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Author: Meg Shields
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How Edgar Wright Foregrounds Sound
*furious whip-pan noises*
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The Comfort Food Paradox of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’
A heart is a heavy burden. Here’s how, in spite of its grimness, Hayao Miyazaki’s film lightens the load.
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A Love Letter to On-Screen Projectionists
DO pay attention to that man behind the curtain!
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‘Train to Busan’ is a Case Study in Meaningful Character Death
All aboard! Watch a video essay that shows why Yeon Sang-ho’s film is better than most in the zombie subgenre.
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Gumption and Gore: How Peter Jackson Made ‘Bad Taste’
“Peter Jackson make another horror film” challenge.
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Why the Language of ‘Mandy’ is Sound
You’re a special one, ‘Mandy.’
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How ‘Bronson’ Subverts the Prison Film
Watch a video essay by Jessica McGoff about both Nicolas Winding Refn and Tom Hardy’s breakout film.
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The Sound of Trauma: The Aural Storytelling of ‘Jackie’
How does sound affect how we understand a character? For Pablo Larraín’s film it’s more than just an accent.
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All the New Horror Streaming in September 2020, and What’s Leaving
Here’s our monthly rundown of all the horror flicks dropping and departing from your favorite streaming services in September 2020.
