A Cabinet of Curiosities: The Cultural Influence of ‘Dr. Caligari’
Expressionism's long, spindly fingers are far-reaching, it turns out. Read More
August 17, 2022
The Queue
What ‘Summer of 84’ Gets Right About 80s Nostalgia
Hahaha, wait, where are the fun synths and cute nods to E.T.? Read More
August 15, 2022
‘Rashomon’ and the Thematic Power of Unreliable Narrators
The Woodcutter be like: Nah, it was dumber than that. Read More
August 12, 2022
How ‘The Bear’ Compounds Conflict Without Feeling Confusing
You know what they say: if you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. Read More
August 10, 2022
The Color Theory of Jordan Peele
The world of Jordan Peele might be a nightmare but at least it looks stunning. Read More
August 8, 2022
From ‘First Man’ to 007: The Cinematography of Linus Sandgren
Want to know more about the 'No Time to Die' cinematographer? Can't say we blame you. Read More
August 5, 2022
Colonizing Chronology: The Theme of Time in ‘The Battle of Algiers’
Time marches on, as they say. Read More
August 3, 2022
Humor, Vibes, and Teasers: When Does a Movie “End,” Exactly?
The movie /ends/ but where and when, exactly? Read More
August 1, 2022
The Complicated History of Horror Movies and Insane Asylums
A crutch, a mainstay, an effective setting in the right hands: let's talk about horror movie insane asylums. Read More
July 29, 2022