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Almost None: Revisiting SALTBURN
Almost None: Revisiting SALTBURN

Warning: Spoilers ahead! Emerald Fennell‘s Saltburn was not only one of the most anticipated films of 2023, but…

Shelley Duvall and the Gift of Gab
Shelley Duvall and the Gift of Gab

In most, Shelley Duvall’s characters were defined by the strange, guileless naturalism she brought to her roles, exemplified most by her ability to talk.

5 Movies to Watch Before MaXXXine
5 Movies to Watch Before MaXXXine

Before getting to Ti West’s Maxxxine, here are five other films to check out!

The Circle Of Life: Why THE LION KING Still Resonates 30 Years Later
The Circle Of Life: Why THE LION KING Still Resonates 30 Years Later

When I think of epic and intimate storytelling in animation, I think of The Lion King (1994).

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25 Years Later
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25 Years Later

With the recent temporary re-release of the Phantom Menace to honor its twenty-fifth anniversary, how does the film hold up?

ABIGAIL: How To Give Away The Ball With Your Marketing

Universal’s marketing kind of screwed the pooch with Abigail. I’m going to explore where specifically the advertising fumbled, and why.

BLUE VELVET Criterion Review: David Lynch’s Classic Arrives on 4K

Criterion has prepared a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray edition of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet. Let’s take a look!

WHY DO MODERN MOVIE TRAILERS SPOIL EVERYTHING?

The humble movie trailer: Hollywood’s first impression of any new piece of content.

No Way Up Democratizes the Underwater Thriller
NO WAY UP Represents The Democratization Of Bad Underwater Thrillers

Formerly the realm of big-budget blockbusters, the subgenre of underwater thrillers has been flooded with relentless low-budget pictures.

Why Animated Films Should Be Included In The Best Picture Category
Why Animated Films Should Be Included In The Best Picture Category

While it might take longer than we want, I hope that in the years to come we have an Academy Awards that shows the true range of cinema.

Zero-Waste Set Design: Redefining Sustainability In The Entertainment Industry
Zero-Waste Set Design: Redefining Sustainability In The Entertainment Industry

Now more than ever, filmmakers and production companies are gearing toward zero-waste set design.

THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations
THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the rising popularity of YA, especially on TikTok, show that there is still a bright future ahead for YA adaptations.

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Valentine's Day
Top 10 Movies To Watch This Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Coby Kiefert is here to give you a list of the ten best films for this holiday season.

The Future Is Female: Horror Heroines Of The 2010s And What They Signify
The Future Is Female: Horror Heroines Of The 2010s And What They Signify

Coby Kiefert walks you through how horror’s portrayal of women over the years has progressed, and what this gradual change signifies.

Horrific Inquiry: GOTHIKA (2003)

While Gothika may not have stood the test of time, or have the most plausible horror narrative, it delivers an eerie watch.