Essays
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‘World of Tomorrow’ is 2015’s Movie of the Year
As part of our 2015 Year in Review, we’ve chosen Don Hertzfeldt’s beautiful animated short ‘World of Tomorrow’ as Movie of the Year. Christopher Campbell explains why.
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Performer of the Year (2015): Alicia Vikander
Every year, Film School Rejects names a Performer of the Year. For 2015, that honor goes to Alicia Vikander. Here’s why.
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The Best Movie Scene of 2015: The Mad Max: Fury Road Chase. All of it.
Every year, Film School Rejects names a single Scene of the Year. For 2015, that honor goes to all of Mad Max: Fury Road. Here’s why.
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Golden Globe Nominees Include Mad Max: Fury Road and Game of Thrones
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the nominees for its 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards, and there are a lot of great surprises in the…
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Akira Kurosawa, ‘Ikiru,’ and Being Thankful for The Right Movie at the Right Time
In this essay published in 2015, Rob Hunter professes his thanks for Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru.
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Remember, There Won’t Actually Be a Memento Remake
AMBI I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – news of an impending film remake isn’t bad news. Not only are there dozens…
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‘Sauna’ Is an Expert Blend of National and Cinematic Horror
Antti-Jussi Annila’s ‘Sauna’ taps into Finland’s history to blend national and cinematic horror.
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Every Movie is a TV Show is a Book is a Broadway Play is a Video Game
Here’s something to think about when you go looking for your favorite movie: it might be a TV show.
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The Disgusting Allure of Movies That Push Us Beyond Our Limits
Trigger warning: all the triggers.