The survival guide for upcoming Springtime movies

Nathan Fisher • January 29, 2015

As I start my last semester at Whitman, the terror of the fast approaching real world is looming.  I'm starting to be expected to have answers for questions such as, "What do you want to do?" or "What...

Traditional Holiday Movies

Nathan Fisher • December 4, 2014

With Thanksgiving Break officially over, I can finally get into the holiday spirit by listening to Christmas music like the Drifters "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" or Bing Crosby crooning "I'll Be...

‘Interstellar’

Nathan Fisher • November 13, 2014

I am a huge fan of movies that explore the final frontier: space. My voyages to unknown worlds in “Star Trek” and going to infinity and beyond in “2001: A Space Odyssey” (or maybe that was “Toy Story") left me chomping at the bit for Christopher Nolan’s newest film, “Interstellar.”"

Horror movies scare with lack of story

Nathan Fisher • November 6, 2014

Illustration by Sophie Cooper-Ellis. After Halloween last week, I was reminded how much I hate being scared and how the horror movie genre is the worst.  Nothing (and I mean nothing) about horror...

Movie Drinking Games

Nathan Fisher • October 3, 2014

Last Thursday, I was curling up on my couch with a nice glass of wine getting ready to start my Shonda Rhimes night with "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy" when it dawned on me that hey, I'm drinking a glass...

‘Boyhood’ sucessfully shows 12 years time

Nathan Fisher • September 18, 2014

"Boyhood," written and directed by Richard Linklater, chronicles the life of a boy named Mason (Ellar Coltrane) and his family from Mason’s childhood until he enters college. Interestingly, Linklater isn’t shooting a documentary, but rather brings back the same cast year after year for 12 years to chronicle the next segment of his film.

Back to School, Back to Movies: Fall Movie Preview

Nathan Fisher • September 11, 2014

Whether you are stressing out over papers or exams, worrying about life after college, or maybe you just need to get away from campus, here is my crash course list of the big fall movies that have potential to be a worthy substitute to alcohol and parties.

‘Thrones’ Entertains Vast Audience

Nathan Fisher • May 8, 2014

I was able to resist being seduced by “Game of Thrones” until post-midterms several weeks ago when I finally succumbed. This was the best worst decision that I’ve made in a long time.

‘Bears’ Showcases Landscape

Nathan Fisher • April 24, 2014

If you are feeling nature conscious this Earth Week, go check out the new “Bears” documentary. You’ll be amazed at the scenery, fall in love with a bear family and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way.

Staff, Faculty Share Favorite Films

Nathan Fisher • April 17, 2014

I took the bold step of seeking out a handful of Whitman intellectuals to see what movies they enjoyed and why.

Captain America: A Superior Sequel

Nathan Fisher • April 10, 2014

Captain America has always been my least favorite “hero” because he seems a bit of a dud. But the ole Captain has matured; maybe his testosterone has increased along with his muscles—whatever, he’s worthy of a solo adventure and contrary to what history might suggest, a sequel can be better than the original.

Upcoming Movies for Pre-Finals Procrastination

Nathan Fisher • April 1, 2014

Movie reviewer Nathan Fisher provides a number of different movie in preparation for pre-final procrastination at Whitman in May.