Browsing: Film and Television

I never thought a one-inch-tall shell would remind me to cherish those around me, but he did. I laughed, I cried and then I told everyone I know to go watch it. So, now I’m telling you. Go watch it.

Professor of film theory Dr. James Kendrick said as soon as beloved classics like “Winnie the Pooh” and “Pride and Prejudice” among others enter the public domain, they’re up for grabs for hungry young filmmakers who want to be the first to “take a stab” at the franchise.

Whether you’re looking for something familiar or something a little off your radar for your marathon, hopefully these feel-good recommendations can lift your spirits and get you back into fighting shape for the last remaining weeks of classes.

As Valentine’s Day turns the corner, love is in the air. Let your search for the perfect movie for a night in stop with us at the Arts and Life desk. Here are our recommendations for the best romantic comedies.

Art a la Carte | until March 11 | Art Center Waco, 701 S 8th Street | This collective art exhibition features works of a wide range of variety from 17 Central Texas artists.

The selfish motives of each member cloud the minds of The Crew, showing the viewer that even genius crumbles under disloyalty. So, if you can’t live without happily-ever-afters, you might want to think twice about watching “Kaleidoscope.”

The movie picks up significantly after the first third, becoming infinitely more interesting if you can stand to wait through Tom’s half-hearted courtship of Marion that is after all, a ruse to spend more time with Patrick in public, to see it.

Despite some small missteps, the latest season of Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” brings the series back to a level of quality not seen in recent seasons. While back to the status quo, that standard is still below what the show was in its first seasons, though “Rick and Morty” still makes for entertaining television.

From haunted houses to trick-or-treating, donning costumes and streaming horror movies, many ghoulish elements are highlighted during the month of October. The A&L Desk and friends recommend their favorite movies to watch during this chilling season.

Every other week it seems a new television show premieres. With so many options, it can be overwhelming, but A&L staff is here to recommend their favorite shows to make your TV binging a little easier.

Movie lovers can be divided over what makes a good film. Is it explosions, or is it explosive romance? Is it attention to detail and plot, or is it the way the movie makes you feel that really matters? Two Baylor students weighed in with their opinions.