Author: Christopher Campbell
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The Legend of Tarzan is the Best-Looking Bad Superhero Movie of the Year
Another classic character gets another disappointing reboot. Tarzan is a tricky character for the movies these days. Never mind that the classic pulp stories aren’t…
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How Steven Spielberg Made Us Feel Okay About Our Doom
There’s more to his filmography than light and dark periods. With the release of The BFG this July 4th weekend, we are celebrating by Deconstructing Spielberg,…
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The Dilemma of Documenting America’s Homeless Problem
There’s a difficulty in addressing such a big issue on film. In the popular 2003 documentary The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, viewers meet a homeless…
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6 Filmmaking Tips From Mel Brooks
The 90-year-old comedy legend’s advice is a mix of serious and silly.
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The Distinct Rise of Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Why the former TV VP is currently the MVP of TV. Throughout the fifth season of Veep, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s character, Selina Meyer, was concerned about her…
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The Secret to Sequels Is In the Details
Why so many follow-ups are falling flat. There’s been talk of sequel fatigue this summer, and the failure of Independence Day: Resurgence is the latest piece…
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An FAQ for Independence Day: Resurgence
We attempt to answer burning questions about the ID4 sequel. Independence Day is a crowd-pleasing blockbuster with a bunch of plot holes and loads of dumb…
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6 Filmmaking Tips From Roland Emmerich
There’s more to his magic than just destroying landmarks.
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The Real, Obvious Primary Difference Between the Two O.J. Simpson Miniseries
Doc or drama? Get you a man who can do both.
