Woman in Gold is a marvelous and perfectly artistic approach at depicting a famous art restitution case from the Nazi invasion in Austria. The film is not without inherent faults of bias and the occasional cringe-worthy line, but as a whole, the movie flows like an ornately crafted chronological court case with just the right balance of ... [Read More…]
There’s A Difference documentary screenings for faculty
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment will conduct faculty screenings of the documentary There's A Difference that features the diverse experiences of ACU students. The original documentary highlights the differences in the cultures of 15 ACU students with a goal of encouraging faculty, staff and students to understand and experience the ... [Read More…]
‘The DUFF’: A modern take on high school romance
Witty, modern and cliché, The DUFF, short for designated ugly fat friend, is your average high-school flick with a contemporary facelift. The book-turned-movie describes what happens to high-school senior Bianca, played by Mae Whitman, when her best friend crushes her confident self-image. The story follows her struggle to regain self-confidence ... [Read More…]
Fifty Shades of Ignorance
It should come as no surprise from my oh-so-original headline that I'm going to discuss the bestseller Fifty Shades of Grey. For those who don't know, Fifty Shades of Grey is an erotic romance novel by British author E.L. James that follows the developing relationship between Anastasia Steele, a college graduate, and Christian Grey, a young ... [Read More…]
Zamperini triumphs in ‘Unbroken’
The recent film American Sniper has sparked a national discussion of what it means for war veterans to receive hero worship as opposed to genuine human depiction. But while the debate continues about how we view our soldiers, we might risk overlooking the more personal struggles they face in the darkest parts of service. Angelina Jolie's film ... [Read More…]
Golden Globes kick off awards season
"Good evening and welcome, you bunch of despicable, spoiled, minimally talented brats," said Tiny Fey. Notorious comedian duo Amy Poehler and Tina Fey hosted the Golden Globes for the third time in 2015, pulling in a political shtick throughout the night. As per usual, the duo did not present the awards. Instead, stars like Jennifer Lopez, ... [Read More…]
Review: Von Trier tackles depression
Depression is, as a rule, not something that Hollywood does a terribly accurate job of portraying. We've all seen those short-term, almost manic bursts of weeping as the afflicted character huddles beneath a mountain of blankets. Sometimes, self-inflicted pain and suicide even enter the picture. But depression is more than simply an overpowering ... [Read More…]
‘Interstellar’ invokes imagination
"In space, no one can hear you scream." This memorably chilling tagline accompanied 1979's Alien, whose two-minute trailer is hailed as one of the best ever made. Unlike blockbusters today, the movie didn't rely on massive explosions or breathtaking spectacles to get its point across. It was the mystery of the alien monster that drew people ... [Read More…]
‘Believe Me’ to premiere in Cullen Auditorium
A premiere of Believe Me will be shown for free to students at 8 p.m. Friday in Cullen Auditorium. The film is presented by ACU FilmFest executive producers and Katheryn Cansino, alumnus and production assistant on the film. "You come, you watch a great movie, you eat some popcorn, you ask some questions and you go and you get two Chapel ... [Read More…]