The Florida Project

How ‘The Florida Project’ Gives Harsh Reality the Fairy Tale Treatment

By  Ciara Wardlow 

When you think about it, it’s an ugly story—but damn, is it a beautiful film.

Twin Films: ‘The Florida Project’ and ‘Summer 1993’

By  Farah Cheded 

Exploring the remarkable similarities and revealing differences between these two recent additions to cinema’s treasure chest.

The Kids Are More Than Alright

By  Valerie Ettenhofer 

Kids on film offer their profoundly simple take on the world: adults would do well to pay attention.

Why Are Limited Release Movies Still A Distribution Method in 2018?

By  Max Covill 

The Florida Project and Call Me By Your Name were films damaged by this antiquated distribution strategy.

The New Social Realism of American Cinema

By  Sinead McCausland 

American cinema has been the frontrunner of genres including horror, drama, and action. But the one genre the U.S. notably hasn’t dabbled in is Social Realism. Until recently.

The Working Class Heroes of 2017

By  Andrew Karpan 

This was a year in which Hollywood reached out into the rest of America to find some of its most compelling heroes.

17 Things I Learned at the Movies in 2017

By  Ciara Wardlow 

A year’s worth of cine-educational lessons.

The Comfort of Real Places

By  Christopher Campbell 

Genuine locations were the place to be at the movies this year.

Seeing Through the Eyes of a Child: How Color is Used in ‘The Florida Project’

By  Farah Cheded 

The movie’s vibrant cinematography gifts us the sunny outlook of a child.