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The Comfort Food Paradox of ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’
A heart is a heavy burden. Here’s how, in spite of its grimness, Hayao Miyazaki’s film lightens the load.
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A Love Letter to On-Screen Projectionists
DO pay attention to that man behind the curtain!
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‘Train to Busan’ is a Case Study in Meaningful Character Death
All aboard! Watch a video essay that shows why Yeon Sang-ho’s film is better than most in the zombie subgenre.
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Gumption and Gore: How Peter Jackson Made ‘Bad Taste’
“Peter Jackson make another horror film” challenge.
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Why the Language of ‘Mandy’ is Sound
You’re a special one, ‘Mandy.’
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How ‘Bronson’ Subverts the Prison Film
Watch a video essay by Jessica McGoff about both Nicolas Winding Refn and Tom Hardy’s breakout film.
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The Sound of Trauma: The Aural Storytelling of ‘Jackie’
How does sound affect how we understand a character? For Pablo Larraín’s film it’s more than just an accent.
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The Delicate Art of the Courtroom Scene
Let’s take this to court.
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What Makes ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ a Classic Adventure Film
Say what you will about the rest of the franchise, but the original is an exemplary film for its genre.