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Movies, we love ’em. Film School Rejects covers a wide range of movie-related topics, from reviews of new releases to retrospectives on classic films. We also love making lists, writing essays about how our favorites were made, and talking about the most interesting projects in development.

For your consideration — our favorite movies from the last few years:

You can also browse our archives by genre — everything from Horror to Action to Comedy.

Sanctuary Review

‘Sanctuary’ Stars Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott at their Most Alluring

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The ghost of ‘Vertigo’ lingers over director Zachary Wigon’s latest.

Barry Lyndon Candlelight

A Beginner’s Guide to Low Light Cinematography

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It’s lights out for some cinematographers. No. Literally.

Killers Of The Flower Moon Review

With ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, Martin Scorsese Innovates to Extraordinarily Moving Effect (Cannes Review)

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From Cannes, Farah Cheded reviews Martin Scorsese’s latest.

Blade Runner Eye and camera aperture

Ask a Filmmaker: What Is the Frame Rate of the Human Eye?

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Say it with me: The eye is not a camera!

Warm Water Under A Red Bridge Header

‘Warm Water Under a Red Bridge’ Makes a Splash As Our Pick of the Week

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Plus 4 more new releases to watch this week on UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Just Another Girl On The Irt

‘Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.’ Still Demands Our Attention, 30 Years Later

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Leslie Harris’ debut film, featuring a knock-out performance by Ariyan A. Johnson, hasn’t lost a hint of its revolutionary spirit since it was first released in 1993.

The Devil's Backbone Bomb

The Ticking Time Bomb of ‘The Devil’s Backbone’

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(and it’s /not/ the bomb)

Broken Lizard Quasi Interview

Broken Lizard Are in Awe of the Dumb Things They Make a Reality

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We chat with the comedy troupe about their new Medieval comedy ‘Quasi’ and the miracle of seeing their words transformed into live-action.

Serial Mom

Kathleen Turner is Criminally Underrated in ‘Serial Mom’

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As Beverly Sutphin, Turner surfaces the seedier side of the picture-perfect suburban housewife in John Waters’ cult classic.