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A movie poster for Clint Eastwood’s Richard Jewell. From Rotten Tomatoes: ‘Directed by Clint Eastwood and based on true events, 'Richard Jewell' is a story of what happens when what is reported as fact obscures the truth. 'There is a bomb in Centennial Park. You have thirty minutes.' The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing-his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI's number one suspect, vilified by press and public alike, his life ripped apart. Reaching out to independent, anti-establishment attorney Watson Bryant, Jewell staunchly professes his innocence. But Bryant finds he is out of his depth as he fights the combined powers of the FBI, GBI and APD to clear his client's name, while keeping Richard from trusting the very people trying to destroy him.’

Movie Review: Richard Jewell (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 16, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell), Sam Rockwell (Watson Bryant), Kathy Bates (Bobi Jewell), Jon Hamm (Tom Shaw), Olivia Wilde (Kathy Scruggs), Nina Arianda (Nadya) Director: Clint Eastwood Writer Billy …

A movie poster for Trey Edward Shults’ Waves. From Rotten Tomatoes: ‘Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family--led by a well-intentioned but domineering father--as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.’

Movie Review: Waves (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 9, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Tyler), Lucas Hedges (Luke), Taylor Russell (Emily), Alexa Demie (Alexis), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Catherine), Sterling K. Brown (Ronald) Director: Trey Edward Shults Writer Trey Edward Shults …

A movie poster for Brian Kirk's 21 Bridges. From Rotten Tomatoes: '21 BRIDGES follows an embattled NYPD detective (Chadwick Boseman), who is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 BRIDGES to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.'

Movie Review: 21 Bridges (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 8, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Chadwick Boseman (Andre Davis), Sienna Miller (Frankie Burns), J.K. Simmons (Captain McKenna), Stephan James (Michael), Taylor Kitsch (Ray), Keith David (Deputy Chief Spencer), Jamie Neumann (Leigh) Director: Brian Kirk …

$A movie poster for Melina Matsoukas' Queen & Slim. From Rotten Tomatoes: 'While on a forgettable first date together in Ohio, a black man (Get Out's Daniel Kaluuya) and a black woman (Jodie Turner-Smith, in her first starring feature-film role), are pulled over for a minor traffic infraction. The situation escalates, with sudden and tragic results, when the man kills the police officer in self-defense. Terrified and in fear for their lives, the man, a retail employee, and the woman, a criminal defense lawyer, are forced to go on the run. But the incident is captured on video and goes viral, and the couple unwittingly become a symbol of trauma, terror, grief and pain for people across the country.'$

Movie Review: Queen & Slim (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 3, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Daniel Kaluuya (Slim), Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen), Chloë Sevigny, Bokeem Woodbine (Uncle Earl), Flea, Indya Moore, Sturgill Simpson (Officer Reed), Benito Martinez Director: Melina Matsoukas Screenplay: Lena Waithe Director of …

A movie poster for Rian Johnson's Knives Out. From Lionsgate via IMDB: 'When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.'

Movie Review: Knives Out (2019)

Kellen Aguilar December 1, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Ana de Armas (Marta), Daniel Craig (Detective Benoit Blanc), Chris Evans (Hugh Robinson), Jamie Lee Curtis (Linda Robinson), Toni Collette (Joni), Christopher Plummer (Harlan Thrombrey), Don Johnson (Morris Bristow), …

Movie Review: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)

Kellen Aguilar November 27, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Tom Hanks (Fred Rogers), Matthew Rhys (Lloyd Vogel), Chris Cooper (Jerry Vogel), Susan Kelechi Watson (Andrea Vogel), Enrico Colantoni (Bill Isler), Maryann Plunkett (Joanne Rogers), Tammy Blanchard (Lorraine) Director: …

A movie poster for James Mangold's Ford v Ferrari. From IMDB: 'American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.'

Movie Review: Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Kellen Aguilar November 18, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Matt Damon (Caroll Shelby), Christian Bale (Ken Miles), Jon Bernthal (Lee Iacocca), Tracy Letts (Henry Ford II), Caitriona Balfe (Mollie Miles), Noah Jupe (Peter Miles), Josh Lucas (Leo Beebe), …

A movie poster for Mike Flanagan's Doctor Sleep. From IMDB: 'Years following the events of 'The Shining,' a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.'

Movie Review: Doctor Sleep (2019)

Kellen Aguilar November 13, 2019 Reviews Leave a Comment

Cast: Ewan McGregor (Danny Torrance), Kyliegh Curran (Abra Stone), Rebecca Ferguson (Rose the Hat), Zahn McClarnon (Crow Daddy), Bruce Greenwood (Dr. John), Carel Struycken (Grampa Flick), Emily Alyn Lind (Snakebite Andi), Jacob Tremblay (Bradley Trevor) Director: …

Video games have developed into a rich, growing field at many top universities, but they have rarely been considered from a queer perspective. Immersion in new worlds, video games seem to offer the perfect opportunity to explore the alterity that queer culture longs for, but often sexism and discrimination in gamer culture steal the spotlight. Queer Game Studies provides a welcome corrective, revealing the capacious albeit underappreciated communities that are making, playing, and studying queer games. These in-depth, diverse, and accessible essays use queerness to challenge the ideas that have dominated gaming discussions. Demonstrating the centrality of LGBTQ issues to the gamer world, they establish an alternative lens for examining this increasingly important culture. Queer Game Studies covers important subjects such as the representation of queer bodies, the casual misogyny prevalent in video games, the need for greater diversity in gamer culture, and reading popular games like Bayonetta, Mass Effect, and Metal Gear Solid from a queer perspective. Perfect for both everyday readers and instructors looking to add diversity to their courses, Queer Game Studies is the ideal introduction to the vast and vibrant realm of queer gaming. Contributors: Leigh Alexander; Gregory L. Bagnall, U of Rhode Island; Hanna Brady; Mattie Brice; Derek Burrill, U of California, Riverside; Edmond Y. Chang, U of Oregon; Naomi M. Clark; Katherine Cross, CUNY; Kim d’Amazing, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Aubrey Gabel, U of California, Berkeley; Christopher Goetz, U of Iowa; Jack Halberstam, U of Southern California; Todd Harper, U of Baltimore; Larissa Hjorth, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Chelsea Howe; Jesper Juul, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts; merritt kopas; Colleen Macklin, Parsons School of Design; Amanda Phillips, Georgetown U; Gabriela T. Richard, Pennsylvania State U; Toni Rocca; Sarah Schoemann, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kathryn Bond Stockton, U of Utah; Zoya Street, U of Lancaster; Peter Wonica; Robert Yang, Parsons School of Design; Jordan Youngblood, Eastern Connecticut State U.

Review of Queer Game Studies (2017)

Kellen Aguilar January 18, 2019 Reviews, Video Games Leave a Comment

2014’s Gamergate controversy — a concerted effort by ultra-conservative gamers and critics to attack what they perceived as the feminization of gaming culture — put a spotlight on the toxicity …