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UW Film Club Podcast #7: Atonement

“So for this week, I wanted to give Robbie and Cecilia the podcast they lost out on in life.” — Join us as Stephanie Chuang brings one of her favorite films of all time: Atonement. This melodramatic tale follows Robbie and Cecilia: two lovers who become separated when Ceilia’s younger sister, Briony, falsely accuses Robbie of a serious crime. Bring the tissues for this one because it’s about to get emotional!

On this week’s episode: Stephanie Chuang, Louie Ghalib, and Greg Arietta.

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Review: ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Falls Short of Yuletide Blessings

Based on the German story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E. T. A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is Disney’s latest attempt to put a fantastical spin on one of history’s most beloved fairy tales. The film is co-directed by Lasse Hallstrom and Joe Johnston, both of whom carry a respectable resume of films including What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) and October Sky (1999). Unfortunately, I don’t think The Nutcracker and the Four Realms will be joining those films as a well-remembered classic. Despite a star-studded cast including Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, and Morgan Freeman, the film falls short of what this Christmas tale truly deserves.

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