Seven horror(ish?) movie recommendations to spook-up your Halloweek, from writer Charlie Bagwell.
When early reviews started coming in for 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' many of the incel Joker-ites admonished the sequel as an unfaithful condemnation of both its protagonist and its fans.
The long-awaited sequel doesn't live up to its high expectations, lacking the humor, originality and memorability "Beetlejuice" is known for.
"Ryan Gosling’s latest movie, 'The Fall Guy,' aims high, but falls short. I had a good time, for sure, and the movie is a blast — but it didn’t blow me away."
The festival, which takes place throughout April, began in 2010. Its hundreds of events have now reached 84 counties throughout the state, educating children, teens and adults.
"I’ll say it as bluntly as I possibly can. “Dune: Part Two” is the best movie of 2024 so far. “Dune: Part Two” is probably the best movie of the 2020s. Hell, “Dune: Part Two” might be the best movie of the 21st century."
Music can be one of the most important things that connects someone to the places and experiences around them. For The Daily Tar Heel’s 2024 Music Edition, staff writer Charlie Bagwell asked students and community members: "Which songs remind you the most of UNC and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area and why?"
"Alexander Payne’s 'The Holdovers' is the epitome of a feel-good Christmas movie. It’s got heart, humor and an aesthetic sense so well-cultivated you’ll feel like you’ve walked into the year 1970. Even more than that, I believe it to be 2023’s best picture."
The Center for European Studies held a film festival from Jan. 26-29, showcasing films that displayed a wide variety of European experiences from across the region.
"Every Brilliant Thing," a play about appreciating the small things in life, seeks to reframe the narrative of mental health and suicide awareness through audience participation and comedy. It began touring UNC professional schools on Monday, and will finish production on Feb. 20.
