Gabriella Wrighten - The Brown Daily Herald

Gabriella is a senior from Los Angeles, concentrating in English, Modern Culture and Media, and Literary Arts. If she’s not at the movies, you can find her coaching the Dodgers from her dorm, plotting her future Big Brother win or perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe.

A picture of Violet Gates, the main character of "Drop" played by Meghann Fahy. In the picture, the character is wearing a red dress in an upscale restaurant and is looking a her phone with a concerned and distressed expression on her face.

Arts & Culture

Don’t take ‘Drop’ too seriously

By Gabriella Wrighten | April 13

Director Christopher Landon’s latest film is a fun addition to the technology-inspired thriller collection.

Various characters from the cast under a blue sky with a Minecraft creeper in the corner.

Review

‘A Minecraft Movie’ has something for everyone

By Gabriella Wrighten | April 7

The film stays loyal to its namesake game, delivering vivid visuals alongside a family-friendly story.

Arts & Culture

‘Holland’ kills any desire to go to the theater

By Gabriella Wrighten | April 2

The film provides largely underwhelming characters, lackluster storytelling and almost no mystery.

A picture of Jack Quaid in a suit upside down falling from a hole in the ceiling.

Review

‘Novocaine’ packs a punch

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 17

Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen deliver a fresh and unique take on an often stale genre.

Two versions of Robert Pattinson look at the screen.

Review

Despite falling short of expectations, ‘Mickey 17’ is a pleasure to watch

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 12

Even with a talented cast and crew, Bong Joon Ho’s latest film fails to provide more than humor.

Bridget Jones (played by Renée Zellweger) rests her head on Roxster's (played by Leo Woodall) shoulder. The two are sitting outside in two chairs in a dark, nighttime setting.

Arts & Culture

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ turns trash into treasure

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 6

The sequel ditches the worst of Bridget’s personality, allowing it to reach new heights.

The head of a stuffed monkey on a person's body, staring at the camera through their legs.

Arts & Culture

‘The Monkey’ is fun, but that’s about it

By Gabriella Wrighten | February 25

The film delivers little story and emotion, instead opting for shock-driven laughs and outrageous violence.

Captain America, played by Anthony Mackie, stands in a black suit in a softly lit bedroom holding the red, white and blue Captain America shield.

Arts & Culture

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a poor start for a powerful new version of the hero

By Gabriella Wrighten | February 19

For the last decade and a half, Disney has been churning out Marvel films with regularity. Fans got used to receiving a few films a year, each carefully crafted and strategically released to form a cohesive universe — or multiverse. But since “Avengers: Endgame” — briefly the highest-grossing ...

Close up shot of Sophie Thatcher playing Iris in "Companion". Her eyes glitter a brilliant blue beneath teal eyeshadow. Red lipstick colors her smirk.

Arts & Culture

‘Companion’ brings a fun twist to an old story, but not much else

By Gabriella Wrighten | February 12

Even with an enjoyable premise and strong acting, the film fails to stand out within the horror genre.

Kendrick Lamar stands with a microphone among a crowd of dancers in red, white and blue.

Arts & Culture

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show stuns with powerful commentary and raw vocals

By Gabriella Wrighten | February 9

The rapper’s performance blended strong political messages with smash-hit songs.