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Film Review: Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Rating: 4 1/2 out of 5 Stars Robin Woitesek ’24Staff Writerrudolphwoitese@lakeforest.edu Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest film tells the story of Bella Baxter, a woman who’s been brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist. Based on the Alasdair Gray novel of the same name, this film chronicles Bella’s experiences trying to navigate the complex world around her in both its amazement and horrors. As she does, Bella realizes what it means to be a human and more importantly,…

Movie Review

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Rating: 5/5 Jacqueline Toledo Soto ’24Staff Writertoledosotoj@lakeforest.edu Dune: Part Two premiered on March 1, making it one of the most-anticipated movies of the year. Dune: Part One came out in 2021 and impressed audiences with its unique soundtrack, storyline, and cinematography. The second part was anticipated by fans seeking to immerse themselves in the world of Arrakis again and Dune: Part Two did just that! It reminded movie-goers why this film was worth the wait….

Film Review: Theatrical Re-Release of Labyrinth

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars Robin Woitesek ’24Staff Writerrudolphwoitese@lakeforest.edu Starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelley, Jim Henson’s fantasy cult classic tells the story of Sarah, a teenager who’s forced to babysit on yet another weekend. Frustrated with her predicament and using an active imagination, Sarah summons the goblins to take her baby step brother Toby away. When her brother is actually taken away, Sarah makes a deal with Jareth the Goblin King that if…

College Voters and The Upcoming Election

Posted on March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

By Kairo Fuller, Diya Kandal, Caelan McMasters, Juan Perez, and John Tangel How will today’s U.S. presidential frontrunners win the votes of college students who are younger than them by more than half a century? Not easily, it appears. With the Illinois primary approaching next month [March 19], some Lake Forest College students say it’s very difficult to relate to either President Joseph Biden or former President Donald Trump. Biden, 81, is the oldest president…

Film Review: Lisa Frankenstein

Posted on March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Robin Woitesek, ’24Features Editorrudolphwoitese@lakeforest.edu Starring Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse, Zelda Williams’ feature directorial debut tells the story of Lisa, an eccentric teenager with a dark past who loves horror and spends most of her time in graveyards. As such, her biggest crush is a deceased unmarried Victorian man and after he’s brought back to life, the pair embark on a journey of self-discovery, love, revenge, and look for…

Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Izzy Poisel ’27Staff Writerpoiselela82@lakeforest.edu All of us remember seeing a form of Mickey Mouse in our childhood, it is practically an inevitable experience. From his debut in 1928, he has become a notable icon for children everywhere and throughout history. Among many other icons in Disney history, like Winnie-the Pooh and Sherlock Holmes, the original edition of Mickey Mouse has become public domain as of January 1st, 2024. As you may know, Disney made a…

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