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The 2022 Oscars Review: “Dune” Sweeps, “CODA” Wins Big and Celebrities Are Still Out of Touch
By Jaina Gedeon, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• April 11, 2022

The Buchtelite’s Road to The Oscars: Best Picture Nominees Ranked
By Jaina Gedeon, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• March 15, 2022

“Scream” Review: The Franchise is Alive Again in a Killer Way
Ghostface’s return opens the doors to a modern-day Scream franchise.
By Jaina Gedeon, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• January 24, 2022

“The Tragedy of Macbeth” Review: A Modern Masterpiece on a Classic Tale
Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand perfect sophistication and horror in Joel Coen’s latest film
By Jaina Gedeon, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• January 24, 2022

The Final Girl
A Real-Life Horror Movie of an Overwhelmed College Student
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• December 13, 2021

“Last Night in Soho” Review: A Beautiful and Terrifying ‘60s Dream
Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy lead viewers in a wonderful film about loss, fear and finding the truth.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• November 10, 2021

“Dune” Review: Denis Villeneuve Sets the Bar for Modern Day Science Fiction Films Once Again
A star-studded cast sets box office records with amazing storytelling, breathtaking scenery and phenomenal filmmaking.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• November 10, 2021

“Halloween Kills” Review: Gory Kills are the Only Redeemable Quality
Bad acting and unnecessary plotlines dominate the second installment of the “Halloween” reboot trilogy.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• October 25, 2021

“Lamb” Review: A Weird and Sincere Twist of Drama
Valdimar Jóhannsson’s directorial debut embraces weirdness with a mix of horror, drama and folklore.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• October 25, 2021

“Malignant” Embraces ‘90s Horror and Falls Flat
James Wan’s anticipated film features great scenes of horror but fails at being able to capture an enjoyable story.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• September 27, 2021

‘Minari Review’: A Much-Needed Perspective on the American Dream
Steven Yeun leads an impactful cast in a film about a Korean family’s journey to excelling in America.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• September 24, 2021

Drive-In Movie Theaters Offer A Safe Haven During COVID-19
Lynn Drive-In Movies is one of many drive-ins that is allowing a safe movie experience for families during COVID-19.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• September 24, 2021

“Candyman” Scares in The Perfect Way
Nia DeCosta pays tribute to the original film while paving her way into her own beautiful and dark “Candyman” universe.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• September 20, 2021

The Trial of the Chicago 7 Brings Back The 60’s With Power and Impact
Sacha Baron Cohen, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and many others bring historical figures to life in this superb drama.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• April 4, 2021

‘Nomadland’ Leads the Pack Into The Oscars
Frances McDormand once again steals the screen in a beautiful film about the journey of life and its challenges.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• March 22, 2021

‘Saint Maud’ Review: An Unsettling and Fantastic Story of Trauma and Religion
Rose Glass makes a massive directorial debut with her sinful story that can shock any audience.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• March 14, 2021

‘Sound of Metal’ Review: A Touching Tale of Heartbreak and The Journey to Acceptance
Riz Ahmed is touching and real as a musician who starts to lose his hearing in this unconventional drama.
By Jaina Gedeon, Film Critic
• February 16, 2021

Free Viewing of ‘Just Mercy’ for UA Students This Weekend
By LeKesha Parkman, Special Editions Editor
• February 27, 2020

Glendale Cemetery Hosting Free Outdoor Movie Screening
The volunteer committee, Free Akron Outdoor Movies, will host its final event of the summer on Sept. 21.
By Jessica Ricks, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• September 8, 2019

Bechdel Film Fest to Host 48-Hour Filmmaker’s Challenge
BFF is hosting a film-making contest that invites experienced filmmakers and first-timers to join and create an original film within 48 hours from March 22-24.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• March 13, 2019

Bechdel Film Fest Aims to Celebrate Women, Inclusion
By featuring only films that have passed the Bechdel Test, this five-day film fest coming to Akron hopes to show proper representation of women throughout fiction.
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• January 28, 2019

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Not the Remake You Would Expect
By Sala Wier, Copy Editor
• November 12, 2018

The Haunting of Hill House: A Family Drama Disguised as Horror
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• November 6, 2018

Female Sexuality in 21st Century Horror Movies: Info Film Enthusiasts Should Know
In a professor-led discussion, students learned about how the underrepresentation of women in the media and the oversexualization of female identities are present in the horror genre.
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• September 19, 2018

Professor to Speak on Sexual Identity in Horror Movies
Using modern horror films and historical context, this presentation will help students gain an understanding about the representation of gender and sexuality in the horror genre.
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• September 13, 2018
UA’s “Star Wars” Course Gains National Recognition
By Celeste Houmard, Arts and Entertainment Contributor
• February 10, 2018
The 2380 Film Club’s Showing of “Night of the Living Dead”
By Brooklyn Dennison, Editor-in-Chief
• October 23, 2017

Masculinity, fatherhood in superhero films
By Tyler Coventry, Copy Editor
• March 18, 2015

2380 hold short film festival
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• December 3, 2014

Documentary “Korengal” featured for Veterans Day
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• November 12, 2014

Movie “Teach” featured at UA
By Adeline Roeper, Arts & Life Writer
• November 11, 2014
Student Art League hosts Splatter Film Marathon
By Ellen Papp, Arts & Life Writer
• November 3, 2014

Akron gets sneak peek at PBS documentary
By Kamara Turner, Arts & Life Writer
• October 23, 2014

The 2380 Film Club producing new films
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• October 1, 2014

The Nightlight Cinema brings unique films to Akron
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• September 24, 2014
Akron Film+Pixel preview
By Megan Bodenschatz, Arts & Life Editor
• September 26, 2013
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