Author: Matthew Monagle
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Can Home Video Follow in the Footsteps of Vinyl and Print?
DVDs and VHS cassettes might just be a great alternative when you don’t own the digital media you thought you owned.
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The Horror “Revolution” Has Missed Its Television Mark
Even as shows like ‘The Terror’ and ‘Castle Rock’ garner strong reviews, horror television is still waiting for its breakout moment.
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Ben Foster and the Gradual Evolution of a Character Actor
Not many actors can claim movies as different as ‘Warcraft’ and ‘Leave No Trace’ on their resume.
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Hollywood’s Obsession with Cult Leaders Has Just Begun
Like most Hollywood trends, the rise of cult fiction is undoubtedly anchored to societal anxieties.
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The Directors of ‘Kin’ Talk Science-Fiction and Gun Violence
Fantasy or not, there’s no shortage of loaded imagery in ‘Kin’
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Netflix’s Original Movies Need a Better Breed of Trailers
Despite an impressive slate of upcoming films, Netflix still hasn’t found the answer to its mediocre marketing.
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The Creators of ‘Searching’ on Why Their Movie Breaks Every Rule
‘Searching’ director Aneesh Chaganty and cowriter Sev Ohanian explain the challenge of making an emotional thriller that takes place entirely on a computer screen.
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The Life of Blaze Foley Two Ways
‘Blaze’ and ‘Blaze Foley: Duct Tape Messiah’ form a unique pairing of fiction and nonfiction portrayals of Austin’s forgotten sons.
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‘Skate Kitchen,’ Kick-Flips and the Art of Almost Playing Yourself
We interview the filmmaker and stars of ‘Skate Kitchen,’ this summer’s best film about skateboard culture.