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Black Swan and Suspiria: Singing the Body Horror Electric
BLACK SWAN & SUSPIRIA: Singing The Body Horror Electric

Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan and Luca Guadagnino’s reimagining of Suspiria reinvigorate the very concept of body horror.

Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2019: Interview With 1985 Director Yen Tan

We were able to talk with Yen Tan, writer and director of the 1980s-set drama about AIDs called 1985.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Romantic Comedies
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Romantic Comedies

In celebration of Valentine’s Day month, our writers decided to focus on romantic comedies for this staff inquiry. Here are some of our favorites.

Is There Really Still Method In The Madness?
Is There Really Still Method In The Madness?

Do we need to reassess our own reaction to extreme method acting and should there be a line, a limit, on how far actors should go?

The All-Decade Oscars
The Oscars Keep Trying To Put A Bandage On A Broken Leg

After last night’s Oscars ceremony, we examine just how the Academy has struggled with their identity these past few years, now more than ever.

The Human Villains of Guillermo del Toro
The Human Villains Of Guillermo Del Toro

Guillermo del Toro is best known for his fantastical monsters – but his most striking creations are his horrible human antagonists.

Supporting Emerging Female Filmmakers: Coven Film Festival Report
Supporting Emerging Female Filmmakers: Coven Film Festival Report

Our editor-in-chief Manon de Reeper was able to attend the Coven Film Festival in San Francisco, a festival devoted to short films made by women.

We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay
We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay

Lynne Ramsay has been honored and recognized by critics and awards around the world. So why does it seem as though Hollywood refuses to recognize her incredible work?

LADY BIRD: Invisible perfection?
LADY BIRD: Invisible Perfection?

Lady Bird is one of the best modern coming of age stories, but the greatness likely stems from the small scenes many audiences might miss.

The MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Franchise, Ranked

The Mission: Impossible franchise has been going strong for over 20 years. Here is our ranking of the now six films.

Fantasy Science Pt. 21: Genetically Modified Animals In THE HUNGER GAMES & Real Life
Fantasy Science Pt. 21: Genetically Modified Animals In THE HUNGER GAMES & Real Life

In this part of Fantasy Science, we will focus on the reality of genetically modified animals in the context of The Hunger Games.

The Rampant Rise Of Meta-Humor And THE LEGO MOVIE 2
The Rampant Rise Of Meta-Humor & THE LEGO MOVIE 2

While popular franchise films utilizing meta-humor still perform well, the longevity of this approach remains unclear as both the Deadpool and Lego franchises are trending slightly downward at the box office.

So You Want To Make A Movie... Now What?
So You Want To Make A Movie… Now What?

Making a film may seem like a daunting task, but here we break down the steps to do so – and perhaps make it seem not so daunting after all!

Racing Towards Reality: The Acting Of Jim Carrey In THE TRUMAN SHOW

Jim Carrey’s performance in The Truman Show is one that deserves to be discussed, as it is one of extraordinary duality, showing his comedic chops in addition to his growing dramatic talents.

Mental Illness In The Movies: How FRANK Debunks The Myth Of The Tortured Artist

The lesson of Frank is that mental illness is a hindrance, not a gift of inspiration, and romanticising it is a dangerous road to go down.