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The student news source of Iowa City West High

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The poster for Licorice Pizza as seen at FilmScene Theaters. Credit: Jack Harris / 2021

‘Licorice Pizza’ review: a 1970s slice of life

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
January 12, 2022
Credit: Nia DaCosta / 2021

The newest “Candyman” is the most poignant yet

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 12, 2021
Jack Harris 22 discusses how Studio Ghiblis latest film could mark its downfall.

“Earwig and the Witch” review and the future of Studio Ghibli

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
April 2, 2021
Fred Hampton delivers a speech in 1969.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” fails to capture the revolutionary spirit of Fred Hampton

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
March 2, 2021
Im Thinking of Ending Things is a film by Charlie Kaufman released on Netflix.

“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is a journey into the mind of Charlie Kaufman

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 21, 2020
The Irishman is dragged down by simple mistakes

“The Irishman” is dragged down by simple mistakes

Luke Krchak, Reporter
December 15, 2019
Tom Hanks recreates Mister Rogers famous entrance in the new movie.

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” encapsulates the wonder of Mister Rogers

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
November 26, 2019
The new logo for the new FilmScene location in Iowa City.

The stunning new FilmScene theater opens

Jack Harris, Online Copy Editor and Arts Editor
September 23, 2019
The Englert marquee on the day of the event.

FilmScene unveils new “Strengthen Grow Evolve,” project

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
April 24, 2019
David Scheff (Steve Carell) carries his teenage son Nic (Timothee Chalamet) home after an overdose.

“Beautiful Boy” delivers predictable Oscar bait

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
December 7, 2018
Fahrenheit 11/9 is a well made, but redundant documentary

“Fahrenheit 11/9” is a well made, but redundant documentary

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
October 23, 2018
A collage of some of the female directors FilmScene will featuring the work of in March. Photo courtesy of FilmScene.

FilmScene’s Women’s March highlights work by female directors

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor
March 1, 2018
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