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After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.


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A complex villain story, turned to film: a review of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

THE PROSPECT | December 3

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The return to ‘Wonderland’: a review of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

THE PROSPECT | November 5

The signed vinyl cover of Troye Sivan's new album called "Something To Give Each Other." Part of hot pink vinyl is visible on a light pink background. On top of the vinyl is a lavender rectangle with the words "XOXO Troye Sivan" on it. The album title is on the light pink background.

Everything to give you: A review of Troye Sivan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’

Taken together with the visually stunning and radiant music videos that Troye Sivan has created, the artist’s new album dares to inspire ambition, daydreaming, and forever yearning. If you have not yet taken the time to listen to “Something To Give Each Other,” I can guarantee that it has everything to give you emotionally.

Taken together with the visually stunning and radiant music videos that Troye Sivan has created, the artist’s new album dares to inspire ambition, daydreaming, and forever yearning. If you have not yet taken the time to listen to “Something To Give Each Other,” I can guarantee that it has everything to give you emotionally.

THE PROSPECT | October 23

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'More plot in its pinky finger than a DC movie': Black Panther 2 film review

Marvel’s latest Black Panther movie gives us “everything we could possibly want,“ Contributing Writer Jessica Wang writes in her review of sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Marvel’s latest Black Panther movie gives us “everything we could possibly want,“ Contributing Writer Jessica Wang writes in her review of sequel “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/09/2023

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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’: Too much Marvel, not enough context

“Some may wonder why I take such an issue with this. After all, countless films have been criticized for doing exposition-dumping instead of just telling the story. But in the case of ‘Ant-Man,’ the lack of orientation makes for quite a confusing viewing experience.”

“Some may wonder why I take such an issue with this. After all, countless films have been criticized for doing exposition-dumping instead of just telling the story. But in the case of ‘Ant-Man,’ the lack of orientation makes for quite a confusing viewing experience.”

THE PROSPECT | 03/01/2023

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Five rom-coms perfect for Valentine’s Day viewing

“Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, so whether you’re planning a movie night with your boo or a solo candy binge, you’re going to need something to watch. Here are five of the best romantic comedies to set the mood for the most romantic day of the year.”

“Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, so whether you’re planning a movie night with your boo or a solo candy binge, you’re going to need something to watch. Here are five of the best romantic comedies to set the mood for the most romantic day of the year.”

THE PROSPECT | 02/12/2023

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Spielberg’s lively, disjointed, semi-autobiographical odyssey: “The Fabelmans” review

“However, in truth, the movie might not actually be about much at all. Perhaps it was simply the aging Spielberg’s nostalgic attempt to preserve the story of his family for posterity in the wake of his parents’ recent passing.”

“However, in truth, the movie might not actually be about much at all. Perhaps it was simply the aging Spielberg’s nostalgic attempt to preserve the story of his family for posterity in the wake of his parents’ recent passing.”

THE PROSPECT | 12/06/2022