It doesn’t take a great deal of effort to describe the plot of “Uncut Gems.” It is a peek into the life of Howard Ratner, a sleazy jeweler in the Diamond District […]
MJ on continuing to create art during a pandemic
MJ ’21 has always been a powerful musical and theatrical force on Wheaton’s campus. During the pandemic, she has shifted to other forms of creation, focusing specifically on filmmaking. “As a theatre […]
The Use of Film Critics Today
Last issue in “The function of campus newspapers,” a potential new relevant function for the idea of a campus newspaper – like The Wheaton Wire – was discussed. Though the conclusion was […]
Mike Monello’s Secrets of Storytelling
A great benefit of being a Wheaton student is getting the opportunity to hear lectures from brilliant minds across myriad fields and disciplines. One such event took place on Wednesday, February 5th, […]
Marriage Story Review
Whenever I sit down and think about a recent film I have watched, my mind races between the things that worked and did not work in that respective piece. When something enticing […]
Fear and Loathing in the movie Cats
As I reflect upon the most notable films of 2019 and their recent entries into the cinematic world, I contemplate the various aspects of movies that I liked, disliked, changed the way […]
Frederick Wiseman Visits Wheaton
On October 3, 2018, well known documentarian and filmmaker Frederick Wiseman arrived at Wheaton and gave tremendous insight on his life, career, techniques, and much more. Wiseman’s style of cinematography and documenting […]
Professor Sarah Leventer’s Experience
Bittersweet emotion is evident in the speech and face of Professor Sarah Leventer as she recounts her experience here at Wheaton thus far. “Of course I want to stay here! I’ve loved […]
Two Films, Two Oaklands
This past summer the city of Oakland, California was the setting for two critically acclaimed films. Sorry to Bother You tells the story of Cassius (Lakeith Stanfield), a 20-something who takes a […]