THE DROPOUT continues adding characters to what promises to be a dramatic finale
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
The interrotron and frustration.
by Alex Rudolph, Staff Writer
The interrotron and frustration.
by Suze L. Cima
Once upon a time, there was this teenage girl who watched many chick flicks and 80s movies because she didn’t know any better. She dreamed of meeting the type of boys featured in these films. This girl eventually grew up and starting writing reviews for Moviejawn. Her taste in movies may have changed, but these crushes remain the same. Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are some love notes to my top five teenage movie crushes.
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10. Running towards the THING that is trying to kill you. Big cult orgy raising a demon? RUN AWAY.
9. Not taking the shot. Shoot first, aim for the head, ask questions later.
8. Staying put and not leaving the house/town/situation. True fact: there are no vengeful ghosts in Aruba.
by Daniel Rosler
With the recent success of Netflix’s original series, Stranger Things, audiences are reminded of some of film’s most cherished friendships - particularly, due to Stranger Things’ nostalgic nods to the ‘80’s, the lovable gangs in such classics as The Goonies and Stand by Me. The aforementioned have found that their greatest success stems from their motley-crew protagonists, who, when faced against unspeakable odds, come together in moments of hilarity and sincerity, melting hearts and influencing screenwriters for years to come. However, like film, friendships come in all shapes and sizes, which I present here in a list of films I’ve watched or re-watched recently. What I find noteworthy is the amount of friendships that work because they are balancing opposite personalities, uniting social and economic classes, or reconciling differences, reminding us that we are shaped by our opposites (for better or worse).
Read Moreby Jaime Davis
The Fixer at Moviejawn
I’m pulling out my film school education for this one, so get ready! For those unfamiliar (or who can’t remember, because I always forget which is which) diegetic sound is when the source is visible, implied, or explained. It can be actors speaking dialogue, noises from a car crash happening on screen, or music playing from a clear source. I prefer non-diegetic sound though – the kind that doesn’t exist in the narrative universe being presented. The actors don’t know it’s there! Where is it coming from?! Who cares! Add in slow-motion and you’ve got a recipe for something that looks super cool. Here are a few of my favorite non-diegetic sound moments, featuring some pretty sweet slow-motion shenanigans, that never fail to inspire and lift me up.
Read Moreby Ashleigh Ide
When I was 10 my mom was like “So, I’m all done with this family.” And my sister and dad and I were confused but said “Well Jeeze. Ok Mom, whatever the hell you want.” And the three of us went on to spend a lot more time together. We’d play catch outside, eat microwaveable food, and WATCH all sorts of MOVIES.
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