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The Beginner’s Guide: Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, Screenwriters
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RETROSPECTIVE: KOREAN CINEMA’S GOLDEN DECADE: THE 1960s
The Joker’s Smile, Part 3: The Final Joke (For Now…)
The Joker’s Smile, Part 1: The 20th Century’s Most Adaptable Character
Louis Le Prince: The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Father Of Cinema
A Beginner’s Guide to National Cinema Theory
Critiquing The Critic: The Evolution & Function Of Film Criticism
Anarchic Cinema: Jean Vigo’s ZERO FOR CONDUCT
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The History of Hong Kong Action Cinema Pt. 7 – 2000-Present: Life After the Handover
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How to Analyse Movies #8: Putting It Into Practice
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The EEOC Gender Probe: I Don’t Regret Starting the Fight
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Weinstein Scandal Should Affect The Outcome Of The EEOC Hollywood Probe (THR Guest Column)
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CREATURE COMMANDOS: What Is It, Is It Good, And Why Does It Exist?
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Slamdance 2025: Standout: The Ben Kjar Story and Know Me
Sundance 2025: Pasta Negra; Somebody Cares; En Memoria; Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites
Sundance 2025: Azi; The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing; Out for Delivery; and The Eating of an Orange
ALY: A Quick Bite To Eat
The Coder: Tense, Tight, and Thrilling
Slamdance 2025: Standout: The Ben Kjar Story and Know Me
Slamdance 2025: My Omaha and The Hole Story
Slamdance Film Festival 2025: RACEWALKERS
Slamdance 2025: American Theater and Foul Evil Deeds
Features
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A Case for ‘Flow’ Winning Best Animated Feature
Staff Inquiry: Biggest 2025 Oscars Snubs
Why ‘Heartstopper’ Is Important
Sustainability on Set: How Green Practices in Film Production are Shaping the Future of Cinema
Giveway: Enter For a Chance to Win ALLSWELL IN NEW YORK DVD!
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A PARAMOUNT SCARES VOL. 2 Collection!
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THE DEPARTED DIGITAL MOVIE!
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A CONTAGION DIGITAL MOVIE!
ALY Interview With Writer/Director Kevin Lee & Star Angela Wong Carbone
Interview with Writer/Director Nora Fingscheidt for THE OUTRUN
Interview with Actor Scoot McNairy for BLOOD FOR DUST
Interview With Writer/Director Julia Stiles For WISH YOU WERE HERE
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Queerly Ever After
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Horrific Inquiry: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART II
Away from the Hype: STAR WARS: EPISODE I – THE PHANTOM MENANCE
Horrific Inquiry: TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016)
Horrific Inquiry: THE OMEN (1976)
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Beginner’s Guides
Film History
Film Theory
Hong Kong Action Cinema
How To Analyse Movies
Maria Giese VS Hollywood
Building a Home Studio on a Budget: Essential Tips for Indie Filmmakers
RETROSPECTIVE: KOREAN CINEMA’S GOLDEN DECADE: THE 1960s
The Beginner’s Guide: Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, Screenwriters
Actor Profile: Kirsten Dunst
Actor Profile: Kirsten Dunst
Actor Profile: Jim Carrey
Actor Profile: Tim Curry
Actor Profile: Nicolas Cage
The Beginner’s Guide: Scott Alexander & Larry Karaszewski, Screenwriters
A Beginner’s Guide to National Cinema Theory
The Beginner’s Guide: John Singleton
Beginner’s Guide: George Miller, Writer & Director
RETROSPECTIVE: KOREAN CINEMA’S GOLDEN DECADE: THE 1960s
The Joker’s Smile, Part 3: The Final Joke (For Now…)
The Joker’s Smile, Part 1: The 20th Century’s Most Adaptable Character
Louis Le Prince: The Unsolved Disappearance Of The Father Of Cinema
A Beginner’s Guide to National Cinema Theory
Critiquing The Critic: The Evolution & Function Of Film Criticism
Anarchic Cinema: Jean Vigo’s ZERO FOR CONDUCT
Anarchic Cinema: V-Cinema & Takashi Miike
The History of Hong Kong Action Cinema Pt. 7 – 2000-Present: Life After the Handover
The History of Hong Kong Action Cinema Pt. 6 – 1980-2000: Handover & Second Wave
The History of Hong Kong Action Pt. 5 – 1980: New Wave, Cinema City, Jackie Chan & John Woo
The History of Hong Kong Action Cinema Pt. 4 – 1960-1980: New Wave
How to Analyse Movies #8: Putting It Into Practice
How to Analyse Movies #7: Iconography & Realisticness
How to Analyse Movies #6: Story & Genre
How to Analyse Movies #5: Lighting, Sound & Score
The EEOC Gender Probe: I Don’t Regret Starting the Fight
MPAA, Studios Fund 12-Step Programs For Women Directors (PARODY)
Weinstein Scandal Should Affect The Outcome Of The EEOC Hollywood Probe (THR Guest Column)
A Surprisingly Simple Solution For Women Directors
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CREATURE COMMANDOS: What Is It, Is It Good, And Why Does It Exist?
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SUNNY: Apple’s Promising Kyoto-Set Dark Comedy Brings Mixed Feelings
THE PENGUIN TRAILER 1
RUNNING ERINS: Balancing Life with Humor and Heart
Slamdance 2024: RESTORAGE
The Coroner’s Assistant, “The Interview/The Inquest:” A Deathly Comic Debut
SHADOW AND BONE SEASON 2: Shaky Start Folds To Solid Finish
CREATURE COMMANDOS: What Is It, Is It Good, And Why Does It Exist?
SUNNY: Apple’s Promising Kyoto-Set Dark Comedy Brings Mixed Feelings
OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH Season 2: Ship Just Got Real
GOOD OMENS Season Two: A Gorgeously Miraculous Second Act
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