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Author: Emilia Bell

Photo by A24 | Finn Wolfhard and Julianne Moore in "When You Finish Saving the World."
Arts & Entertainment 

‘When You Finish Saving the World’ has the makings of an indie classic

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 Emilia Bell 231 Views 3 min read

This coming of age comedy-drama boasts unique performances and a positive debut for director Jesse Eisenberg. “When You Finish Saving

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Photo by Lionsgate | Daniella Pineda, Gerard Butler and Yoson An in “Plane.”
Arts & Entertainment 

‘Plane’ is plain and it’s a good thing

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 Emilia Bell 229 Views 2 min read

Though cliche in the grand scheme of action movies, it is refreshing in contrast to today’s usual films to see

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Photo by Universal Pictures | Violet McGraw in “M3GAN”
Arts & Entertainment 

‘M3GAN’ impresses with realistic effects and a genuine story

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 Emilia Bell 564 Views 2 min read

This film may not be traditionally scary, but its message and acting keep it from being boring– and as a

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Photo by A24 | Brendan Fraser as the character Charlie in "The Whale."
Arts & Entertainment 

‘The Whale’ is a character-driven triumph

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Emilia Bell 308 Views 4 min read

The buzz surrounding Brendan Fraser’s performance is not exaggerated, but the film manages to reach beyond the hype of his

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Photo by 20th Century Studios | “Avatar: The Way of Water” Poster
Arts & Entertainment 

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ has a predictable plot but stunning visuals

January 3, 2023January 2, 2023 Emilia Bell 414 Views 3 min read

The long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s “Avatar” is here— and it seems James Cameron has pulled it off once again. In

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Photo by Netflix | Daniel Craig returns as Detective Blanc in a "Knive's Out" sequel that's sure to thrill.
Arts & Entertainment 

Daniel Craig’s Detective Blanc is back in full-force with ‘Glass Onion’

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Emilia Bell 370 Views 2 min read

The highly anticipated sequel to “Knives Out” is here, with great acting, comedic strokes, and an engaging and compelling plot.

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Photo by Netflix | Screencap from the movie "Do Revenge"
Arts & Entertainment 

Movies to catch up on when you’re sick at home

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Emilia Bell 427 Views 3 min read

It’s that time of year when everyone’s getting sick— so make the most of your quarantine and stream some movies

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Photo by 20th Century Studios | Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in “The Menu”
Arts & Entertainment 

‘The Menu’ deliciously satirizes wealth and ego

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Emilia Bell 424 Views 2 min read

More dark comedy than horror, this thriller is something eccentric and tense that audiences can really sink their teeth into.

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Photo by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | A promotional poster for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
Arts & Entertainment 

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is touching but messy

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 Emilia Bell 513 Views 4 min read

While it is a beautiful tribute to Chadwick Boseman, much of the plot needed work and an over reliance on

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Photo by Searchlight Pictures | Colin Farrell (left) and Brendan Gleeson (right) in a scene from the movie.
Arts & Entertainment 

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ is simple and effective

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 Emilia Bell 464 Views 2 min read

This film is a breath of fresh air, combining a unique plot with dark humor and a fantastic cast, making

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