The Emperor’s New Score
Just how would John Williams musically close the 'Star Wars' trilogy?
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The Winkie’s Diner Scene is the Key to ‘Mulholland Drive’
Here's a video essay on why the Winkie's Diner scene is the key to understanding 'Mulholland Drive.'
The Crocs Are Hungry Again in ‘Black Water: Abyss’
Director Andrew Traucki is now three for three when it comes to tense and terrifying animal-attack movies.
‘When Michael Calls’ Is a 70s TV Horror Movie Worth Picking Up
"15 years ago Helen's nephew died... or did he?"
Liz Garbus on the Vulnerability of ‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’
In this interview, filmmaker Liz Garbus discusses the making of her hit docuseries I'll Be Gone in the Dark and the state of the true crime genre.
‘Al Adamson: The Masterpiece Collection’ Is One of the Year’s Best Home Video Releases
Al Adamson was something special, and now he's gotten a Blu-ray box set to memorialize both the man and his work.
Five Comic Books to Read Before ‘Project Power’
'Project Power' is the latest in a long line of films and comic books deconstructing superhero concepts.
How They Shot the Impossible Mirror Scene in ‘Contact’
Mirror, mirror on the wall what's the most mind-boggling blue screen effect of them all?
Christopher Walken Is an Action Hero in ‘McBain’
This might not be the actor’s most well-known outing as a Vietnam veteran, but it’s easily the most entertaining.
Fleischer Studios Taught Superman to Quit Leaping and Fly
The Fleischer brothers reluctantly agreed to take on Superman, and in the process, they revolutionized the character.
The Power of Jeon Do-yeon’s Silence in ‘Secret Sunshine’
Jeon delivers a jaw-dropping performance as a grieving mother.
The Real Story That Inspired ‘The Fugitive’
Unlike the movie, who the guilty party was in this scenario is still up for debate. Who really killed Marilyn Sheppard in 1954?
The Cinematic Resonances of ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’
Here's a video that teases out the cinematic resonances between 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and the work of Jane Campion, Stanley Kubrick, and others.
‘Inception’ and the Phenomenon of Subliminal Influence
Here's a video essay about why Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' still has us dreaming big, ten years later.
It’s Never Too Early to Learn That Everything is a Remix
In this edition of Cinephile Summer Camp, we present a movie marathon that should make your kids appreciate how film stories repeat and evolve.
‘Umbrella Academy’ Gets a Welcome Do-Over With Its Second Season
The Netflix superhero series finds its groove in a 1960s-set season that's pure entertainment.
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