Films Archives - https://www.cuindependent.com/category/entertainment/films/ The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:55:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1 Actress and activist Rita Moreno talks mental health and diversity at UMC https://www.cuindependent.com/2022/09/22/rita-moreno-umc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rita-moreno-umc Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:55:09 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=132841 Rita Moreno discussed diversity, Marlon Brando, and her hopes for the future of representation in film at the UMC.

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]]> Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” is a sprawling, beautiful slow burn almost worth the wait https://www.cuindependent.com/2021/10/27/dune-movie-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dune-movie-review Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:31:43 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=127988 Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" finally arrives, blending sci-fi worldbuilding with political strife in an ambitious epic that leaves mixed results. By Ben Berman

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]]> Marvel sticks the landing with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” https://www.cuindependent.com/2021/09/15/marvel-shang-chi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marvel-shang-chi Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:54:54 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=127018 "Shang-Chi" is the best work Marvel has made in years and an important step toward AAPI representation in Hollywood. By Alexander Edwards

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]]> Bob Odenkirk talks violence, revenge and obsession in his action film debut “Nobody” https://www.cuindependent.com/2021/03/31/bob-odenkirk-nobody/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bob-odenkirk-nobody Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:31:58 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=125598 Bob Odenkirk stars in "Nobody," a thriller action film that has loose commentary on violence and revenge. By Ben Berman

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]]> ‘Truth to Power’: the power of art for social change https://www.cuindependent.com/2021/02/19/truth-to-power-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=truth-to-power-review Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:10:06 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=123875 The documentary "Truth to Power" follows Serj Tankian's inspiring political activism through the System of a Down years and beyond. By Altug Karakurt

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]]> ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is a potent lesson on loyalty and tragedy https://www.cuindependent.com/2021/02/12/judas-black-messiah-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judas-black-messiah-review Sat, 13 Feb 2021 02:24:06 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=123715 Creative narrative decisions and bold acting propels "Judas" into the upper tier of political biopics. By Ben Berman

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]]> “Sound of Metal” studies grief, addiction and disability through unique storytelling https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/11/19/sound-of-metal-movie-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sound-of-metal-movie-review Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:06:19 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=121717 “Sound of Metal” follows the journey of punk drummer Ruben, who starts losing his hearing and has to adapt to his new reality. By Altug Karakurt

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]]> What to watch and read for a spooky, socially-distanced Halloween https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/10/31/socially-distanced-halloween/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=socially-distanced-halloween Sun, 01 Nov 2020 03:33:54 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=121066 Looking for horror books and movies to watch while staying inside this Halloween? You've come to the right place. By Anna Haynes

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]]> “Boys State” exposes the flaws within our democratic system https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/09/24/boys-state-new-a24-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boys-state-new-a24-film Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:25:50 +0000 https://www.cuindependent.com/?p=119979 "Boys State" is a painful reminder of the flaws that run deep within the American electoral process. By Ben Berman

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]]> In an uncertain election year, “All In: The Fight For Democracy” is a must watch https://www.cuindependent.com/2020/09/18/all-in-documentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-in-documentary Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:57:01 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=119806 In "All In," Stacey Abrams takes viewers on a sobering journey through America's murky electorate history. By Ben Berman

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