A movie about a rat aspiring to become a chef impacted me greatly as a child.
Tag: Movies
How “La La Land” inspired optimism within me
There’s always that one movie we can watch thousands of times and never get tired of because of the storyline, actors or anything else in between.
LGBTQ+ roles and who should play them
Allowing LGBTQ+ actors to play LGBTQ+ characters is a needed step towards better representation in media.
5 movies to watch during Hispanic Heritage Month
Included are a few films directed by Latinx and Mexican directors in the film industry.
Graduate school movie recommendations from an undergraduate
There are great movies that have helped portray the life of a grad student. Here are a few that I recommend.
BEACH WEEKLY ARTS | Reel Talk | Modern horror
In this episode of Beach Weekly Arts, hosts Manuel Valladares and Perry Continente dive into the most memorable horror films of the 2010s in a recurring segment known as Reel Talk. Listen as they discuss films like “Get Out,” “Hereditary” and “It Follows” and the ever-changing genre of horror.
BEACH WEEKLY ARTS | Reel Talk | 92nd Academy Awards
In this episode of Beach Weekly Arts, Daily Forty-Niner editors Manuel Valladares, Aubrey Balster and Perry Continente dive into the 92nd Academy Award nominations and snubs in a recurring segment known as Reel Talk. Listen as they predict who will win in categories such as best picture, best director and best cinematography.
Hollywood is moving at a snail’s pace toward inclusion of race
Diversity in media has made progress over the past couple of years but still has a long way to go in terms of representation for people of color. There is more diversity in the heroes of Hollywood, but it’s still far from equal.
The creative complacency of superhero movies
As a lifelong fan of superhero movies, I think the genre has become stagnant and predictable. However, I think there may be a path forward.
Spider-Man’s Origin story has been filmed too many times
Spider-Man is an iconic hero, and so is his origin story. But after being shown in so many films it is beginning to feel tired.
