Finn Kirkpatrick

Finn Kirkpatrick is an arts & culture editor. He is a junior from Los Angeles, California studying Comparative Literature who likes to review movies and other things of that sort.

At every turn, Wes Anderson wants the viewers to know that they are watching a film: He shows set changes, props being brought in and out by stagehands and characters constantly breaking the fourth wall.
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Arts & Culture

Wes Anderson is at his most fascinating in new short films

By Finn Kirkpatrick | October 1

Collection of four films reveals complex artistry behind Anderson’s craft

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Review

‘The Creator’ does little to inspire interest

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 28

“The Creator” is a new science fiction film that, while original on paper, is a poorly constructed collage of overused tropes and cliche-ridden dialogue.

Arts & Culture

Five films from the Spanish-speaking world that have made their mark

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 26

Five films that have found new and fascinating ways to examine the history and contemporary issues of the Spanish-speaking world.

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Arts & Culture

The Beths continue to make their mark in deluxe edition of ‘Expert in a Dying Field’

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 20

The Beths continue to show that they are the best of the genre in their extended album “Expert in a Dying Field."

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Arts & Culture

‘Poor Things’ offers a world full of riches

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 17

“Poor Things” follows the rapid and curious coming of age of a reanimated Victorian woman, with no memory of her past life.

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Arts & Culture

‘Talk to Me’ does little to capitalize on its terrifying promises

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 11

While the film starts on a high note, it quickly devolves into a meandering narrative with little scares or intrigue.

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Arts & Culture

‘Bottoms’ makes its way to top of class

By Finn Kirkpatrick | September 6

“Bottoms,” a new high school comedy starring Ayo Edebiri and Rachel Sennott, follows two unpopular high school students trying to advance their social status by forming a fight club.

Arts & Culture

‘Succession’ continues to prove itself as TV’s best series

By Finn Kirkpatrick | April 24

Halfway through its final season, “Succession” continues to marvel viewers.

News

Where to find art & culture on College Hill

By Finn Kirkpatrick | April 13

College Hill is home to many historic centers of art and culture open for students to explore. From visual art to literature and film, these are three places near Brown to scratch your artistic itch.