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10 Films that Utilize a Frame Narrative
10 Films that Utilize a Frame Narrative

Sara Di Muzio looks at ten films that utilize a frame narrative to striking thematic effect and resonate far beyond Shakespeare and various media.

How GOLDENEYE Saw Dimly Into The Future Of Bond
How GOLDENEYE Saw Dimly Into The Future Of Bond

Even if GoldenEye might not be the game-changing masterpiece that it could have been, it does play the Bond game well.

The Cinematic Language of Dinesh D'Souza: America's Popular Far-Right Filmmaker
The Propagandist Language Of Dinesh D’Souza: America’s Popular Far-Right Filmmaker

Dinesh D’Souza, a celebrated far-right political commentator, author and documentary filmmaker, has dizzying propaganda films that bleed misinformation.

5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch for Independent Film-Lovers
5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch for Independent Film-Lovers

Reflecting on the festival’s conclusion, we want to shine a light on some hidden gems that deserve to be on the independent film lover’s radar.

5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch That Will Resonate with General Audiences
5 Under-The-Radar Films from TIFF to Watch That Will Resonate with General Audiences

Reflecting on the festival’s conclusion, we want to shine a light on some hidden gems that deserve to be on the general public’s radar.

Transcendental Meditation Through the Films of David Lynch
Transcendental Meditation Through the Films of David Lynch

Transcendental meditation can provide a wealth of benefits and David Lynch’s grand filmography can become the key to open the door.

Away from the Hype: CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST
Away from the Hype: CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST

In the latest Away from the Hype, Sean Fallon looks back at the 1980 film, Cannibal Holocaust.

The Beginner's Guide: George A. Romero
The Beginner’s Guide: George A. Romero

He was an independent filmmaker in the truest sense of the word. The films discussed all showcase Romero’s voice and fearless spirit.

THE SIMPSONS Epic Treehouse of Horror Marathon

Stephanie Archer presents the best 13 episodes of the Treehouse of Horror series in this epic marathon from The Simpsons.

Selling Yourself: SAVING MR. BANKS
Selling Yourself: SAVING MR. BANKS

Ultimately, it is better to take the glorification of a powerful figure with a grain of salt, rather than a spoonful of sugar.

HANNIBAL RISING: Anti-Fascism Without Ideology
HANNIBAL RISING: Anti-Fascism Without Ideology

Hannibal Rising poses the question about what kinds of monsters we make of ourselves by settling for the aesthetics of political virtue.

THE HAUNTING Series Examines Death From Two Positions
THE HAUNTING Series Examines Death From Two Positions

Because the two seasons are about two very different ideas of death, these horror elements had to be presented in starkly different fashions.

ATTACK THE BLOCK Is Still An Irreverent Sci-Fi Movie With A Strong Moral Centre
ATTACK THE BLOCK Is Still An Irreverent Sci-Fi Movie With A Strong Moral Centre

Attack The Block from Joe Cornish remains a rare gem that challenges the audience just as much as it entertains.

Cycles of Violence, Catharsis, and THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME
Cycles of Violence, Catharsis, and THE DEVIL ALL THE TIME

The Devil All the Time is disturbing and unrelenting in its catharsis and its portrayal of the cycles of violence.

London Film Festival 2020: WOLFWALKERS
London Film Festival 2020: WOLFWALKERS

In an era where hand-drawn animations are fewer and fewer, films like this one ought to be shouted from the rooftops and celebrated.