This post was updated Nov. 7 at 9:19 p.m. Two years, two Elvis-related biopics. The oversaturation of the genre has never been more glaring. Biographical pictures are films featuring stories – accurate or embellished – of real-life figures, which can include an overview of their lives or focus on specific notable events. Read more...
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This post was updated Nov. 5 at 7:36 p.m. Sofia Coppola is taking viewers back to Graceland – but from an unprecedented angle. Known for her intimate style and narratives illuminating women isolated at the hands of imposing men, Coppola tackles one of the most iconic – and detested – women in all of pop culture history in her latest feature film, “Priscilla.” A figure whose story is as intoxicating as it is alarming, Priscilla Presley’s life has only ever been depicted on screen as a B-plot to Elvis’ – until now. Read more...
Photo: Cailee Spaeny (left) and Jacob Elordi (right) play Priscilla and Elvis Presley in “Priscilla.” Sofia Coppola’s feature film, which released Friday, spotlights the former wife of the late musician. (Courtesy of A24)
This post was updated Nov. 2 at 7:15 p.m. In “Enamorado,” alumnus Eduardo Salas explores the innocence and bittersweet heartaches of queer love. This year, “Enamorado” premiered at the Outfest Fusion Film Festival in Los Angeles and went on to win the Best Long-Format Short Film category at the LA LGBTQ+ Film Festival. Read more...
Photo: Sebastian Betancur (left) and Jayel Marques (right) play Damian and Izan in “Enamorado.” Written and directed by alumnus Eduardo Salas, the short film shares a love story between a pair of Latino youth. (Courtesy of Eduardo Salas)
Warning: spoilers ahead. At Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, fans and newcomers alike will be dying to grab a slice. Released Friday, “Five Nights at Freddy’s” brings the legendary video game series of the same name to the big screen after nearly a decade of dominance in the indie horror genre. Read more...
Photo: Three animatronics from Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza are pictured. The horror film “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on the hit video game franchise of the same name, premiered Friday. (Courtesy of Patti Perret/Universal Pictures)
This Halloween, classic films are the spoo-key to a smile. With an array of treats ranging from haunting horror to family-friendly fun, the holiday has inspired some of Hollywood’s most spellbinding releases. Read more...
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This post was updated Oct. 31 at 8:06 p.m. From writing about memory loss to womanhood, Keertana Sreekumar is making a splash in the entertainment industry. Read more...
Photo: Keertana Sreekumar poses for her headshot. The first-year English literature student became the youngest winner of the Toronto International Film Festival’s featured screenplay award in 2021. (Courtesy of Shraesht)
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 8:56 p.m. Larry Duplechan is rewinding the films that changed his life. The alumnus and Lambda Literary Award-winning author released his latest book, “Movies That Made Me Gay,” on Oct. Read more...
Photo: Larry Duplechan smiles for his headshot. The alumnus released his memoir, “Movies That Made Me Gay,” on Oct. 2. (Courtesy of John Farrell Jr.)
