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Author: Alex Vitti
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A Brief History of Strange Czechoslovakian Movie Posters
How Czechoslovakia created some of the most interesting film art.
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Paul Thomas Anderson: A Connoisseur of Toxic Masculinity
An exhaustive video essay examines the emotional struggles of the men across this auteur’s filmography.
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The Unsung Heroes of Romantic Comedies
The genre’s supporting characters consistently steal the show.
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‘Supercon’ Review: Revenge Against the Nerds?
A crude film that punches down on the audience most likely to enjoy it.
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Introducing the Waller-Bridgeian Woman
How the British comedienne has created a new archetype for women in media.
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The Best Year In Movies Was 1939
The obvious choice is sometimes the right one.
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A Recent History of Movies that Look and Feel like a Memory
Three fine examples of filmmakers bringing their memories to life for audiences.
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How the Safdie Brothers Test the Limits of Our Empathy
The duo’s shockingly human characters push the audience to question their innate support of a protagonist.
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The Tepid Relationship between Romantic Comedies and the Oscars
Films like ‘The Big Sick’ highlight the glaring blind spot the Academy has towards the lighthearted genre.