Essays
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Filmmakers and Creators Respond to ‘Her’ and the Question of Modern Love in This Thoughtful Short…
Filmmakers and Creators Respond to ‘Her’ and the Question of Modern Love in This Thoughtful Short Film Why Watch? Sharing your life with somebody. Science fiction…
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‘The Long Kiss Goodnight’ is the Closest Renny Harlin has Come to Making a Masterpiece
Before we begin, let’s take a moment to clarify that headline: The Long Kiss Goodnight is not a masterpiece. Sorry to break it to you,…
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A Guy Hires a Prostitute to Recreate a Mundane Relationship in This Sentimental Short Film
Why Watch? After a brutal breakup, a weak-kneed ex-boyfriend finds himself desperate for intimacy, so he hires a hooker. Instead of sex, he’s dropping fifty…
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6 Big Golden Globe Winners That Won’t Be Duplicated at This Year’s Oscars
The Golden Globes are not like the Academy Awards (and don’t let anyone ever tell you as such, even if they are holding both a…
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The 14 Best Parts of the 2014 Golden Globes
Another Golden Globes is behind us, and what have we learned? The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is full of surprises. Do they really think Jon…
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The 2014 Golden Globes Winners
The 71st Golden Globe Awards are happening now, and we’ve got all the winners for your reference. Don’t worry, no spoilers. We’re only finding out…
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2014 Golden Globe Awards Predictions: ‘Gravity,’ ‘American Hustle’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ For the Wins
Last year I took on the Golden Globes for the first time, did my research and made my assumptions, and my predictions wound up with…
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A Stirring Short Film That Blends Sci-Fi Technology With Noir Trappings
Why Watch? A small town sheriff, a bizarre set of murders, a programming genius locked into a conspiracy. This short from Anthony Scott Burns (the…
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Filmmaker of the Year (2013): Steve McQueen
Every year, Film School Rejects names a Filmmaker of the Year. For 2013, that honor goes to Steve McQueen. Here’s why.