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‘Beau is Afraid’ review: A fever dream fantasy

By Maia Venuti | May. 1

After nearly four grueling years, critically acclaimed director Ari Aster released his third feature film “Beau is Afraid” on April 21. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular character, we follow Beau, a paranoid and anxiety-filled man, on his odyssey back home to his mother’s house. While that premise seems simple enough, it quickly derails and morphs into a three hour long “nightmare comedy.” 

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The Dramaturgical Death of a Titan: ‘Succession’ 4x3 review

By Maia Venuti | Apr. 14

This past Sunday, I excitedly sat down with my friend to watch “Connor’s Wedding,” the third episode of the final season of HBO Max original series, “Succession.” As a big “Conhead,” I was so excited to see an episode focused on Connor for once. My friend, on the other hand, told me immediately she was skeptical that the episode was about Connor’s wedding. I should have listened to her, since HBO originals and weddings are rarely a good mix. Little did we know how quickly things would derail, and little did we know that we were about to watch one of the best episodes of television ever. 

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Oscars 2023: wins, losses, snubs

By Maia Venuti | Mar. 21

The 95th Academy Awards Ceremony was held on March 12, and the winners were given recognition and praise for their work in the 2022 film year. This year, unsurprisingly, was a sweep for A24’s film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (2022), which took home seven of its eleven nominations. Netflix’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” took home four wins out of its nine nominations. In total, A24 and Netflix dominated the wins, taking home a combined 15 of the 23 categories.

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Predicting 2023 Oscar award winners

By Maia Venuti | Feb. 23

Every year, the Oscar nominations are highly anticipated and considered one of the highest honors for film in the western world. The 95th Academy Awards were revealed on Jan. 24. The Academy Awards consist of 23 categories that are each meant to highlight, recognize and appreciate all of the people who work on screen and behind the scenes with the shared goal of creating something great. The most prominent of these categories, dubbed the “Big Five,” are Best Actor and Actress, Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Since the Oscars are not until March 12, here are my predictions for the winners of the Big Five.

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Director’s Cut: Wes Craven

By Maia Venuti | Nov. 11

Wes Craven was an American film director, producer, editor, screenwriter and actor. He directed nearly 30 films and TV shows throughout his career, but he is best known for the “Scream” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchises. He has been revered for his contributions to the world of horror spanning across his 45 year long career.

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Art the Clown: The scariest clown in horror

By Maia Venuti | Nov. 10

“Terrifier” (2016) is an independent horror film that was written, produced and directed by Damien Leone. The film features a clown by the name of Art the Clown, brilliantly played by David Howard Thornton. Art the Clown is a demonic entity donning mime-like clothes and face paint, and always smiling to show his filthy teeth. Since the film’s release, Art has carved out a place for himself in the horror world, and with the release of “Terrifier 2” (2022), it is safe to say that Art has earned a place amongst some of the best villains. 

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