An eternity of flatlining: ‘Eternals’ review
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist I had delayed watching “Eternals” (2021) for some time, as it never seemed captivating, let alone exciting. As I began to watch it, my fears about the film were confirmed. It felt like watching a dead corpse trying to walk. The film may be beautiful with its colors, nature and […]
Movie Review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist For those who haven’t seen “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” go see it and support theaters and continue reading at your own risk; there may be spoilers ahead. I wasn’t expecting much when I went to see “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” but I was quite surprised and entertained with the film. […]
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ review
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” a 2021 movie directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, was surprisingly not as poor as I had anticipated it being. It was very visually appealing with its colors, costumes and captivating scenery. I’ll be referring to the film as “The Legend of the […]
A memorable tribute: ‘The Great Escape’
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist As I was searching for a movie to critique, a fellow student requested that I review this film even though it is an older movie. “The Great Escape” (1963) is based off of a true story about a group of allied prisoners of war during WWII, who devise a plan […]
Awe-inspiring film: ‘Pope John Paul II’ review
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist Pope St. John Paul II’s feast day was Oct. 22, and because of this, I chose to critique “Pope John Paul II,” a 2005 film. The film follows the saint through his life, starting with the Nazi occupation of Poland to his death in 2005. Cary Elwes and Jon Voight […]
Movie Review: A flashy disaster: ‘Cinderella’ review
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist “Cinderella” (2021) is an Amazon original about the well-known fairy tale with a modern musical twist to it. It follows Ella, or “Cinderella,” who dreams of opening her own shop to sell her signature dresses and the rest of the fairy tale flows from there. The idea itself is interesting […]
Movie Review: ‘Black Widow’: A major disappointment
Sarah Wandor Movie Critic Columnist When Natasha’s childhood began to play on the screen in the new “Black Widow” movie, I was pleasantly surprised at the execution of it. It was filled with mystery and intrigue, leaving me wanting to know more and staying to do so. However, that is where its quality ended. The […]
A light in the darkness: ‘Full of Grace’ review
Sarah Wandor Film Critic Since the Blessed Mother’s birthday was Wednesday, I thought it would be fitting to do a review on a movie about her. “Full of Grace” (2015) follows Mary the Mother of God in her last days on earth and St. Peter who comes to her with a great burden on his […]
Dead Poets Society: Seize your day
Sarah Wandor Critic’s Corner Columnist “Dead Poets Society,” a 1989 film, follows the story of multiple students at an all-boys preparatory school and their new English teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams). While his students feel pressure from school and their parents, Keating reaches out to them through his methods of teaching. The beginning of this […]
Beautifully captivating: A ‘Fatima’ review
Sarah Wandor Critic’s Corner Columnist The 2020 film “Fatima” is one of the most beautiful, well-made and heartfelt films I have ever seen. The film, which was set to be released in theaters on April 24 but was delayed until August 28 of last year, has captivating cinematography, with many scenes taking place in real […]
