1970s
In this first edition of She Looks Back, we take a moment to look back at the Hitchc*ck inspired Last Embrace from director John Demme – a film that deserves a second look.
Ken Wiederhorn’s mostly forgotten 1977 film Shock Waves is an apt metaphor about the fear of a fascist planet.
Sweetback’s rage is infectious, especially since the relations between the police and the black community have changed so little since the film’s release.
While Emperor of the North (1973) accurately portrays the unique subculture of the hobo in many ways, it also does itself a disservice by removing friendship between hobos, a central aspect of hobohemia.
In our latest entry of Anarchic Cinema, we discuss Nick Zedd’s 1979 undiluted cinematic punk rock film They Eat Scum.
Matthew Roe introduces Anarchic Cinema, the beginning of a new series focusing on the evolution of art from the obvious to the complex.
Every year, between five to ten movies are bestowed the honor of being nominated by…
In Suspiria, Argento’s use of space, lighting, vivid colors, grandiose set pieces, and Goblin’s score create a masterclass in suspense and subliminal terror.
John Waters’ 1974 camp comedy pushed audiences out of their comfort zones, via a raucous celebration of queerness at its most unconventional.
Our next installment of Take Two sees us examine David Lynch’s divisive debut feature about strange dreams and deformed children: Eraserhead.
Michelle Sabato, an Italian American herself, takes a closer look at The Godfather, and what “family” means to Italian Americans.
We take a look at Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai Du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, which deals with the mundane in a truly unique way.
The next in our Sculptures in Time series about Andrei Tarkovsky’s films is The Mirror, a film very autobiographical and surreal in nature.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a flawed yet misunderstood film, imbuing some of the best that the franchise has ever had to offer.
Holiday Horrors provide a comforting alternative to the forced gaiety of the season – and Black Christmas is one of the best to watch.