H. Perry Horton

Novelist, Screenwriter, Video Essayist
Solaris

The Persistence of Perception: Past, Present, and Memory in Tarkovsky’s ‘Solaris’

By H. Perry Horton 

The hypnotizing heart of the great psychological sci-fi film.

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Short of the Day: ‘The Maiden’ is a Horror Film that Gives New Meaning to “Fixer-Upper”

By H. Perry Horton 

Buyer beware.

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Trois Couleurs: A Trilogy of Color by Jean-Luc Godard

By H. Perry Horton 

For France.

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‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ Episode 12: Let’s Rock

By H. Perry Horton 

The most narratively-dense episode of the season, and a fan-favorite return.

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Short of the Day: Social Pressure Puts a Young Woman in the ‘Hot Seat’

By H. Perry Horton 

A remarkable character study posing as a bawdy teen comedy.

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The Thing About ‘The Thing:’ What Makes it So Scary?

By H. Perry Horton 

The answer isn’t as obvious as it might seem.

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The Best Cinematography of the 21st Century (So Far) in One Supercut

By H. Perry Horton 

Did your favorite make the list?

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Short of the Day: The Birth of the Camera Phone, a Documentary

By H. Perry Horton 

See where your selfie obsession began.

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The Clothes Make the Character: The Impact of Costume Design

By H. Perry Horton 

A must-see video on an essential film element.