Captivating performances couldn’t save the lack of originality in “Bugonia”

I had hoped that Lanthimos would make more substantial changes than swapping the gender of the central character and adding a dramatic musical score to make this story his own. Over its two-hour runtime, this thrilling comedy dabbles in the world of conspiracy theories, aliens, and human existence, but fails to leave a lasting impact.

On writing

It is human nature to create, to dream, to strive, and while I may feel silly sometimes talking to friends in “loftier” or more stable career paths, I still feel the drive to write, to sing, to scream, to learn.

UR Yellowjackets eaten by WashU Bears

Unlike their namesake mascot in winter, the Bears were doing anything but hibernating throughout the game.