The DIFF Editorial.
DIFF’s Editorial Publication is an online journal devoted to the eclectic discussion and celebration of film. Our vision is a collective one: each of us believes film to be an art form, and believes art to be for everyone. We provide opportunities for casual cinephiles and prospective film journalists alike to cultivate a space in which discourse and serious engagement with film can flourish.
Evident in our body of work is the sheer diversity of the Duke student body: we feature works ranging from musing, critique, and ranking, to review, and even memoir.
Review: Dangerous Liaisons
Throughout the course of modern civilization, where monarchies and strict social class structures prevailed, to achieve the upper echelons of society there was one prerequisite: a strong lineage that was wealthy as well.
Review: All Quiet on the Western Front & the Modern War Film
The War Movie. The war movie has always been a revered medium, one of the most iconic genres in film. Time and time again we see the genre reinvented, with each director putting a new spin on what a war movie should accomplish.
Recommendation: 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Stripped of the constant flow of information that pervades daily life, how could you confirm that the world around you has perished? Dan Trachtenberg’s brilliant film 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) explores this phenomenon, assisted by the tropes of irrational conspiracy theories, captive and capturer, and conventional apocalyptic cinema.
Series Review: Don’t Watch Inventing Anna
To my surprise, the Inventing Anna ended up being a tortuous drag that I forced myself to finish simply because I felt I’d made it too far to give up entirely.
Movie Recommendation: C’mon C’mon(2021)
It’s tough being someone who “hates” kids and whose favorite movie is all about a kid. It’s because it’s just that good. C’mon C’mon fell into my lap on a plane ride, and suffice to say this was the only flight I’ve been on where I didn’t anxiously throw up.
How to Get Through a Bad Movie
Sophie gives some sage wisdom on how to bear those movies that can’t help but disappoint.
Series Recommendation: Maid
This season’s Netflix addition have much to offer for viewers of all preferences. Here, Clementine recommends a heart wrenching character piece entitled Maid.
DIFF Review: Fear Street
As October comes to a close it’s time to look back and reflect on the best, most fright inducing works that’ve come out of this year. Here, Sophie delves into the tripart Netflix series: Fear Street.
The Homespun Charm of Me, Earl, And The Dying Girl
In an era filled with countless teen dramas, and specifically teen novel adaptations, Hannah gives an overview of what makes Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl (2015) worth a second look.
The Suicide Squad: Why It Worked This Time
After the mixed reviews of director David Ayer’s Suicide Squad (2016), some fan favorites, namely Harley Quinn, return in The Suicide Squad (2021). Sofia examines how director James Gunn’s new and improved version of this team of ragtag villains finally struck gold.
Meet the Editorial Team
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Olivia Shamberger
EDITOR IN CHIEF
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Madysen Rufener
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Blake Menin
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Sophie Zhu
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Logan Dracos
STAFF WRITER
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Winslow Griffen
STAFF WRITER
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Siena Fowler
STAFF WRITER
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Vittoria Corvelli
STAFF WRITER
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Jaylen Faison
STAFF WRITER
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Sola Corrado
STAFF WRITER
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Ryan Siddiqi
STAFF WRITER
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Evelyn Shue
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Cate Knothe
STAFF WRITER
