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America’s ‘Cold Pursuit’ of European Action Cinema

The latest Liam Neeson revenge drama is just another entry in a long line of watered down Hollywood wannabes.

‘The Misandrists’ Review: Bruce LaBruce, Feminism, and Camp

The queer Canadian filmmaker offers a funny yet critical take on gender and sexuality.

Mark Duplass and Ray Romano Discuss Their Platonic Rom-Com Cancer Movie ‘Paddleton’

We chat with the actors about crafting their characters as well as their chemistry in the moments between “Action” and “Cut.”

One Last Midnight: The Philosophy of ‘True Detective’

Take a ride through Carcossa with this video primer on the cosmic horror and philosophy of 'True Detective.'

Phone Calls in Movies: How Remote Communication Can Enhance a Scene

Watch two video essays analyzing how phone calls, texting, and video calls can be used creatively in modern media.

What Critics Thought About ‘The Terminator’ in 1984

'The Terminator' is considered an all-time action great, but how was it received by critics back when it was initially released?

15 Underrated Romantic Movies Directed By Women

We created the perfect Valentine’s Day watch list filled with underrated gems from equally underrated female directors.

The Academy is Wrong

Filmmakers begin to speak out against The Academy's decision to relegate four awards to commercial breaks and the message is the clear: this is wrong.

27 Things We Learned from the ‘Valentine’ Commentary

"At least this time I didn't have to have everyone die with a pesky urban legend, I could just lay waste to them."

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A Conversation with ‘What Men Want’ Director Adam Shankman

The director behind behind Hairspray (2007) and the remake of the Nancy Meyers' comedy talks to us about his feelings on opening day, choosing your battles, Erykah Badu as living art, and loving what …

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Howard the Duck is a Great Marvel Comics Superhero

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8 Times Romantic Movies Became So Full of Love That They Broke Into Song

Celebrating the musical moments in everyday romance movies that stole the show

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The Putrid, Repulsive, Unparalleled Romance of Peter Jackson’s ‘Braindead’

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