‘Giant’ and the Social Problem Genre Deserve Your Analysis
On the 61st anniversary of its premiere, we look at George Stevens' epic as large as the Benedict ranch and the… Read More
October 10, 2017
Old Ass Movies
Millennials Do Care About Classic Movies, But Need More Exposure to Them
Maybe we should talk about solutions, not just problems. Read More
August 24, 2017
From the Frontline: The Real WWII Films to Watch Before ‘Dunkirk’
Before you head out to watch 'Dunkirk' this week, meet the Hollywood filmmakers that enlisted into service to allow America… Read More
July 18, 2017
How Old Hollywood Made America Believe It Was The American Dream Factory
Back when you could just move out to the coast and become a big star. Read More
July 5, 2017
‘Let’s All Go to the Lobby’ Tells the History of the Movie Theater Experience
'Let's All Go to the Lobby' has been playing before features in theaters since 1957, but it does more than… Read More
June 20, 2017
Netflix’s Classic Cinema Problem
Netflix's U.S. streaming movie library isn't actually that terrible... so long as you're not looking for any movies older than… Read More
June 11, 2017
Let’s Shake On It: The Cinematic Persistence of Faust
Buckle up kiddos we’re going to talk about Satan. Why the legend of the man who sold his soul is… Read More
May 26, 2017
Anatomy of a Spinster: 6 Species of Cinematic Old Maids
Each one greater and more terrible than the last. Read More
May 11, 2017
The Early History of One Actor Playing Many Roles in a Single Film
Containing multitudes is a time-honored cinematic tradition. Read More
April 13, 2017