By Will Sorg In 1973, William Friedkin’s film adaptation of The Exorcist was released onto audiences all over the world. With it’s modest $11,000,000 budget, it grossed $441,306,145 worldwide, and adjusting for inflation it is the most successful rated R movie ever made. Audiences were completely captivated by the horrific story of a young girl being possessed by a demonic spirit. It faced huge criticism … Continue reading Movies From The Library: The Exorcist

by Will Sorg Over Parents’ Weekend, I was able to catch one of the two on-campus showings of the 2021 Disney movie Raya and The Last Dragon. This film is, in many ways, the archetypal modern Disney cartoon, with all the good and bad that entails. On one hand, the dedication and mastery Disney has attained make this movie look and feel incredible. Certain landscape … Continue reading Parents’ Weekend Movie: Raya and the Last Dragon

Written by Will Sorg In recent years, there has been a growing audience for Asian movies in North America. With “Parasite” becoming an international sensation along with Asian-American blockbusters like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Shang-Shi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” it is clear that Asian cinema has made a huge impression on Western audiences. So it is important to look back on the … Continue reading Movies from the Library: The Human Condition Trilogy