The Magical and Seductive Power of ‘Nightmare Alley’
Although a departure from typical film noir narratives, its exploration of taboo is perfectly in line with the genre's goals.
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To Split-Screens and Beyond: The Art of Creating Doubles
A look at one of the most common visual effects in all of cinema: duplicating a human being and having the two interact.
The Interior and Exterior Worlds of Color in ‘Uncut Gems’
"They say you can see the whole universe in opal..."
From Now On, ‘The Crown’ Will Never Be the Same
With the introduction of Princess Diana, the popular Netflix series becomes a fully realized tragedy.
What is a Western, Anyway?
The Western is dead, long live the Western.
Our Pick of the Week Explodes With Grief, Understanding, and Blood
Plus 13 more new releases to watch at home this week on Blu-ray/DVD!
25 Things We Learned from Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ Commentary
"Wow, this is very violent. This is so crazy. So horrible. Who is the director?"
The Ending of ‘Ad Astra’ Explained
The greatest space films tell us something new about our own humanity, and 'Ad Astra' is no exception.
Take a ‘Detour’ this Noirvember and Shed Yourself of Pity
Edgar G. Ulmer's 1945 film noir is just the kind of gritty, loathsome confection you should crave during Noirvember.
