Landon’s Outlook: “The Grinch” fails to live up to meaner, greener previous adaptations
Landon Roberts Contributing Writer Dr. Seuss’ “The Grinch” is a story of heart, forgiveness and unity. However, the 2018 adaptation on the holiday story abandons these themes and, instead, leaves an empty shell of immature jokes and half-baked attempts at emotion. The plot of the story recounts the Grinch’s typical attempts to ruin Christmas for […]
The Virginia Film Festival delivers relevance and quality
Landon Roberts Contributing Writer The 2018 Virginia Film Festival was nestled in the heart of Charlottesville and, along with the beauty of the bronzing leaves, this year’s festival brought many heartwarming and breathtaking films. Of the 150 films scheduled on this years program, many stood out — these are just some to get excited about […]
“Mid90s” captures skate culture, nostalgia and growing up
Landon Roberts Contributing Writer Entertainment company A24 and coming-of-age stories have become synonymous following the production of films like “Lady Bird,” “Eighth Grade” and “20th Century Women.” While all these films may take place during different time periods, the theme of finding a sense of belonging is evident in each one. The same can be […]
Landon and Sam’s recommended horror movies
Sam’s picks — Eyes Without a Face (1960) While it is a tad dated by modern standards, “Eyes Without a Face” is still a haunting, poetic film that isn’t afraid to get gory. The film follows a mad doctor who kidnaps women and surgically removes their faces. His goal is to reconstruct his daughter’s disfigured […]
Landon’s Outlook: “The Hate U Give” delivers an important message in a straightforward manner
Landon Roberts Contributing Writer “The Hate U Give” portrays its themes of discrimination — including police brutality, gentrification and cultural appropriation — in a straightforward manner, leading to a film with a powerful central message. After Starr Carter witnesses the death of her best friend Khalil at the hands of a white police officer, she […]