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Corbet explores artistry, immortality, greatness in ‘The Brutalist’

Jan 23, 2025 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

“The Brutalist” (2024) is a mammoth work of art. Director Brady Corbet’s new film runs over three hours, including a 15-minute intermission. The movie was shot using VistaVision, a practically defunct process of filming that uses 35mm film stock to capture the images. The movie is an artistic undertaking comparable to the intricate Brutalist structures designed by the film’s main character, László Tóth (Adrien Brody).
Kendrick Lamar celebrates, contemplates on ‘GNX’

Nov 29, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

Kendrick Lamar doesn’t care about conventions. While most artists announce an album weeks or even months in advance and gradually release new material to build anticipation, the self-proclaimed “greatest rapper” doesn’t need any publicity or hype. On Nov. 22, Lamar made waves by simply posting a one-minute-long teaser video on his burner Instagram account and posting a link to his new album, “GNX,” on X.
‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ is worse than ‘BRAT’ but fun

Oct 17, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

In a recent interview with Zane Lowe, Charli xcx reflected on the past year of her career and said “BRAT” (2024) was the “total opposite of an overnight success story.” This year, Charli xcx is experiencing a new level of success: the critically-acclaimed “BRAT” album, a nationwide arena tour and now the release of a remix “BRAT” record with features from artists like Ariana Grande, Lorde and The 1975. “Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat” (2024) is, at its core, a club record.
Summer 2024: To Brat or not to Brat

Sep 25, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Clement M. Lee |Alex Gerson

It might officially be autumn, but Brat Summer is still an enigma to many. Charli xcx released her sixth studio album “BRAT” (2024) on June 7. It eventually spiraled into a pop culture phenomenon for people from all ages and backgrounds, garnering worldwide popularity through TikTok. Urban Dictionary defines Brat Summer as an “unapologetic party or ‘messy’ girl aesthetic.” However, it seems like a lot of people simply do not understand what Brat really is.
Where are they now? The 2014 Vanderbilt baseball national championship team

Jun 11, 2024 | tennessean.com | Alex Gerson

Ten years ago, the Vanderbilt baseball team secured the school's first major championship in men's sports, beating Virginia in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Coach Tim Corbin's roster was loaded with talent at every position. Power hitting, clutch defense, speed on the basepaths, incredible arm talent — the Commodores had it all. But what have those players done since winning the College World Series?
‘Death Proof’ fails to deliver successful action film

Apr 6, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

Quentin Tarantino’s sixth feature film, “Death Proof” (2007) hit theaters 17 years ago this week on April 6, 2007. It was part of “Grindhouse” (2007), a double feature that paired the film with Robert Rodriguez’s “Planet Terror” (2007). The double feature aimed to recreate the feeling of low-budget grindhouse theaters of the 1970s that typically played cheap action, horror and other niche genre movies that included graphic violence or nudity.
Alex’s Media Memory: ‘Tiger King’ serves viewers junk food television

Mar 20, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

The day was March 20, 2020. Reported cases of COVID-19 were surging, states were put on lockdown, sports leagues’ were suspended — yet Netflix released their true-crime show “Tiger King” and saved us all from the boredom of quarantine. The show centers around Joe Exotic, the owner of an exotic animal zoo.
Alex’s Media Memory: ‘Bottle Rocket’ turns 28

Feb 21, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

(Mia Usman/Staff Illustrator)The day was Feb. 21, 1996. The song “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men topped the Billboard Hot 100. John Woo’s “Broken Arrow,” starring John Travolta and Christian Slater, enjoyed its second week as the biggest film at the box office. And filmmaker Wes Anderson released his debut feature film, “Bottle Rocket,” starring first-time actors Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson. “Bottle Rocket” is in some ways a classic Anderson movie.
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ season premiere falls short of high expectations

Feb 8, 2024 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

(Photo Manipulation by Nathan Rubin)Note: Larry David is both the name of the actor and character. For clarity, “David” is used to reference the actor, and “Larry” is used to reference the character. Larry David is back on our televisions doing what he does best: complain, critique and argue with practically all aspects of society. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (2000), which David writes and stars as himself in, began its 12th and final season on Feb. 4.
'The Killer' is not just another assassin movie

Nov 25, 2023 | emorywheel.com | Alex Gerson

Content Warning: This article contains references to murder. “The Killer” defies expectations from the start. What might seem like a simple action-flick is actually a deep study of process, perfectionism and craft from one of our generation’s greatest filmmakers. “It’s amazing how physically exhausting it can be to do nothing,” said the killer, who is played by Michael Fassbender.