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Henry Dupree

Henry Dupree, Senior Columnist

Grade 12

If you were a city, what would you be?

Zion from The Matrix

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Movies filled to the brim with passion, craft and artistry nevertheless continued to find their way into viewers’ hearts this year.

The Black & White’s 10 best movies of 2024

By Henry Dupree, Asha Tallapragada, Robert Graham, Katja Treadwell, and Stella Bleiweis
January 27, 2025
Unquestionably, Bob Dylan is a mythic figure; his story is as rich, complex, and never-ending as America itself. That his life should be adapted again, updated and re-told to a new generation should come as a surprise to no one.

“A Complete Unknown”: Don’t think twice, Dylan’s all right

By Henry Dupree
January 21, 2025
Michael Keaton has a bit of a secret: his new movie “Goodrich,” released this past October in theaters nationwide, has flown almost completely under the general public’s radar. Keaton is certainly not trying to hide the film’s existence.

“Goodrich”: A low-budget romp that feels much more valuable than its price tag

By Henry Dupree
November 13, 2024
While “Civil War” leans more toward populist cinematic conventions and makes its themes very easily digestible, that isn’t entirely bad. In the end, the movie remains a wild ride.

“Civil War”: “An American nightmare”

By Henry Dupree
April 28, 2024
Quantifiable craft collides with untold scores of human emotions, and audiences see how the power of love acts as a conduit for exceptional cooking.

“The Taste of Things”: A deliciously dramatic full-course meal

By Henry Dupree
March 6, 2024
Where most films would solely focus on the race itself, “Ferrari” uses the race as a vehicle to explore and heighten elements that are usually left underdeveloped in more standard sports biopics.

Ferrari: A fast and assured win, though not a ferocious one

By Henry Dupree
February 16, 2024
Here are The Black & White’s picks for the top 10 movies of 2023

The Black & White’s 10 best movies of 2023

By Henry Dupree, Aya Chami, Katelyn Leonard, and Rylan Ammerman
February 2, 2024
“Wonka” Review: A hatful of chocolate cheer

“Wonka” Review: A hatful of chocolate cheer

By Henry Dupree
January 23, 2024
What’s most important to know about “The Eras Tour” is that it’s not just a movie; it’s Taylor Swift, the pop star, the experience and the must-see event all rolled into one.

“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” is the bare minimum (and that’s okay)

By Henry Dupree
November 28, 2023
Michael Fassbender plays the titular killer, who doubles down on his methods of execution in an attempt to exact revenge and keep his life from spiraling out of control. 

“The Killer”: Fincher’s alienating but uncompromised latest

By Henry Dupree
November 20, 2023
These are “stories,” first and foremost, and each film provides necessary context about their origins. Anderson is adapting stories that are primarily light, fun and intended for children, but he treats each text with the utmost respect. 

Wes Anderson’s Roald Dahl roundup: Pushing the boundaries of story adaptations

By Henry Dupree
October 19, 2023
Since its 1984 release, the film’s reputation has flourished and its status as “the greatest concert film of all time” has only been rivaled by enduring classics like The Band’s “The Last Waltz” and The Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.”

“Stop Making Sense” 40th anniversary: A Talking Heads concert film charged up on human electricity

By Henry Dupree
September 26, 2023
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" manages to succeed as a Spider-Man film while feeling refreshingly original and never overly derivative.

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”: An exhilarating thrill-ride of the web-slinger’s best

By Henry Dupree
June 6, 2023
The opening of Ari Aster’s latest film, “Beau is Afraid” lasts only a couple minutes, but manages to be startling, uncomfortable, funny and inexplicable — indicative of the entire 3-hour experience.

“Beau is Afraid”: A delightful, anxiety-fueled endurance test of epic proportions

By Henry Dupree
May 1, 2023
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