The Queue

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YouRe Next

Subverting the Home Invasion Film: The Dark Joy of ‘You’re Next’

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There’s a genre “blender” joke in there somewhere.

Infra Man Hong Kong cinema

For the Love of B-Movies: In Praise of Hong Kong’s Cinematic Sleaze

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Jumping vampires, man-flesh dumplings, and Bruce Lee clones, oh my!

Unfriended Internet Horror Movie

What ‘Unfriended’ Can Teach Us About the Aesthetics of Realism

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One man’s spectatorial freedom is another man’s terrifying desktop horror film.

Y Tu Mamá También Nuevo Cine Mexicano

The Beginner’s Guide to Nuevo Cine Mexicano

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Here’s everything you need to curate your own mini New Mexican Cinema retrospective.

Captain Yajima

Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘Captain Yajima’

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Some nefarious ne’er-do-well is giving people around the galaxy the boot. But the heroic Captain Yajima is on the case!

Pink Flamingos

Absolutely Sickening: The Provocative Punk Power of ‘Pink Flamingos’

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“Filth is my politics! Filth is my life!”

Texas Switch Stunt Beyond The Pines

An Ode to the Texas Switch: One of Cinema’s Sneakiest Stunts

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Ah yes, the old bait and texas switch.

Anamorphic Vs Spherical Lenses

Anamorphic vs. Spherical Camera Lenses: What’s the Difference?

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If you’ve ever wanted to know what people mean when fancy film people say “anamorphic” this one’s for you.

Shiny Ball Visual Effects

Why a Giant Shiny Ball is the Unsung Hero of Visual Effects

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Also: it would look cute on a Christmas tree.