Reel Life

2018

• Damien Chazelle screens ‘La La Land,’ talks filmmaking at the Cinematheque
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2018/02/damien-chazelle-screens-la-la-land-talks-filmmaking-at-the-cinematheque

2017

• ‘Blade Runner 2049’ improves on the original through visual, narrative depth
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/10/blade-runner-2049-improves-on-the-original-through-visual-narrative-depth
• Stephen King adaptation ‘It’ might be able to win over horror nay-sayers
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/09/stephen-king-adaptation-it-might-be-able-to-win-over-horror-nay-sayers
• Fall Flicks you won’t want to miss
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/09/fall-flicks-you-wont-want-to-miss
• This summer’s best and worst films
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/08/this-summers-best-and-worst-films
• Film Venues to enjoy in Madison
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/06/film-venues-to-enjoy-in-madison
• SXSW 2017: ‘The Big Sick’ captures a compelling, real-life love story
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-the-big-sick-captures-a-compelling-real-life-love-story
• SXSW 2017: Plotlines in ‘Person to Person’ don’t live up to its quality aesthetic
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-plotlines-in-person-to-person-dont-live-up-to-its-quality-aesthetic
• SXSW 2017: ‘Free Fire’ entertains despite a limited scope
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-free-fire-entertains-despite-a-limited-scope
• SXSW 2017: Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner talk ‘Game of Thrones’ with creators
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/maisie-williams-and-sophie-turner-talk-game-of-thrones-with-creators
• SXSW 2017: Gareth Edwards shares his journey as a filmmaker
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-gareth-edwards-shares-his-journey-as-a-filmmaker
• SXSW 2017: Style cannot overcome substance in ‘Atomic Blonde’
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-style-cannot-overcome-substance-in-atomic-blonde
• SXSW 2017: Edgar Wright brings passion project ‘Baby Driver’ to life
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-edgar-wright-brings-passion-project-baby-driver-to-life
• SXSW 2017: ‘Small Town Crime’ boasts ensemble cast, struggles with tone
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/sxsw-2017-small-town-crime-boasts-ensemble-cast-struggles-with-tone
• Excitement for South by Southwest mounts (Contributing writer)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/03/excitement-for-south-by-southwest-mounts
• The Head and the Heart lights up the Orpheum (Music)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/02/the-head-and-the-heart-lights-up-the-orpheum
• Academy Awards predictions suggest competitive, diverse categories
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2017/01/academy-awards-predictions-suggest-competitive-diverse-categories

 

2016

• Carrie Fisher leaves a heroic legacy
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/12/carrie-fisher-leaves-a-heroic-legacy
• Top 5 Films of 2016 (Contributing and Organizer)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/12/top-5-films-of-2016
• Film promotes diverse perspectives, a sense of community on campus
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/12/film-promotes-diverse-perspectives-a-sense-of-community-on-campus
• J.K. Rowling enhances popular magical world
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/11/jk-rowling-enhances-popular-magical-world
• Personal rankings of films in ‘Harry Potter’ franchise
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/11/personal-rankings-of-films-in-harry-potter-franchise
• Old yet memorable releases: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/11/old-yet-memorable-releases-silver-linings-playbook
• Marquee Film Festival screens unique picks
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/11/marquee-film-festival-screens-unique-picks
• New ‘Ouija: Origin of Evil’ film looks to redeem original 2014 sluggish qualities
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/10/mew-ouija-origin-of-evil-film-looks-to-redeem-original-2014-sluggish-qualities
• Viewers determine merits of film through personal narrative depth
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/10/viewers-determine-merits-of-film-through-personal-narrative-depth
• Sam Marz peers into what really makes a great film: acting, directing or production?
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/10/sam-marz-peers-into-what-really-makes-a-film-great
• Bon Iver returns from hiatus (Music)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/10/bon-iver-returns-from-hiatus
• Film critics’ opinions should be met with skepticism
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/09/film-critic-opinions-should-be-met-with-skepticism
• ‘Sing Street’ proves that cinematic brilliance remains alive and well
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/09/sing-street-proves-that-cinematic-brilliance-remains-alive-and-well
• Record Routine: The Head and the Heart lack musically, thrive lyrically (Music)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/09/record-routine-the-head-and-the-heart-lack-musically-thrive-lyrically
• A dynamic summer in film builds momentum for upcoming releases
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/09/a-dynamic-summer-in-film-builds-momentum-for-upcoming-releases
• Madison provides ample opportunities for moviegoers to get their film fix
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/06/madison-provides-ample-opportunities-for-moviegoers-to-get-their-fix
• Summer explodes with entertainment (Contributing)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/05/summer-explodes-with-entertainment
• Formulaic film formats perpetuate lack of originality
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/04/formulaic-film-formats-perpetuate-lack-of-originality
• WUD Film screens wonderful films from Marquee film festival
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/04/wud-film-screens-wonderful-films-from-marquee-film-festival
• ‘Batman v Superman’ succeeds in cinematography, flops in storyline
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/04/batman-v-superman-succeeds-in-cinematography-flops-in-storyline
• SXSW Film illustrates the importance and value of the arts
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/03/sxsw-film-illustrates-the-importance-and-value-of-the-arts
• SXSW Film: Storytelling and the film industry have the power to promote diverse points of view
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/03/sxsw-film-storytelling-and-the-film-industry-have-the-power-to-promote-diverse-points-of-view
• SXSW film continues to gain momentum as music portion begins (Contributing)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/03/sxsw-film-continues-to-gain-momentum-as-music-portion-begins
• Film portion of SXSW 2016 kicks off with a moving start
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/03/film-portion-of-sxsw-2016-kicks-off-with-a-moving-start
• South By Southwest 2016 lineup brings together films and musicians across every genre and scope (Contributing)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/03/south-by-southwest-lineup-brings-together-films-and-musicians-of-every-genre-and-scope
• Oscars representative of larger issues within Hollywood
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/03/oscars-representative-of-larger-issues-within-hollywood
• ‘Beasts of No Nation’ evokes difficult emotions
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/02/beasts-of-no-nation-evokes-difficult-emotions
• Leonardo DiCaprio may finally win long-standing battle for an Oscar
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/02/leonardo-dicaprio-may-finally-win-long-standing-battle-for-oscar
• Star Wars brings diversity to film cast
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/01/star-wars-brings-diversity-to-film-cast
• New films inspire New Year’s Resolutions
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2016/01/new-films-inspire-new-years-resolutions

 

2015

• ‘Hunger Games’ finale leaves fans feeling bittersweet
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/12/hunger-games-finale-leaves-fans-feeling-bittersweet
• Let our columnists guide you on a nostalgic holiday media binge (Contributing)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/11/let-our-columnists-guide-you-on-a-nostalgic-holiday-media-binge
• Reboots work when directors have vision
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/11/reboots-work-when-directors-have-vision
• Characters spring to life on screen in book-to-movie adaptations
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/11/characters-spring-to-life-on-screen-in-book-to-movie-adaptations
• Spook yourself with these Halloween classics
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/10/spook-yourself-with-these-halloween-classics
• DIIV delivers eclectic show for lively Majestic audience (Music)
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/10/diiv-delivers-eclectic-show-for-lively-majestic-audience
• Record Routine: Youth Lagoon album feels like flipping through pages of a book
  • http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2015/09/record-routine-youth-lagoon-album-feels-like-flipping-through-pages-of-a-book