Jenny ThompsonUNCSA 2024 Fourth Year Thesis Films — Ranked Worst to BestLast night, I took a trip over to Winston-Salem to bear witness to the latest batch of thesis films crafted by the senior class. These…8 min read·May 18, 2024----
Jenny ThompsonHome Alone (1990): A Timeless Classic that Warms the Heart and Tickles the Funny Bone“Home Alone,” a cinematic treasure directed by Chris Columbus and penned by the brilliant John Hughes, has etched itself into the hearts of…3 min read·Dec 13, 2023----
Jenny Thompson“Pieces of April”: A Heartfelt Portrait of Thanksgiving Redemption”“Pieces of April,” directed by Peter Hedges and released in 2003, is a poignant and unconventional Thanksgiving film that explores the…3 min read·Nov 25, 2023----
Jenny ThompsonAirheads (1994): A Rockin’ RiotIn the summer of 1994, “Airheads” hit theaters, unleashing a raucous blend of rock music, rebellion, and absurd humor. Fronted by the…4 min read·Nov 9, 2023----
Jenny Thompson“Daisies” (1966) — A Reckless Revolt Amidst Chaos and Feminism“Daisies,” a cornerstone of the Czech New Wave directed by Věra Chytilová, is a cinematic maelstrom that shatters conventions and…4 min read·Nov 5, 2023----
Jenny ThompsonA Deep Dive into Madness and Despair: “Possession” (1981)Andrzej Żuławski’s “Possession,” released in 1981, is a profoundly unsettling and polarizing cinematic experience that leaves an indelible…4 min read·Oct 26, 2023--1--1
Jenny ThompsonScream (1996): A Clever Twist on Classic HorrorWes Craven’s 1996 slasher film, “Scream,” is an enduring classic that masterfully balances satire and genuine horror. As a movie that both…3 min read·Oct 26, 2023----
Jenny ThompsonHalloween (1978) — A Classic That Doesn’t Live Up TJohn Carpenter’s “Halloween” is a film that has been revered as a classic in the horror genre since its release in 1978. While I…4 min read·Oct 11, 2023----
Jenny ThompsonGus Van Sant’s Puzzing Remake of “Psycho”Gus Van Sant’s decision to embark on the ambitious project of remaking Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic “Psycho” was, to say the least, a…3 min read·Oct 8, 2023----
Jenny ThompsonSofia Coppola’s “Marie AntoinetteIn the realm of historical dramas, Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” stands as a mesmerizing and audacious work of art. Released in 2006…4 min read·Oct 7, 2023----