Movie and Television Review

The Symbolic Intersection of Desire and Cannibalism

Posted on December 3, 2025February 20, 2026 by Atala Johnson

Victoria Mulli mulliv@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer Cannibalism and the innate desire for human connection are two seemingly polarising concepts in a literal sense. Our taboo perception of cannibalism stems from the psychological essentialism of human essence, which is ingrained in our contemporary culture. It is what roots our tendency to see personhood and identity within one another, and subsequently, in our flesh. This notion of human essence prevents us from viewing ourselves and anyone around us…

Seasonal Screenings: Must-watch movies for this fall

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Stentor Staff Writer

Melanie Mandelke ’29mandelkem17@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer Movies can serve as seasonal milestones for us. They can set a mood and prepare us for the month ahead. As November brings us deeper into autumn, it’s worth remembering that films are a great way to enjoy the season. This fall, look for movies that feel like changing leaves and apple cider. Halloween has passed, so we can move on from horror movies and thrillers and opt for those cozy,…

Review of Society of The Snow

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Lia Fiffles

Jacqueline Toledo Soto ’24Staff Writertoledosotoj@lakeforest.edu On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in the Andes mountains. The flight carried 40 passengers and five crew members, with only 16 survivors who had to endure two and a half months of harsh conditions before being rescued. The recently released film The Society of the Snow takes you back to early 1970s Uruguay, where the opening shot focuses on a rugby game. The rugby team,…

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…

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