A Formal Investigation Into Why Spaghetti Western Music Slaps So Hard
Guitar twangs, piccolos, and bass trombones, oh my! Read More
October 1, 2021
The Queue
The Soft-Spoken Coming of Age Splendor of Jean Renoir’s ‘The River’
Technicolor growing pains, soft-spoken narration, and a commanding feminist point of view. Here's a look at what makes Renoir's first… Read More
September 29, 2021
From Sinful to Sacred: Religious Themes in the Films of Martin Scorsese
The son, the father, and the holy GOAT. Read More
September 27, 2021
The Center-Framed Cinema of Pedro Almodóvar
Arguably one of the most visually identifiable directors working today, here's a quick celebration of the center frames of Spanish… Read More
September 24, 2021
From ‘XXY’ to ‘The Neon Demon’: The Cinematography of Natasha Braier
A bold, uncompromising voice in cinematography: here's a quick intro to what defines the work of Natasha Braier. Read More
September 22, 2021
A Crash Course on the Directorial Evolution of Denis Villeneuve
How did Denis Villeneuve get to 'Dune'? Here's a quick introduction to how the French-Canadian director found his creative voice. Read More
September 21, 2021
Pore Than Meets the Eye: Why It’s So Hard to Make CGI Skin Look Real
Looks like the uncanny valley was only ... skin deep. Read More
September 17, 2021
In Praise of Rhetorical Questions: The Secret to an Iconic Movie Quote
Want to know why rhetorical questions stick in our heads? Well, do you, punk? Read More
September 15, 2021
An In-Depth History of Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Remember when they let the guy who made 'Fritz the Cat' adapt 'The Lord of the Rings'? The '70s were… Read More
September 13, 2021