Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo is a History and FAMST double major and a Stephen King enthusiast. They can be found sipping on a bottomless mug of coffee while complaining about university listservs.

January 25, 2022

Literature in Review: Shabby Chic Lyricism Shines in “Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You”

By Katie Caracciolo

Collins’ deeply personal collection systematically covers love, loss, lust, childhood, parenting, the joys (and dangers) of jogging in Los Angeles and the disintegration of a romantic partnership.

January 4, 2022

Jingling to the Jukebox

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo explores the emotional nuances contained in holiday music's snowy package.

October 7, 2021

Killing the “Final Girl”

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo explores the "Final Girl" trope in horror movies, delving into the past and recent representation of women in the genre.

August 4, 2021

In Review: Shyamalan Delivers Silly Thrills in “Old”

By Katie Caracciolo

Shyamalan’s fans, as well as moviegoers simply looking for a fun way to spend a fully engrossing 108 minutes, will be pleased.

July 8, 2021

“Cruella” Offers Another Iconic Example of Disney’s Failed LGBTQ Representation

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo examines the performative LGBTQ representation in Disney media.

June 18, 2021

A Comprehensive Guide to Big Media’s Queerbaiting Crimes

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the exploitation of queer identities in popular media.

March 1, 2021

Pandemic-Era Rule Changes Should Usher in a New Era for Awards Shows

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the changing environment of awards shows amidst a pandemic ultimately devoid of the traditional movie-going experience.

February 22, 2021

In Review: Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” Confronts the Reality of the American Dream

By Katie Caracciolo

Though the Golden Globes wrongly classifies it as a foreign language film, “Minari” is one of the truest contributions to the American storytelling tradition.

February 10, 2021

On This Day: Celebrating 50 Years of Carole King’s “Tapestry”

By Katie Caracciolo

No. 25 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” “Tapestry” has long since taken its rightful place at the heart of the American soft-rock canon.

January 31, 2021

“How to Make a Rainbow” Stars Open Up in MCC “Cup of Culture” Series

By Katie Caracciolo

Above all else, both the film and Martinez’s words in the Q&A session reinforce how important it was for her that she and her daughter embark on the journey of her gender transition together.

January 23, 2021

In Review: Carey Mulligan Delivers a Career Highlight in “Promising Young Woman”

By Katie Caracciolo

As we look back on 2020, “Promising Young Woman” stands as an example of the thrilling work that can come out of even the darkest of times.

December 18, 2020

“Harry Potter” and the Heat Death of the Author

By Katie Caracciolo

Katie Caracciolo unpacks the recent condemnable actions of author J.K. Rowling and the dangers of the resulting attempted reclamation of her previously blindly beloved series.

November 18, 2020

“Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey” Screenwriter Christina Hodson Delights in Pollock Theater’s Script to Screen Series

By Katie Caracciolo

As part of the Script to Screen series, Ryan moderated a lively discussion with “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” screenwriter and co-producer Christina Hodson.