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20 More Christmas Movies That Have Little To Do With Christmas
20 More Christmas Movies That Have Little To Do With Christmas

If you want to furnish the holidays with a bit of supplementary “cheer”, pop in one of these gems and you find yourself with some holiday cheer.

Deus Ex Machina: Acceptable Coincidence or a Cop-out?
Deus Ex Machina: Acceptable Coincidence or a Cop-out?

Deus ex machina is a sign of lazy writing. Its implausibility takes advantage of the people who pay to see the work and it mocks their intelligence.

5 Films To Watch from AFI Fest 2020
5 Films To Watch from AFI Fest 2020

The recently concluded edition of the AFI Fest was one of the first to have…

The Perfectionistic Escapism Of Time Loop Movies
The Perfectionistic Escapism Of Time Loop Movies

The ability to repeat a day or series of events may be less comforting for some than for others, but it allows an undeniable and unique freedom from time.

10 Films that Utilize a Frame Narrative
10 Films that Utilize a Frame Narrative

Sara Di Muzio looks at ten films that utilize a frame narrative to striking thematic effect and resonate far beyond Shakespeare and various media.

How GOLDENEYE Saw Dimly Into The Future Of Bond
How GOLDENEYE Saw Dimly Into The Future Of Bond

Even if GoldenEye might not be the game-changing masterpiece that it could have been, it does play the Bond game well.

The Cinematic Language of Dinesh D'Souza: America's Popular Far-Right Filmmaker
The Propagandist Language Of Dinesh D’Souza: America’s Popular Far-Right Filmmaker

Dinesh D’Souza, a celebrated far-right political commentator, author and documentary filmmaker, has dizzying propaganda films that bleed misinformation.

5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch for Independent Film-Lovers
5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch for Independent Film-Lovers

Reflecting on the festival’s conclusion, we want to shine a light on some hidden gems that deserve to be on the independent film lover’s radar.

5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch That Will Resonate with General Audiences
5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch That Will Resonate with General Audiences

Reflecting on the festival’s conclusion, we want to shine a light on some hidden gems that deserve to be on the general public’s radar.

Transcendental Meditation Through the Films of David Lynch
Transcendental Meditation Through the Films of David Lynch

Transcendental meditation can provide a wealth of benefits and David Lynch’s grand filmography can become the key to open the door.

Away from the Hype: CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST
Away from the Hype: CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST

In the latest Away from the Hype, Sean Fallon looks back at the 1980 film, Cannibal Holocaust.

The Beginner's Guide: George A. Romero
The Beginner’s Guide: George A. Romero

He was an independent filmmaker in the truest sense of the word. The films discussed all showcase Romero’s voice and fearless spirit.

THE SIMPSONS Epic Treehouse of Horror Marathon

Stephanie Archer presents the best 13 episodes of the Treehouse of Horror series in this epic marathon from The Simpsons.

Selling Yourself: SAVING MR. BANKS
Selling Yourself: SAVING MR. BANKS

Ultimately, it is better to take the glorification of a powerful figure with a grain of salt, rather than a spoonful of sugar.

HANNIBAL RISING: Anti-Fascism Without Ideology
HANNIBAL RISING: Anti-Fascism Without Ideology

Hannibal Rising poses the question about what kinds of monsters we make of ourselves by settling for the aesthetics of political virtue.