Author: Meg Shields

February 8, 2023By Meg Shields

A Mathematical Analysis of the Most 1980s Movie Ever Made

Highway to the DATA zone.
February 6, 2023By Meg Shields

All the Horror You Need to Stream in February 2023

Here’s our monthly rundown of all the horror flicks dropping and departing from your favorite streaming services in February 2023.
February 6, 2023By Meg Shields

The Curious Case of the Confederate Vampire Trope

Them good old boys were drinking whiskey and A+ blood bags.
February 4, 2023By Meg Shields

Movies Are Getting Darker, And Digital Is To Blame (Kind of)

Hey! Who turned out the lights?
January 30, 2023By Meg Shields

How ‘Following’ Set the Pace for Christopher Nolan’s Career

Following walked so that Christopher Nolan’s career could run.
January 27, 2023By Meg Shields

How “Decision to Leave” Weaponizes Misdirection

Every director gets to make a Hitchcock.
January 25, 2023By Meg Shields

The Day New Hollywood Died

New Hollywood is dead, long live New Hollywood.
January 23, 2023By Meg Shields

In Profile: The Art of the Cinematic Close-Up

/Are/ you ready for your close-up, Mr. DeMille?
January 6, 2023By Meg Shields

The Best Video Essays of 2022

Sit back, relax: you might learn something.