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…May 18May 18
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…Dec 13, 2023Dec 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…Nov 25, 2023Nov 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…Nov 9, 2023Nov 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…Nov 5, 2023Nov 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…Oct 26, 20231Oct 26, 20231
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…Oct 26, 2023Oct 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…Oct 11, 2023Oct 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…Oct 8, 2023Oct 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…Oct 7, 2023Oct 7, 2023