"Bodies, Bodies, Bodies" imagines influencers as murderers

JACK SIERPUTOWSKI Opinion Editor

“You hate-listen to her podcast.” If you are Gen Z, this might sound like a lighthearted joke, even when made by a friend. But what if that friend was accusing you of murder?

Every generation has their version of the classic “cabin in the woods” trope. A group of twenty-somethings go away for the weekend, and somewhere along the line, people end up dead. A24’s new horror comedy—“Bodies Bodies Bodies”— follows the same plot. Paranoia ensues, and one by one, people meet their end. By subverting this classic film trope, “Bodies Bodies Bodies” finds a balance between horror and comedy that shows a nuanced understanding of Gen Z culture.

We are the first generation to grow up

"Law School" grants a motion for enjoyment

Legal school k-drama comes with a murder mystery to delight pre-law students completely immersed in social media, and the effects are obvious. While technology connects us, inside, we are more disconnected than ever. This is seen through the film’s themes of isolation and alienation. The plot is primarily told from one of the main character’s points of view— Bee—who is an outsider to the rest of the group. She is working class—not fabulously rich—and she has never met her girlfriend’s friends before. While Bee and Sophie’s relationship is the core of this story, there is always an element of youthful awkwardness to the way they interact with one another. Their navigation of relationships feels very realistic to the way our generation acts—after all, we learned to navigate romance through a screen. Though these two women want to be vulnerable with one another, there is always a little black mirror in the way—an escape from even constructive forces of embarrassment or social anxiety.

Every character in this movie has a cutting, sardonic wit and it’s not always clear what their intentions are. Is it a lighthearted read, meant to show love? Or a true verbal attack? The stakes aren’t quite as high in “Twitter discourse,” but when deadly weapons enter the mix, misplaced intentions become more serious. A twofaced character can be catty by day but murderous by night.

The combined effects of both alienation and uncertainty produce a tension that is gripping. Both the movie’s cinematography and audio design lend themselves to its claustrophobic atmosphere. The film-

"The Sandman" brings US the dream tv adaptation

Neil Gaiman helps make the perfect retelling of his work

"Law School" is the perfect combination of drama, thriller, romance and comedy wrapped into one legal school k-drama.

With law school applications opening at the beginning of this month, pre-law students must have a lot on their minds.

So, why not unwind with a K-drama that gives you a false sense of productivity instead of watching “Criminal Minds” for the thousandth time?

“Law School” follows a group of eight students from a variety of backgrounds as they navigate their tumultuous first year of law school. Along with the pressure of exams and cold calls, the students take matters into their own hands when a professor is killed in the middle of class, investigating to uncover the truth behind the murderer and their fellow classmates. Everything and everyone are more entangled than meets the eye, and to ensure their futures, trust quickly becomes as valuable as an A+ as the semester goes on. Though the overall genre of the show is a mystery thriller, the heart of it all is the development of different dynamics and friendships (plus a teased romance) between the students. Cultivated through earnest and comedic scenes, these relationships alleviate the stress of the main investigation for the characters and the audience. The drama has so many relatable and accurate moments of student life that it’s almost painful to watch as the characters study at the library until their eyes can barely stay open, delicately traverse the perils of group projects and search for the perfect study group as finals descend upon them… all while solving a murder. You will stay on the edge of your seat not only for the mystery, but the fate of the beloved characters who charm you instantly. The drama is also told in intricate detail

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Everyone has had dreams they didn’t want to wake from. From the mundane to the imaginative, these dreams can provide escapism from the monotony of the modern world. But where do dreams come from? Award-winning author and screenplay writer Neil Gaiman, answers

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Comet Comments

What's the best eatery in and around campus?

“Halal Shack.”

“Starbucks got some awesome coffee, and… everything is really awesome at Starbucks.”

- Tanvi Kiran Mate, Business Analytics, Graduate

Why?

“Because it’s Halal.”

- "Spider-Man", Biochemistry, Junior

"I like In N Out Burger. It’s not on campus, it’s off campus… but on campus? I like Panda Express” Which one is better in your opinion?

“In-and-Out, probably.”

- Lauren Anderson, Computer Science, Freshman

“Off campus probably has to be Freebirds. Worth the price, and better, in my opinion, better than Chipotle. It’s off Campbell, the other way from Coit.”

- Aaditya Vittal, Biomedical Engineer, Senior

“I haven’t really had the chance to try anything out, but the first thing that comes to mind is Chick-Fil-A. I feel like that’s everyone’s answer.”

Gaby Crawford, Marketing, Freshman

“My favorite place to eat isn’t on campus- it’s Bagel Cafe 21. I love Bagel Cafe 21, I talk about it all the time. The best thing to get there is the Hasher breakfast sandwich on an Asiago Bagel. They gave me a punchcard, and if you got 10 bagels you get a free one, and I’ve gone through three puncards. I go there like twice a week.”

- Karen Curtis, International Political Economy, Junior

“On campus would be the Dinning Hall West, because it has a lot of options there. [The Student Union] is fine, but Dining Hall West is closer to where I live. So I can just walk back to my home if I wanted to.”

- Steven Thalathoty, Supply Chain Management, master student

“It’s either Halal Shack or the poke place.” If you have to recommend one or the other, which one and why?

"Poke, I just like it better.”

- Kalyani Valath, Information Technology and Systems, Freshman