Grief. It’s an emotion that is frequently paired with loss; the loss of an opportunity, an item, or in this film’s case, a loved one. It’s a complicated, messy emotion that sometimes leads a person to perform questionable actions while they are at their worst. But as A Good Person plays on, we are forced to look at the actions of almost every character and truly ask ourselves “What does it mean to be a good person?”
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Actress Olivia Wilde was on track to be one of the next great filmmakers. Her directorial debut, Booksmart (2019), received favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike. Her sophomore directorial endeavor led to a bidding war between eighteen studios, and with a star-studded cast, many believed Don’t Worry Darling would be another hit.
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Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women is widely considered to be one of the most beloved coming of age stories of all time. The classic story follows the March sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy during the Civil War as they struggle to get by while their father is away. It’s been adapted many times to various stage, film, television, and musical productions. Newest to this family of adaptations is Greta Gerwig’s film starring Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Eliza Scanlen as Jo, Amy, Meg, and Beth March. It is difficult to fully say how unique and pivotal this story is, and how much it is a tribute to women in particular as a female driven story. Little Women details life, loss, and love as it chronicles a bittersweet journey of growing up. Gerwig’s writing and directing, as well as the stellar performance of the cast, captures this spirit with a steadfast and dutiful hand.
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“Welcome, podcasters, and happy Midsommar. Skål!”
Just one year after the release of Hereditary, writer/director Ari Aster has released his follow-up, which is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious horror releases of the year. On this podcast, we discuss its dynamic storytelling, unique themes for its genre, and probably compare it a little too much to its predecessor. Is this trip worthy of its 2.5 hour long runtime? Find out on the 42nd episode of the UW Film Club Podcast!
What do you get when you combine a pagan cult with a group of unassuming friends, psychedelic drugs, broad daylight, and demonic rituals? Well, you get a summer self-empowerment film in Midsommar. Yes, Midsommar, the psychological horror thriller, directed by Ari Aster, creator of last years’ horrifying hit Hereditary, is a self-empowerment film, and it is a damn good one as well.
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