Madison Brek

‘Under The Silver Lake’ Review: An Explosively Funny Neo-Noir Destined for Cult Classic Status

Andrew Garfield shines in ‘It Follows’ writer-director David Robert Mitchell’s much-anticipated follow-up. Read More

How John Cassavetes Pioneered Independent Filmmaking

There's a reason why people like Martin Scorsese frequently cite the writer-director as an influence. Read More

How ‘You Were Never Really Here’ Deconstructs Cinematic Violence and the Damaged Male Savior

By sparsely depicting graphic violence and presenting a non-glorified pseudo-hero, this film changes the game. Read More

A Tribute to Dance Scenes in Non-Musicals

There's nothing greater than a perfect dance scene. Read More

9 Great Performances by First-Time Actors

"Cinema is a mirror of reality and it is a filter." Read More

A Beginner’s Guide to James Stewart

An introduction to Hollywood's classic everyman. Read More

The Tom Ripley Showdown

Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest Tom Ripley of all? Read More

‘Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero’ Review: Great Dog, Mediocre Movie

This American hero will have trouble finding an audience. Read More

The Art of the Unconventional Adaptation

Films like 'Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters' and 'Adaptation' prove that sometimes an unconventional journey from page to screen… Read More