On March 1, Hollywood’s brightest stars graced the stage of the Shrine Auditorium for the 32nd annual Actor Awards, formerly the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. Hosted by Kristen Bell for the third time, the ceremony was livestreamed on Netflix. This year’s newly implemented dress code had the theme “Reimagining[Read More…]
Film and TV
‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ reinvents the look of love
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. New York in the 1990s, bike rides in the rain, an avoidantly-attached girlboss, and the son of a former president who falls for her—this is what the new FX show, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, offers. Produced by “the most powerful[Read More…]
Racial representation is missing from the world’s most beloved rom-coms
When people think about popular, treasured romantic comedies, a few titles immediately come to mind: 10 Things I Hate About You, When Harry Met Sally, Love Actually, and 13 Going on 30. These films continue to dominate conversations about classic love stories and remain some of the most beloved in[Read More…]
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4: A peek behind the curtain
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. Dearest Gentle Reader: It has come to my most attentive notice that this midterm season is hereby interrupted by the return of Netflix’s crown jewel, Bridgerton, which graces our screens with its fourth instalment. While young McGill students sharpen their minds in the hopes of[Read More…]
With Valentine’s season ending, which fictional couples are your favourites?
Valentine’s Day may be behind us, but love is still in the air. From timeless classics to new movies in theatres, on-screen romance has a way of capturing the hearts of viewers. The Tribune has rounded up four of the most memorable couples in film. Westley and ButtercupLet’s start off with[Read More…]
‘Partition’ views Palestine from the interwar period to modern-day experiences
McGill’s Department of Anthropology and the Institute for the Study of International Development hosted a screening and Q&A session for Diana Allan’s film Partition on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at McGill’s Critical Media Lab (CML). Allan, a filmmaker and professor of Anthropology at McGill, considers Partition a collaborative work; other members[Read More…]
Why we forgive holiday movies
When winter arrives and snow piles up outside, a strong, familiar urge tends to overtake us: The desire to curl up with a good holiday movie. Whether with family, friends, or snuggled up alone, the act feels mandatory. Even solitary viewings feel like a communal experience, one grounded in shared[Read More…]
‘People We Meet on Vacation’: Best friends, right?
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. The highly anticipated movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s beloved second adult book, People We Meet on Vacation, directed by Brett Haley, premiered on Netflix on Jan. 9. The number one New York Times bestselling story follows Poppy and Alex, two best friends who meet every[Read More…]
The Golden Globes: A party while the world burns
Scrolling online on Sunday, Jan. 11, meant watching red carpet roundups bleed into footage of war crimes unfolding in real time. Headlines about Gaza, Iran, and the escalation in Venezuela nestled neatly between Golden Globes outfits, acceptance speech clips, and comedy bits. Somewhere between the fringe, fur, and feathers, the[Read More…]
‘Heated Rivalry’ reminds everyone to be brave enough to pursue love
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. Love is dichotomously the simplest and most complicated thing that befalls us; both your first breath of fresh air and a crushing weight on your lungs form its delicate balance. Heated Rivalry has done a wonderful job in revealing all of love’s shifting forms: The[Read More…]
