Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Wishing Wands Julia McGrath ’23 Staff Writer mcgrathjj@lakeforest.edu The long-awaited sequel to the 2007 film Enchanted is finally here, and while it’s a fun and entertaining watch, it doesn’t bring anything substantial to the table. In Disenchanted, which premiered on Disney+ on November 18, Giselle, played by a vibrant Amy Adams, makes a wish on a magic wand for her life to be like a fairy tale. Of course, the…
Read MoreJenn Arias ’23 Staff Writer ariasjri@lakeforest.edu Jordan Peele’s new horror film “Nope” follows a brother and sister as they take over their family’s horse ranch after the death of their father. “Haywood Hollywood Horses” is the only Black-owned horse training company in Hollywood, their great-great-great-grandfather being the first Black man ever filmed riding a horse. However, financial issues have caused the ranch to hemorrhage money, and the older brother OJ, played by Daniel Kaluuya, decides…
Read MoreJulia McGrath ’23 mcgrathjj@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer Star Wars fans old and new will find that Tales of the Jedi, a series of six new animated short films, brings something new to the iconic franchise. While the fandom has long been divided on multiple different topics, this new show focuses on two fan-favorite characters that bridge that gap: Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano. The former has made a notable appearance in the prequel films, played by…
Read MoreJenn Arias ’23 Staff Writer ariasjri@lakeforest.edu The 2022 suspense thriller “Smile” puts a new twist on classic horror movie tropes. From director Parker Finn, this film follows Dr. Rose Cotter, played by Sosie Bacon, a therapist who witnesses a horrifying accident involving a patient, Laura (Caitlin Stasey) who claims some evil entity is following her. Afterwards, Cotter begins experiencing the same symptoms and seeing the same figures that Laura described before she took her own…
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By Jenn Arias ’23 Staff Writer ariasjri@lfc.edu Released in March, 2022, Sandra Oh inspires terror as Amanda in the new horror film, Umma. The film follows Amanda and her daughter Chris (Fivel Stewart). They live on an off-the-grid farm without any form of electricity. After she learns that her mother passed, Amanda’s uncle brings her remains. Fear ensues when Umma (Korean for “mother”) refuses to be put to rest without her daughter. This film utilizes…
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By Jenn Arias Staff writer ariasjri@lfc.edu Movie theater ticket prices have been on a steady incline for decades. While it’s nice to grab a beer and some buttery popcorn and sit in a reclining armchair in front of the big screen, the cost is hardly ideal for college students. HBO Max’s special streaming premier of Searchlight Pictures’ Antlers brings the theater to your very own television screen—for a fraction of the price. Antlers, which hit…
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