Tag: Denison Film Society

Mar 02 2020

Adam Sandler shockingly stuns in “Uncut Gems”

by Devin Meenan

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DEVIN MEENAN, Arts and Life Editor—Sometimes, a great film isn’t one that’s easy to sit through. Last year’s “Uncut Gems,” the latest film from sibling director duo Josh and Ben...

Feb 12 2020

Arts and Life

DFS Screens“Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”

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DEVIN MEENAN, Arts & Life Editor—While Quentin Tarantino claims to have one more film on the drawing board before his pre-announced early retirement, I have a hard time seeing how...

Oct 16 2019

Arts and Life

“If Beale Street Could Talk” resonates rather deeply with viewers

by Devin Meenan

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DEVIN MEENAN, Arts & Life Editor—When a film wins as much popular and critical acclaim as Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight did following its release, the next work is inevitably going to...

Oct 09 2019

Arts and Life

Mission Impossible: Fallout continues to fly sky-high

by Devin Meenan

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DEVIN MEENAN, Arts & Life Editor — A near 25-year-old franchise producing the best film of the pack yet with its sixth installment should be a staunch enough miracle that...

Sep 25 2019

Arts and Life

First Man leaves you as cold as the outer space

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DEVIN MEENAN, Arts & Life Editor — There’s little more frustrating than when a well-made, technically proficient film, made and acted by talented people with a clear passion for the...

Apr 20 2019

Arts and Life

Denison Film Society shows classic rom-com, Clueless

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KATIE KERRIGAN — The Denison Film Society had another successful weekend of movie showings: on Friday and Saturday of this past weekend, they showed Clueless and 10 Things I Hate...

Apr 12 2019

Arts and Life

Denison Film Society runs out senior movie marathon

by The Denisonian

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DEVIN MEENAN — The Denison Film Society has conducted a trial run for what may very well become a new tradition for the group; the club’s soon-to-be-departed Seniors were able...

Mar 07 2019

Arts and Life

Crazy Rich Asians is an enjoyable experience but shallow cinema

by The Denisonian

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DEVIN MEENAN — Occasionally, you’ll experience a film which you found to be enjoyable on a surface-level while finding its underlying message to be one you simply can’t abide by....

Feb 06 2019

Arts and Life

DFS screens scathingly satirical BlacKkKlansman

by The Denisonian

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DEVIN MEENAN — A filmmaker bringing a fresh eye on old injustices can bring change to media and people today. Last Friday, the Denison Film Society held their first screening...