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The Simple Brilliance of RELIC
The Simple Brilliance of RELIC

In a deeper look, Relic is a film that will leave you speechless, enamored with the visual showcase you have just witnessed.

Creating Life: On Edward Yang’s TAIPEI STORY

In Taipei Story, Edward Yang depicts a life as complex as our own experiences, highlighting what makes human beings densely layered and unique.

JAWS: The Essential Blockbuster of Summer 2020
JAWS: The Essential Blockbuster of Summer 2020

Jaws is not only an eery reflection of the world we currently find ourselves in but a hopeful call to arms on how to work with each other.

Book Review: PICTURING PETER BOGDANOVICH
Book Review: PICTURING PETER BOGDANOVICH

We take a look at the novel by Peter Tonguette: Picturing Peter Bogdanovich, about the famed actor, writer, producer and director.

"THE HORROR!": APOCALYPSE NOW AND ITS JOURNEY TO THE END
“THE HORROR!”: APOCALYPSE NOW AND ITS JOURNEY TO THE END

1979’s Apocalypse Now has achieved an almost cult-like status, and no war film has captured the depravity of war the same way since.

All a Dream: Brushing Off Children's Fantasy
All A Dream: Brushing Off Children’s Fantasy

Frances Maurer examines the odd phenomenon of children’s fantasy stories being reduced to nothing more than a dream.

Silence & Oppression: A Cheryl Dunye Retrospective
Silence & Oppression: A Cheryl Dunye Retrospective

Time and time again, filmmaker Cheryl Dunye has proven she can maneuver tight narratives and powerful messages with a shoestring budget.

The Zen of FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF
The Zen of FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF

When Ferris Bueller’s companions surrender to the day and let themselves float down his wild river of experiences, they end up better for it.

Tips For Writing a Screenplay in 2 Weeks: And How I Did It On Accident
Tips For Writing a Screenplay in 2 Weeks: And How I Did It On Accident

Let’s demystify the process of screenwriting, and show you that it is possible to write a screenplay and do it efficiently in a way that makes you genuinely excited.

Pioneers of Queer Cinema: Three Restored Gems from Kino Lorber
Pioneers of Queer Cinema: Three Restored Gems from Kino Lorber

In celebration of Pride, Kino Lorber has released three early landmarks of queer cinema for streaming via its Kino Marquee initiative.

Nimród Antal’s KONTROLL: The Kafkaesque Comic Nightmare Perfect For 2020
Nimród Antal’s KONTROLL: The Kafkaesque Comic Nightmare Perfect For 2020

Kontroll may be subterranea, but it should remind us to keep close watch over the politics of our own transition now.

The REVRY Streaming Platform: An Abundance Of Pride

Revry showcases LGBTQIA+ media, which is more important than ever. The queer community deserves a wide range of inclusive media!

Dancing with Denis Lavant Featured Image
Dancing with Denis Lavant: The 21st Century’s Silent Comedian

Denis Lavant’s foremost concern in his work, acting or otherwise, is movement itself, in all its intricacy and possibility.

The Anxiety of Choice: Becoming Superman in Snyder’s DCEU
The Anxiety of Choice: Becoming Superman in Snyder’s DCEU

Superman is one of the most difficult characters to write in any given medium. Zach Snyder gave viewers a Superman that we have not seen on screen before.

PASOLINI, TOMMASO, AND SIBERIA: The Ecosystem of Abel Ferrera and Willem Dafoe
PASOLINI, TOMMASO, And SIBERIA: The Ecosystem Of Abel Ferrera And Willem Dafoe

Having done everything from gangster films to gothic horror, Ferrara and Dafoe have captivated audiences with their deeper, arthouse works.