Arts Editor Jacob Schick gives a few theories as to why movies released in January usually suck.
Arts, Movies, Review
Jack Black Polkas Through Ponzi Scheme in Netflix’s ‘Polka King’
Jack Black delivers a humorous performance as a Polish immigrant polka band leader who orchestrates a Ponzi scheme in the Netflix original movie ‘The Polka King.’
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Phantom Thread’ Skillfully Knits Tale of Unreciprocated Love
‘Phantom Thread’ flawlessly portrays a troubled tale of unrequited love between an elite perfectionist tailor and a diner waitress.
Arts, Column, Movies
Off the Record: Time’s Up for Franco
“The loss we feel in parting with our favorite Hollywood men is nothing compared to the momentum we gain in the fight against sexual assault,” writes Associate Arts Editor Kaylie Ramirez in her first column for the Heights.
Arts, Movies, Column
Looking Forward to Sitting in Cinemas
Head Editor Jacob Schick examines a few movies that he thinks will be good or fun in the upcoming semester.
Arts, Movies, Review
Gary Oldman Shines Bright in ‘Darkest Hour’
Gary Oldman has become Prime Minister Winston Churchill as he struggles to save the country and the continent from Axis Powers in the early years of World War II in ‘Darkest Hour’.
Review, Movies, Arts
‘Downsizing’ Toys With Heavy Concepts but Buckles Under Its Own Weight
The newest film from director Alexander Payne, ‘Downsizing’, lacks narrative cohesion and a smooth transition between ideas.
Arts, Movies, Review
Denzel Washington Saves ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ From Obscurity
‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’, a legal drama, is saved from obscurity by the landmark performance by acclaimed and talented actor Denzel Washington.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘Wonder Wheel’ Spins Into Tedium and Annoyance – The Heights
‘Wonder Wheel’ is bogged down by its insistence on incorporating theatrical tropes like intrusive lighting, dramatic dialogue and overacting.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘All the Money in the World’ Explores Damaged Psyche of Richest Man
‘All the Money in the World’ follows the famous historical kidnapping of the grandson of the richest man in the world, J. Paul Getty.
