Essays
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‘Give a Shit,’ and Other SXSW Film Commandments from Darren Aronofksy
In this year’s SXSW keynote address, filmmaker Darren Aronofsky shared his ten commandments for independent filmmakers.
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What Will a ‘Sopranos’ Prequel Accomplish?
Will a ‘Sopranos’ movie be able to square itself with America’s racist past as well as it’s own?
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Reese Witherspoon: From High School Overachiever to Darling of Hollywood
Not content with Hollywood, Reese Witherspoon has changed the game.
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Here’s Your Chance to Experience Westworld at SXSW
On the eve of SXSW, we took a little tour of the massive, meticulous, and very impressive Westworld: Live Without Limits experience. Here’s your chance to check it out.
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The Academy Needs to Wrap its Head Around Mo-Cap Performance
Now that Roger Deakins has broken his losing streak, here’s a new Oscar injustice hill to die on.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Takes the Hand of the MCU and Discovers An Awesome Mix
Ten days into our MCU rewatch; a mother’s love propels a group of A-Holes with the power of song.
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The Tepid Relationship between Romantic Comedies and the Oscars
Films like ‘The Big Sick’ highlight the glaring blind spot the Academy has towards the lighthearted genre.
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The Enduring Feminist Vision of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
Madison Brek explores the feminist themes of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ and why Clarice Starling is one of the most important female characters of all-time.
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20 Kid and Teen Books Hollywood Should Adapt After ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
Nothing is unfilmable anymore; let’s put these childhood favorites on the big (or small) screen.
