LIFE: Shortsighted Characters Alienate The Viewer From A Gripping Story
LIFE: Shortsighted Characters Alienate The Viewer From A Gripping Story

Life certainly nails its big moments, but it’s frustrating that what could have been a memorable classic handicapped itself with hapless characters.

Movies Opening In Cinemas On March 31 - The Zookeeper's Wife
Movies Opening In Cinemas On March 31

Opening in US cinemas this week are The Zookeeper’s Wife, The Boss Baby, Ghost In The Shell and more. We’ve compiled the info & trailers.

The Beginner's Guide: Denis Villeneuve, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Denis Villeneuve, Director

In this beginner’s guide, we explore Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s journey from psychological indies to mainstream blockbusters.

GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM: A Sad Tale, Told With Sensitivity
GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM: A Sad Tale, Told With Sensitivity

God Knows Where I Am lacks the necessary energy, yet successfully tackles the issues of freedom and the unnecessary loss of life.

WIN IT ALL Trailer
WIN IT ALL Trailer

Director Joe Swanberg’s brand of improvisational character pieces has been successful before and he returns to Netflix with Win It All.

THAT MAN FROM RIO: Where the International Thriller Meets Madcap Comedy
THAT MAN FROM RIO: International Thriller Meets Madcap Comedy

A dazzling picture that’s as comedic as it is entertaining, bursting with a Brazilian energy that brings to mind the Bossa Nova rhythms of Sergio Mendes.

Casey Neistat
Do What You Can’t: YouTube Filmmaking & Casey Neistat

Casey Neistat is raising the bar of YouTube filmmaking, leading a new generation of creators that are democratizing the process of filmmaking.

THE BELKO EXPERIMENT: A Lack Of Experimentation Makes For A Forgettable, Shallow Movie
THE BELKO EXPERIMENT: A Lack Of Experimentation Makes For A Forgettable, Shallow Movie

The Belko Experiment did nothing to set itself apart, putting unremarkable characters in a mundane setting, in a story we’ve seen before.

ALIEN: COVENANT & The Problem With Prequels
ALIEN: COVENANT & The Problem With Prequels

The original Alien left many questions unanswered, which upcoming prequels will address. But do we even need those questions answered?

Actors As Auteurs: Making Room For Other Collaborators In Film Authorship
Actors As Auteurs: Making Room For Other Collaborators In Film Authorship

It’s time we opened up auteur theory to include more than the director; actors leave unique marks on their films, and deserve our critical attention.

"If We Build It, They Will Come:" Looking Toward This Month's Women's Media Summit With Filmmaker & Activist, Maria Giese
“If We Build It, They Will Come:” Looking Toward This Month’s Women’s Media Summit With Filmmaker & Activist, Maria Giese

We spoke with director & activist Maria Giese about the incredible organizational efforts behind the Women’s Media Summit, taking place 31 March – 2 April.

BOKEH: outside the depth of field
BOKEH: Outside The Depth Of Field

Bokeh is a stripped down take on a dystopian apocalypse- and like the best sci-fi, offers a bleak commentary on modern society.

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GRADUATION Trailer

In Cristian Mungiu’s Graduation, a father is trying to keep his daughter’s future together after a violent attack.

How The DIVERGENT Series Helped Me Accept My Identity
How The DIVERGENT Series Helped Me Understand My Identity

In this very personal feature, Zachary Kennedy explains how the Divergent series helped him understand his sexual identity: instead of belonging to one “faction”, he belongs to more.

DIG TWO GRAVES: A Visually Stunning Southern Gothic Nightmare
DIG TWO GRAVES: A Visually Stunning Southern Gothic Nightmare

Dig Two Graves is a visually stunning low budget Gothic thriller, which is effectively surreal and compelling.