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THE MAKING OF MIDDLE-EARTH (Book Review): Author Ian Nathan’s Definitive History Of Peter Jackson’s Films

Ian Nathan’s new book provides a definitive account of how Peter Jackson and his crew ripped Middle Earth from the page and translated it to the big screen.

Comparing Companions: How Fantasy Handles Its Creatures

Can epic fantasy work without the bond between a hero and their creatures at the forefront of the narrative?

BEATRIZ AT DINNER & Trump At The Movies

Beatriz at Dinner is one of the earliest reactionary films of the Trump Era. The question remains whether or not it has any answers for the current climate.

AMÉLIE: Manic Pixie Dream Girl Or Feminist?

What kind of character is Audrey Tautou play in Amélie when we examine her again 18 years since the film’s initial release? Read on for our verdict.

From THE KING'S SPEECH to TOLKIEN: The Reductiveness Of The Paint-By-Numbers Biopic
From THE KING’S SPEECH to TOLKIEN: The Reductiveness Of The Paint-By-Numbers Biopic

We delve into biopics, specifically how the mundaneness of the stories of these real people actually do them a disservice.

The World is a Window in THE COLOUR OF POMEGRANATES
The World Is A Window In THE COLOUR OF POMEGRANATES

The Colour of Pomegranates is not only a window into the age of silent cinema, transplanted to 1969 but a window into a new way of thinking.

Why Is Godzilla King Of The Monsters?
Why Is Godzilla King Of The Monsters?

We look back at the history of Godzilla, starting in the 1954 Japanese film, and why the character has had a lasting impact all these years later.

THE TOP 25 FILMS OF 1939: A Look Back At "The Greatest Year In Movies"
The Top 25 Films Of 1939: A Look Back At “The Greatest Year In Movies”

1939 is often called the Greatest Year in Movies. A list of 25 classics from this memorable year in cinema prove why it surely contends for that title.

Queerly Ever After 1: GIRL STROKE BOY (1971)
Queerly Ever After #1: GIRL STROKE BOY (1971)

For all its flaws, Girls Stroke Boy is a portrayal that is more progressive than a lot of current cinematic depictions of trans people.

Revisiting Godzilla & His Foes
Revisiting Godzilla & His Foes

Six short reviews for six Godzilla films that give a solid exploration of Godzilla and his major foes. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

HIGH LIFE: Black Holes and the Science Fiction of Depression
Black Holes & The Science Fiction Of Depression In HIGH LIFE

What happens to those without resources to evacuate a dying world? John Stanford Owen examines life and humanity in High Life.

Ramin Djawadi & The Lannister Theme: How GAME OF THRONES Told Stories Through Song
Ramin Djawadi & The Lannister Theme: How GAME OF THRONES Told Stories Through Song

Game of Thrones wouldn’t be Game of Thrones without Ramin Djawadi, who has been producing consistently excellent scores for the past nine years.

Serial Killer Cinema: Deadly Depictions

Serial killers depicted in film have taken the industry by storm and became popularized by the audience and their need to question what they know about humanity.

TERMINATOR 2: The Action Blueprint
TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY: The Action Blueprint

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is one of the greatest action movies of all time. Read why it should be the blueprint for all future entries in the genre.

The Tweaked Neorealism Of DOGMAN
The Tweaked Neorealism Of DOGMAN

Dogman stands as a uniquely moving viewing experience, reinvigorating a film movement that otherwise might seem obsolete or outdated.