‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and The Purpose of Anti-War Cinema
Here's a video essay that takes a look at whether the 2022 remake of 'All Quiet on the Western Front'… Read More
April 17, 2023
The Queue
My Dream is to Die: Why You Should Watch ‘Branded to Kill’
"A killer mustn't be human. He must be tough and cool." Read More
April 14, 2023
Why a Filmmaker Might Choose to Flip a Shot
To flip, or not to flip? That is the question. Read More
April 12, 2023
The Enduring Folk Horror of ‘The Devil and Daniel Webster’
"I'd fight ten thousand devils to save a New Hampshire man." Read More
April 10, 2023
‘Wicked, Wicked,’ Polyrhythmic Form, and the Vicious Split-Screen
My god, I'm seeing double. Read More
April 7, 2023
From ‘Momento’ to ‘Moneyball’: A Beginner’s Guide to Wally Pfister
Never underestimate the erotic thriller to 'Batman' pipeline. Read More
April 5, 2023
Full Throttle: Re-Thinking the Ending of ‘Thelma and Louise’
"Let's keep goin'!" Read More
March 31, 2023
Big Boys and Mighty Metaphors: The Symbolic Power of the Kaiju
Big boys. Big ideas. Read More
March 29, 2023
Constraints as Style: The Visual Language of “Emily the Criminal”
When constraints lead to creativity, good things happen. Read More
March 27, 2023