Film

Basement Brewhaus Open for Students and Artists

Editor’s note: Because of staffing issues early in the fall 2022 semester, several stories that were completed in a timely fashion were unfortunately not published when they should have been. Because Pointer staff members still feel them to be important for-the-record stories, we are publishing them as we can without shifting their focus from the time period in which they ... Read More »

Lights, Camera, Action! SPTV’s First 48-hour Film Festival

Editor’s note: Because of staffing issues early in the fall 2022 semester, several stories that were completed in a timely fashion were unfortunately not published when they should have been. Because Pointer staff members still feel them to be important for-the-record stories, we are publishing them as we can without shifting their focus from the time period in which they ... Read More »

My Big Fat Greek Film Review

It can be tough to look for a suitable romantic movie nowadays between the troublesome, outdated, and sometimes offensive “classics,” not to mention the abundance of bland streaming service original films. Thankfully, there is at least one film that still holds merit in its themes as well as cinematic quality. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is a quirky, wholesome, romantic ... Read More »

Cinema: Standing the Test of Time

Students and residents of Stevens Point feel confident that the art of cinema is still going strong post-pandemic with continued film showings at the local theaters and a steady stream of patrons in the seats. This was proven at the box office late last year when “Avatar 2: The Way of Water” made over 2.1 billion dollars. This was the ... Read More »

“When Robots Rule the World” Lecture and Film Series

Editor’s note: Because of staffing issues early in the fall 2022 semester, several stories that were completed in a timely fashion were unfortunately not published when they should have been. Because Pointer staff members still feel them to be important for-the-record stories, we are publishing them as we can without shifting their focus from the time period in which they ... Read More »

Disney Nailed It With “Mulan”

“Mulan” was well worth the wait to not have to pay the extra $30 for premium access on Disney Plus to see it early. On December 4, the classic movie remake became available free to all Disney Plus subscribers. This is the third release date mentioned after the movie was delayed since March. The live-action remake took a risky move ... Read More »

Spectral Film Festival Goes Virtual

The Spectral Film Festival is streaming throughout November and is a completely online experience due to COVID-19. The first event took place on Nov. 2 and included 14 short films. The festival will have three more programs scheduled for November. On Nov. 9 it will include 17 short films, Nov. 16 with 13, and Nov. 23 closing with 14 films. ... Read More »

“Just Mercy” Moves Viewers

The new movie “Just Mercy” was shown in the DUC Theater on March 5 and 7. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and Brie Larson, “Just Mercy” follows the true story of young lawyer Bryan Stevenson fighting for prisoners that have been sentenced to the death penalty in Alabama in the 1990s. This hard-hitting, emotional movie was very different from ... Read More »

Review: “Birds of Prey” is Fun, Frantic, and a Bit Birdbrained

Although the title references the DC Comics superteam, “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is obviously a Harley Quinn vehicle. But that isn’t a bad thing! The last time the superhero squad was onscreen was a cheesy 2002 CW show that was canceled after one season. It makes perfect sense to use Harley to reintroduce ... Read More »