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Starting ‘Em Young: Aspiring Journalists of Charles Barrett Write Movie Reviews

Julia Gwin, Nadja Duss, and Sofia Barile • May 23, 2024

This spring, Theogony had the pleasure of teaching a 4th grade Charles Barrett class about the basics of journalism. Over two visits, they were able to explore the many genres of articles, the steps to...

“Dune” Movie Review

February 5, 2022

A review of the recent sci-fi, multi-part, film adaptation that was not as successful as producers had hoped. Emily Milton Staff Writer The movie Dune: Part One is about protagonist Paul Atreides,...

“Spencer” Movie Review

December 17, 2021

Kristen Stewart’s new movie, Spencer, is a story about Princess Diana, taking place over the Christmas holiday while she was still married to Prince Charles. Directed by Pablo Larraín, Spencer focuses on Diana’s isolation and her fragile mental state. The movie is filled with Diana’s attempts to escape the confines of her unhappy marriage and the expectations of the Royal Family.

“The French Dispatch” Review

November 19, 2021

Wes Anderson’s latest movie, The French Dispatch was released Friday, October 22. The movie is an anthology of stories from the final issue of an American newspaper outpost in France, and is set in the fictional french city of Ennui-Sur-Blasé. The French Dispatch, a fictional Sunday supplement was inspired by The New Yorker, and many of the characters were inspired by famous writers and journalists.

No Time to Cry

November 15, 2021

No Time to Die found its time to shine in October, after being delayed twice, first due to the departure of Danny Boyle as director; and once more because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last in the Craig Bond story arc, No Time to Die beautifully concludes Daniel Craig’s run as the iconic British spy.

‘Lady Bird’ Movie Review

October 26, 2021

Lady Bird, released in 2017, with a score of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes over 398 reviews, has stood the test of time. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, the movie is a coming-of-age story that documents a high schooler's troubled relationships with her friends and family. The protagonist, Christine McPherson (played by Saoirse Ronan) is unsatisfied with her life at a Catholic School in Sacramento. She goes by the name “Lady Bird” instead of Christine to defy her mother, and she longs to one day reside on the East Coast.

A Quiet Place 2: An Honest Review

October 13, 2021

Back in April of 2018, John Krasinski released A Quiet Place, a unique horror film making use of sound, or lack thereof. It was an immediate hit, and fans were desperate for more. Now, after three years of waiting, Krasinski released A Quiet Place 2. However, has it lived up to its expectations as a sequel?

An Evaluation of Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings

October 8, 2021

Marvel's latest smashing success is a win for fans everywhere. Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings is the newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).