‘Babe’ is an Award-Worthy Tale About the Underpig
Nominated for Best Picture in 1996, 'Babe' is not just a story about a talking pig but also about compassion and believing in yourself.
Mary Beth McAndrews
Navigating Sexuality and Utility in ‘Ghost in the Shell’
Mamuro Oshii's 1995 anime is a fascinating examination of the female cyborg and her assumed sexuality.
‘Cloverfield,’ ‘Trollhunter,’ and the Birth of the Found Footage Monster Movie
DIY aesthetics meet big budget productions in two films from the late aughts.
Bryan Bertino and 21st-Century Nihilism
Director Bryan Bertino's filmography is a dark and hopeless dive into the unpredictability of violence and the inability to truly avoid it.
The Frustrating Beauty of ‘The World to Come’
Despite its amazing performances and stunning cinematography, Mona Fastvold’s romantic drama can't shake off the overdone tropes about lesbian relationships.
‘Mayday’ is a War Movie Full of Whimsy and a Bit Too Much Ambition
Karen Cinorre's film is reminiscent of the work of Wes Anderson but with a violent twist.
‘Superior’ is Beautiful and Bland
Erin Vassilopoulos’ feature debut is meticulously designed but lacks the story to hold up its beauty.
Science Collides With Folk Horror in Ben Wheatley’s ‘In the Earth’
Wheatley is back to his genre roots with this trippy interpretation of folk horror.
2020 Was the Year of Found Footage and Creative DIY Filmmaking
Even a pandemic can't stop horror filmmakers from tapping into the found footage genre to create terror in the digital world.
The 20 Best Animated Series of 2020
With their fantastical escapes and beautiful worlds, these shows served as much-needed reprieves from a dark year.
