Katelyn Benschoter- The time is upon us. The air has become crispy and pumpkin spice is everywhere; it is officially fall. That means the urge to watch a horror film has become a need. There are, of course, many classic Halloween films that have become staples of the season, such as Scream or Halloween, but this year I will be watching the 2022 horror/comedy film … Continue reading Bodies, Bodies, Bodies: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- Everyone has a happy place. For some, that may be the beach, under their favorite tree, or even their bed. For me, my happy place is not one singular location, but wherever the next concert I am attending is. On September 25th, 2024 my happy place was The Armory in Minneapolis at the Gracie Abrams concert. Gracie Abrams is an indie pop singer-songwriter … Continue reading Gracie Abrams is healing: concert review
Katelyn Benschoter- I know, from the title of this article, you may be a little shocked. Who doesn’t love a rom-com? Well, the answer to your question would be me. I am not a fan of rom-coms – some may even call me a hater. It feels good to let that out into the world. While I have a few exceptions, most are too cheesy … Continue reading Why We Love Rom-Coms (From a Rom-Com Hater)
Katelyn Benschoter- If you are anything like me, an aspect of your ideal life is to have all the time in the world to sit and read all of the books on your TBR (to be read) list. Unfortunately, life gets pretty busy. Especially during this time of the school year when classes are ramping up. This is when I always lose my motivation to … Continue reading Books to Get Out of a Reading Slump
Katelyn Benschoter- It’s official: going to the movies is back. And speaking from personal experience, it feels good to be back. Ever since the summer of “Barbenheimer”, the act of going out to the theaters and watching movies in the theater has made a triumphant return. With blockbuster after blockbuster, there is once again a draw to get off the couch and see a movie … Continue reading Blink Twice: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- With summer coming to a close, it is time to reflect and reminisce. How will this summer be remembered? When looking back on summers of the past, a tool that is excellent at taking us back is the music of previous summers. For example, when we hear songs like “Blinding Lights” by The Weekend and “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush, we … Continue reading What was the Song of the Summer?
Katelyn Benschoter- Well, it is that time of year again… back-to-school season. Whether you are a new Gustie on campus or an eager student returning to school, there still remains one common goal: enjoying quality time with friends on campus. In my first year at Gustavus, I found that an excellent, low-stakes way to make new friends was by having movie nights. These movie nights … Continue reading The Perfect Back-to-School Movies
Will Sorg- In a way, I couldn’t have ended my time writing reviews for The Weekly any other way. For the last three years of my life, I have tried my best to review as wide a range of media as possible. I’ve reviewed horror, romance, sci-fi, trilogies, the second and fourth movie in a tetralogy, new releases, a 20s movie, films about gender or … Continue reading Blue
Will Sorg- This is not a movie about the bombing of Hiroshima. It is, but not really. Black Rain is a 1989 film by Japanese director Shōhei Imamura, about what happened after the bombs – a story rarely told, especially to Western audiences. In the film, there is a hauntingly well-done portrayal of the attack itself. A normal day gives way to chaos as a … Continue reading Black Rain
Will Sorg- Coming-of-age films have been a staple of American cinema for almost as long as Americans have made movies. Through the years, each generation has had its own cultural landmarks when it comes to these movies. The Breakfast Club, Superbad, and even more contemporary ones like Ladybird all reflect the times they were made in and often serve as a time capsule for the … Continue reading The Sweet East
