Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Wants to Make Us Feel Good… And It Doesn’t Work

Aaron Sorkin is arguably this generation’s most prolific screenwriter. With the right director collaborating with him, his stories featuring people talking in rooms can be enthralling to watch. But in 2017, Sorkin decided to make his directorial debut with his screenplay, Molly’s Game. While the plot at times took irrelevant turns, his directorial style showed some visual promise that could pair well with his dialogue. It showed promise that many critics and audiences were excited to see grow with subsequent projects. Continue reading “Review: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Wants to Make Us Feel Good… And It Doesn’t Work”

UW Film Club Podcast #12 – Batman Returns

“Listen to the podcast. High fiber.” On our first of three Holiday episodes, former club president Jamie Housen guest stars to talk about Tim Burton’s 1992 superhero classic: Batman Returns! When the superhero genre was still in its infancy, Burton made two Batman films that set the stage for the genre we know today. In this episode, we talk about how this film compares to modern superhero films, the terrific performances from an all star cast, and why Gotham let three deranged individuals dressed up like animals run a muck in their city. Get in the holiday spirit with our 12th episode of the UW Film Club Podcast now!

On this week’s episode: Jamie Housen, Louie Ghalib, and Greg Arietta.

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