Editor’s note: The Japanese era names found in this article are related specifically to the Godzilla franchise timeline. They do not reflect past or current eras. A Godzilla sequel is…
Killer babies, Aztec death gods, and evil marshmallow whip
Today, dear readers, I’m taking you to school. We’re here to learn about Larry Cohen, the enigmatic New York cult filmmaker responsible for giving astute audiences movies about killer babies,…
Your local movie theaters
5th Avenue Cinema This is the obvious one—if you’re reading this guide, admission is probably free for you. 5th Ave. is right here on campus and free for all students….
Politics in Animation
This weekend, 5th Avenue Cinema screens two visually striking films dealing with the various struggles in the Middle East. Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, based on her graphic novel of the same…
Varda & Birkin Double Feature
This weekend, 5th Avenue Cinema continues its run of double features with two 1988 films from director Agnès Varda and actor Jane Birkin. The first, Jane B. Par Agnès V.,…
‘Carnosaur’ vs. ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Today’s trash: Carnosaur (1993) Directed by: Adam Simon and Darren Moloney Number of Jurassic Park movies it’s better than: 4 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is, regrettably, a terrible movie. The…
Colonialism weekend at 5th Ave.
If you’re looking for an easy summer blockbuster to help you beat the heat, maybe avoid the 5th Avenue Cinema this weekend. This week’s double feature is Claire Denis’ 1988…
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Anime genius Hayao Miyazaki’s second directorial feature, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) offers viewers a glimpse into multiple hallmarks of his film career going forward. Although Miyazaki…
‘Hunger’ for truth
Director Steve McQueen’s 2008 film Hunger takes a powerful and occasionally grotesque look at The Troubles, which involved a five-year series of Maze Prison protests where human rights atrocities were…
‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’
Lynne Ramsay’s 2011 film We Need to Talk About Kevin is a difficult film to watch and to talk about because it asks viewers to address the presence of mass…
Jane Campion’s weekend double feature
Prolific director and screenwriter Jane Campion is getting the double feature treatment at the 5th Avenue Cinema this week. On the docket is her debut feature film Sweetie (1989) and…