‘Alien: Covenant’ and the Nature of Horror
A look at where 'Covenant' is similar to the original 'Alien,' and where it differs. Read More
May 30, 2017
Jake Orthwein
James Gray’s Radical Classicism in The Lost City of Z
To watch James Gray’s The Lost City of Z is to be transported, in more ways than one, to a… Read More
May 23, 2017
The Moral Conundrum(s) of Woody Allen
Okay, so what are we talking about here? Morality? Choice? The randomness of life? Murder? Read More
May 23, 2017
A Master at Work: Lessons Learned from “The Godfather Notebook”
We dig into Francis Ford Coppola's notes to learn lessons from a master at the peak of his power. Read More
May 14, 2017
Cinema, AI, and Human Nature
Why being honest about AI stifles good storytelling. Open any newspaper and you’ll find a profusion of articles and op-eds… Read More
April 26, 2017
A Brief History of the ‘Hangout’ Film
More than a sub-genre; a way of life.Filmmakers have worked within recognizable genres for nearly as long as they’ve told stories.… Read More
April 20, 2017
‘Her’: Modern Love, Ancient Wisdom
What Eastern philosophy says about Spike Jonze’s sci-fi romance. Read More
April 12, 2017
‘Signs’ and ‘Arrival’: A Philosophical Comparison
What the two alien invasion films tell us about existential questions.Ever since H.G. Wells released “The War of the Worlds”… Read More
April 4, 2017
Beyoncé is Being Courted for the New ‘Lion King’
What Favreau’s choice for Nala says about the adaptation.As Beauty and the Beast rakes in enormous sums, Disney’s next live-action… Read More
March 31, 2017