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‘Inglourious Basterds’: Au revoir to the war hero | Misunderstood Media

Emma Holtmann April 19, 2023
“Inglourious Basterds” utilizes a revisionist lens to remind viewers of their own susceptibility to political propaganda, as well as the influence it has on American attitudes and perceptions. We must consume media with caution, even when it’s a movie made by our favorite director.
Actor Brad Pitt at the world premiere of “Fury” hosted at the Newseum in Washington D.C. in 2014. Pitt stars as the lead role in “Ad Astra,” a science fiction drama released on Friday. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA

Review: Brad Pitt stars in mesmerizing sci-fi drama “Ad Astra”

Tyler Anderson September 22, 2019
The sci-fi genre has seen it all — a man turn himself into a fly, a private detective hunting down robots, inter-dimensional travel and so much more. “Ad Astra” strives to include the tropes found in traditional science fiction, while also exploring the intricacies of human connection.
Brad Pitt plays Max Vatan and Marion Cotillard plays Marianne Beauséjour in “Allied” from Paramount Pictures. PHOTO COURTESY DANIEL SMITH/ PARAMOUNT PICTURES

REVIEW: “Allied” generates tension, but no heat

Conner Reed November 27, 2016

The first shot of “Allied,” Robert Zemeckis’ new romantic thriller, is one of its best. What seems like a panorama of the Moroccan desert suddenly becomes a tracking shot: our hero Max (Brad...

WILSHERE: Divorce, a necessary evil

WILSHERE: Divorce, a necessary evil

Meredith Wilshere September 25, 2016

Jennifer and Ben. Nicole and Tom. Brad and Angelina. It seems that the couples we have held so dear to us for years are dissipating before our eyes, falling into the throes of divorce. Everything was quiet...

NBCUniversal and Comcast Xfinity will coordinate a guest lecture from Kenan Thompson at one American college or university. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

INTERVIEW: Kenan Thompson on what’s up with comedy

Sonia Rao September 25, 2015

Kenan Thompson, better known for being a cast member of “Saturday Night Live” and an unfortunate patron at Good Burger, is trying his hand at teaching. Later this fall, Thompson is teaming up with...

CARIKER: Time For Trans Rights

CARIKER: Time For Trans Rights

Mariel Cariker January 29, 2015

At the end of December 2014, a young girl named Leelah Alcorn took her own life. She was born Joshua Ryan Alcorn and was raised in a conservative Christian household. When she was 14, she came out to her...

INTERVIEW: “World War Z” Director Marc Forster

Daily Free Press Admin June 21, 2013

Paramount Pictures’ mega-budget action tentpole, World War Z, comes out today. Starring and produced by Brad Pitt, the film is based on the popular 2006 novel of the same name. In advance of the movie’s...

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