Where Does “Cinema” Happen in the Age of Streaming?
The pandemic has intensified concerns that streaming poses a threat to the cinematic experience. Here's a video essay explaining why. Read More
March 5, 2021
The Queue
The Genuinely Horrifying Horror Comedy of ‘Slither’
James Gunn's directorial debut is as repulsive as it is underrated. Read More
March 3, 2021
The Morbid Delights of Jan Švankmajer’s ‘Food’
It's a real gut-buster. In more ways than one. Here's a video essay on the absurdist short film's tonal tightrope… Read More
March 1, 2021
Identifying With Space Probes: The Cosmic Solitude of ‘Cassini’
Here's a short animated film about loneliness, unlikely company, and the quiet beauty of a solitary space probe. Read More
February 26, 2021
Stanley Kubrick and the Rationale Behind Incessant Takes
Some directors say "we got it" when they do not, in fact, "got it." Those directors are not Stanley Kubrick. Read More
February 24, 2021
How Women Took Up Space in the Movies of 2020
Watch a video essay about the female-led films that defined cinema last year. Read More
February 22, 2021
The Brief and Scandalous History of the X Rating
What was its purpose and why was it so infamous? Let's sneak a peek, shall we? Read More
February 19, 2021
A Brief History of the Fembot in a Red Dress
Were you distracted by the woman in the red dress? Yeah, us too. So let's talk about it. Read More
February 17, 2021
‘Gravity’ and the Line Between Realistic and Believable Sound Design
In sound cinema, the impression of silence is rarely...well, silent. Here's a look at 'Gravity' to explain why. Read More
February 15, 2021