Films released in the first quarter of the year are known for ranging from passable to dreadful. With these low expectations in mind, Steven Soderbergh’s Unsane (2018) still manages to disappoint with its predictable story, messy structure, and generally unimpressive cinematic style.
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Sex! Murder! Mystery! Summer/Fall Registration!
I knew registration for the summer and fall semesters had me hooked the moment I laid eyes on that honey of a course schedule, but I just couldn’t pull myself free. It was no good, and I was gonna get buttoned by the new fall offerings.
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“Forbidden Fruit” A Taste of Cuban Independent Films
Coral Gables Art Cinema presents Forbidden Fruit, a showcase of Cuban Independent Films in the 21st Century. Inspired by the MoMA exhibition Cuban Cinema under Censorship, the program sought to push Cuban independent filmmakers to the forefront. Although the humor is very niche and might be appreciated by those more knowledgeable of the cultural “intricacies” of Cuban speak, the films offer a wide range of stories told through narratives and documentaries. Opening night featured two short films by director Juan Pablo Daranas Molina and two “micro-shorts” by Juan Carlos Cremata Malberti, followed by Enrique Colina’s feature length documentary.
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Ironing Out the Kinks in A Winkle in Time
As the forty minute mark approached during my screening of Ava DuVernay’s A Wrinkle in Time (2018), I struggled with a simple question: Is it possible to review a film you walked out on? When I write about a film, I try to deliver more than a recommendation or a warning. A review should cast a spotlight on an aspect of filmmaking or storytelling that audiences and creators alike should treasure – unless the product is so bad, it should be obliterated for the cathartic entertainment of others. However, there’s a rare exception to my line of thought, where a product becomes a vehicle for a valuable lesson in the creative process. In the case of A Wrinkle in Time, while the fact that I walked out of the theater should be an indication of the film’s quality, it should mostly be a display of the importance of keeping your audience invested through compelling story elements.
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Countdown to Oscars Watch Party
Come one, come all to FIU’s Oscars Watch Party! Sunday, March 4th in GC 140 the Film Studies Program, Film Initiative, and Sigma Tau Delta will host a live screening of the Oscars, with the festivities starting at 7:00 pm. Continue reading Countdown to Oscars Watch Party
The 2018 Miami Film Festival
The Miami Film Festival’s 35th edition (March 9 -18) promises to deliver an eclectic line-up of films and film events in collaborating theatres all over Miami. The festival focuses not only on worldwide cinema, but also the expansive film industry and community of South Florida.