The Decade-Defining Darkness of ‘First Reformed’
Here's a video essay on why the pride and despair of Paul Schrader's film defines the latent darkness of the 2010s.
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Every James Bond Reference in the ‘Austin Powers’ Movies
Baby. Yeah, Baby.
Reimagining an Icon in ‘Lupin III: The First’
Lupin III is one of the first icons of manga and anime history. A new film that takes the character into 3D animation for the first time lives up to all the expectations that come with that legacy.
Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Consumerist Hellscape
In the alt-comedy duo's foray into the world of feature filmmaking, the absurdity of American capitalism is a deadly part of our reality.
How They Shot the Locust Scene in ‘Days of Heaven’
Everything in 'Days of Heaven' was accomplished in-camera. And yes that includes the locusts.
The Sound Design of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Turns out understanding how they designed the screams of the Nazgûl only makes them creepier.
Classic MCU Villainy Lurks Beneath the ‘WandaVision’ Premiere
We investigate the first two episodes to uncover their dark connections to comic books and the early phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Second Season of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ Loses Its Dark Center
When the disturbing first season made us feel bad, it was the sign of a job well done. The second season of the M. Night Shyamalan-produced series, unfortunately, just feels bad because it is bad.
‘Bloody Hell’ Heads to Finland for One Hell of a Bloody Good Time
A tale of survival with killer Finns, a cannibalistic giant, and love. What more could you ask for?
‘WandaVision’ Withholds Answers, but Delights in Its Pleasure-Delaying.
We review the first few episodes of Marvel's first Disney+ series and find a lot of pain mixed in with its nostalgic bliss.
The 50 Best Movies of 2020
Follow along as we count down the 50 Best Movies of 2020, according to the team at Film School Rejects.
‘News of the World’ Suggests Too Little Has Changed in America
There is violence here, but the warmth of human companionship takes precedence.
From ‘Fight Club’ to ‘Gone Girl’: Jeff Cronenweth’s Five Perfect Shots
We select the five perfect shots that best represent this cinematographer's eclectic career.
‘Outside the Wire’ Favors a Dull Lead Over Everything Else
Anthony Mackie as an android! Robot soldiers called Gumps! Too bad neither is the focus here.
‘Search Party’ Season 4 Goes Back to Its Missing Person Roots
The new season delivers the show's original premise with a twist: this time everything's real.
Understand the Sorrow at the Heart of ‘WandaVision’ With These Comics
We explore the heartbreaking romance between The Vision and Scarlet Witch through these seven key Marvel comics.
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