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Why Is a Movie About Don Shirley Not About Don Shirley?
Green Book winning an Oscar was a surprise for everyone. It's questionable how exactly Don Shirley was portrayed throughout the making of the movie. -
Five Gavel Editors, 296 Text Messages, and Way Too Many Oscar Predictions
Five of The Gavel's biggest movie buffs pitch in their predictions for the 2019 Oscars, which will take place on Sunday night. -
Bradley Cooper: The Formation of a Distinct Directorial Voice
In his directorial debut, Bradley Cooper epitomizes cinematic intimacy with his use of intricate color schemes and deeply personal narratives. -
Movies of Summer 2018: A Preview
Summer 2018 is bringing a plethora of new movies and The Gavel has some quick suggestions to help you decide what to see! -
Foreign Films as Windows to the World
Avoid becoming trapped in the BC bubble by watching foreign films. -
Gavel Culture Guide: Issue No. One
Our recommendations for this issue include Sean Baker's 'The Florida Project,' Takashi Murakami’s MFA exhibit, and more. -
Putting a Face to the Crisis: The Bayazids and Their Films
Muhammad and Samah Safi Bayazid, husband-and-wife Syrian filmmakers, are giving voice to those who have been stripped of sound. -
Casey Affleck and the Questionable Ethics of the Academy Awards
By awarding Casey Affleck with the Oscar for Best Actor, the Academy prioritized talent over justice.
