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Love, Simon: A Touching and Humorous Look at Coming Out
Nobody knows that Simon Speare is gay, and that’s exactly how he likes it. If nobody knows, maybe things won’t really have to change for Simon. But with the leaking of his private emails to an anonymous boy named Blue, everything begins to spiral out of control. Based on the bestselling book by Becky Albertalli, Love, Simon nostalgically portrays high…
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Old Hollywood Spotlight: Ginger Rogers
There’s nothing better than a great musical film with spectacular dancers and a good storyline to take your mind off the Great Depression of the 1930s. Film was one of the favorite pastimes of Americans, and Hollywood created an escapism with classics, including Flying Down to Rio, Roberta, and Top Hat. What do these films have in common? The dynamic dancing…
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Old Hollywood Spotlight: Ruby Dee
February is all about loving oneself and others and celebrating Black History Month. Therefore, it is only fair to dedicate this month’s Old Hollywood Spotlight to the inspiring Ruby Dee. The titles actress, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, poet, and activist describe her well-rounded life and career. Ruby Dee’s life began in Ohio, and she grew up in New York’s Harlem neighborhood while acting as a…
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Jessica Chastain Delivers an Incredible Performance in ‘Molly’s Game’
Molly Bloom’s life was never easy. From Olympic athlete to underground casino owner, Bloom has a knack for the extraordinary, and Molly’s Game brilliantly showcases the life of the notorious woman who was talked about worldwide for her schemes. Jessica Chastain (The Help) brings Bloom to life, portraying her slick, intelligent demeanor on the big screen in an authentic and…
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Old Hollywood Spotlight: Dorothy Dandridge
When the bright lights of Hollywood aim at you, there’s a great amount of pressure from the industry, press, and society. Dorothy Dandridge had some struggles during her life, but her talent for acting and singing proved that she was just as worthy as any white Hollywood actor. That is just before the spark of her career and personal life faded. Dorothy Dandridge…
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Old Hollywood Spotlight: Natacha Rambova
Behind every great man is a great woman. That’s how the saying goes, right? If you read last month’s column, you know that Natacha Rambova was the second wife of the 1920s silent movie actor Rudolph Valentino. That role was not what defined her, however. She was a dancer, an actress, and an art designer — a successful career woman…
