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Book Review: Alexandra West's "Films Of The New French Extremity"
Book Review: Alexandra West’s “Films Of The New French Extremity”

In Films of The New French Extremity, Alexandra West studies French horror films which are known for graphically brutal depictions of sex and violence.

Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival Roundup
Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival Roundup

If you’re a fan of film and/or soccer it’s impossible not to find things to like in all of these films, which played at this year’s Soccer Film Festival.

Why A Ms. Marvel Movie Needs To Happen
Why A Ms. Marvel Movie Needs To Happen

The adventures of Ms. Marvel aka Kamala Khan are already among Marvel’s highest selling comic book properties – and bringing her story to the big screen would not only be a financial success, but a cultural one, too.

SUSPIRIA: Will Luca Guadagnino Kill Off the Film’s Good Reputation, or Make it Popular with a Whole New Generation?

In a world full of soulless remakes, Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria is one that has the potential to be fresh, exciting and unique.

Away from the Hype: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we take a look at The Dark Knight Rises, the final cap to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.

"F*ck Superheroes": Trope Maintenance Vs. Trope Subversion in DEADPOOL 2
“F*ck Superheroes”: Trope Maintenance Vs. Trope Subversion In DEADPOOL 2

Deadpool 2 is the most recent, and to some minds, most egregious, example of a mainstream film figuring out that it can benefit from appearing subversive, without needing to put in the creative work of fulfilling this promise.

SXSW: The Virtual Reality Future
SXSW: The Virtual Reality Future

Jax Griffin was initially extremely sceptical of the possibilities of virtual reality, but as she explored the VR projects available during the SXSW VR expo and spoke with the creators, she soon changed her mind.

BLADE RUNNER 2049: More Misanthropic Than Misogynistic?
BLADE RUNNER 2049: More Misanthropic Than Misogynistic?

While many found the 2017 release of Blade Runner 2049 to be misogynistic, the perceived sexism within the film may be more than meets the eye as the movie turns out to express anxiety about the past and not the future and an avoidance of human society.

Staff Inquiry: Better Than The Book

For this month’s Staff Inquiry, we’re examining films that were better than their original book counterparts, and we came up with some great examples.

Time Crisis: EDGE OF TOMMOROW
Time Crisis: EDGE OF TOMMOROW

In this segment of Time Crisis, we look back at the 2014 hit Edge of Tomorrow, examining why this is the best time loop film since Groundhog Day.

Fantasy Science Pt. 6: Teleportation In Film & Real Life
Fantasy Science Pt. 6: Teleportation In Film & Real Life

Film Inquiry’s resident physicist takes a look at teleportation in film and TV, explains how teleportation would work, theoretically, and whether one day we might be teleporting from A to B.

Tribeca Interview: PHENOMS Executive Producers Mario Melchiot & David Worthen Brooks On Revealing The Human Side Of The Beautiful Game
Tribeca Interview: PHENOMS Executive Producers Mario Melchiot & David Worthen Brooks On Revealing The Human Side Of The Beautiful Game

Lee Jutton had the chance to sit down and talk with the executive producers of PHENOMS, a new soccer documentary series, Mario Melchiot and David Worthen Brooks about how they chose their subjects and some of the most powerful moments they captured on the camera.

BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload
BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload

Zac Hestand takes a look back at the comic movie classic Batman Returns and how its overload of villains spawned an industry standard.

Interview With Paul Schrader, Writer & Director Of FIRST REFORMED
Interview With Paul Schrader, Writer & Director Of FIRST REFORMED

We were able to talk with the great Paul Schrader, director and writer of the upcoming film First Reformed, out on May 18th.

Away From The Hype: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
Away From The Hype: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT

In our latest Away From the Hype, we examine The Blair Witch Project, seeing if the classic found footage horror still holds up after all this time.