Review: ‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter’ Jingles Some Bells

Sabrina Carpenter has had a fantastic year, bursting into mainstream pop culture with her Coachella 2024 hit “Espresso.” Before then, she had already released five studio albums and every Gen Z adult with a television knew her from the 2013 Disney show Girl Meets World—The point being, she’s always had star quality; it was only a matter of time before she had her breakthrough. This Christmas season, Carpenter pairs up with Netflix to release a holiday special full of renditions of winter classics and singles from her 2023 EP Fruitcake. A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter is nowhere near a Christmas classic but is enjoyable enough to glance at while watching TikTok on your phone. 

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Review: ‘Nosferatu’: A Mesmerizing Nightmare of Erotic Desire and Terror

Robert Eggers is well equipped to tell stories full of abhorrent beings and often mad human behavior. The famous example here being The Lighthouse, just one of his entries to instill gruesome images into one’s mind like an intrusive thought (i.e., the mermaid scene). So disgusting yet framed so beautifully—it’s impossible not to get turned on. Many have often wondered how Eggers would then update the classic Nosferatu tale, and others were skeptical with the casting of Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, replacing Anya Taylor-Joy. All objections are dispelled as praise for her performance is deservedly universal, and I don’t need to say more on that—she’s wonderful in her role. Eggers’ Nosferatu stands as the definitive adaptation, proving himself as the only director capable of crafting a version that truly terrifies and captivates its audience.

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Review: ‘A Complete Unknown’: The Bob Dylan Retrospective

As 2024 comes to a close, James Mangold presents the world with one of the most anticipated films of the year: A Complete Unknown, based on Elijah Wald’s book Dylan Goes Electric. With a star-studded cast headed by Timothée Chalamet and supported by Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro, the film beautifully portrays the highlights and lowlights of Bob Dylan’s early years. 

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UW Film Club Podcast #102: 3 Women

“I had the most wonderful podcast…”

3 women on 3 Women! Join us to find out why Alexis loves this movie and why it didn’t work for Kendall – and where Sofia falls. In this episode, we talk about complex female characters, why Willie’s limited presence falls flat, the mystery of the pool paintings, and more!

UW Film Club · Episode #102 – 3 Women – UW Film Club Podcast

On this episode: Sofia Geherin, Kendall Imus, Alexis Caplan

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Review: ‘Carry-On’: An Action Vehicle That Never Takes Off

In its mission in trying to become the face of entertainment, streaming juggernaut Netflix has put a substantial foot in the distribution game. Starting in 2013, Netflix has distributed hundreds upon hundreds of films to bolster its catalog. But the company’s “Netflix Original” label acts as no seal of quality. For every critically-acclaimed darling nested deep within Netflix’s pantheon, there are hundreds of mindless and purposeless flicks. For every beloved film like The Irishman, there are hundreds of films like Carry-On.

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Review: ‘Spellbound’: A Cute Fairy Tale — Or Is It?

Netflix’s newest animated feature, Spellbound, directed by Vicky Jenson, has just been released, presenting itself as quite an interesting twist on the classic fairy tale. Riddled with musical numbers and vibrant colors, the film ultimately leaves the audience questioning its true intentions as it comes to a close.

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Review: ‘Juror #2’: A Compelling Courtroom Drama with a Twist

Legendary director and American icon Clint Eastwood’s latest film, Juror #2, is perhaps one of his most interesting works to date. Being primarily known for Westerns, Eastwood tries his hand at a courtroom drama, and the result is a simple yet captivating thriller with a very intriguing moral dilemma. 

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Review: ‘Dahomey’: A Mediocre Exploration of Colonial Restitutions

A documentary derives its essential effect through its filmic depiction of that purest effecter of emotion, the naked truth; hence, the more this truth is colored by unsatisfactory directorial interpretation and artifice, the more its potency is lost to banality. Mati Diop’s Dahomey is weakened by its imperfect balance between an impartial portrayal of events and an artistic yet artificially distorting expression of Diop’s view on the subject.

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