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The All-Decade Oscars
The 2010s All-Decade Oscars: And The Nominees Are…

Soham Gadre decided to go back to the last 10 years of the Academy Awards and pick out nominees and a winner for each category.

The Devastating Beauty of JOJO RABBIT
The Devastating Beauty Of JOJO RABBIT

Jojo Rabbit is a movie that delivers on its promise of humor, yet it leaves a thought provoking imagery that speaks to the true prowess of the message behind the satire.

An Enigma Of Film Editing Of THE BIG SHORT
An Enigma Of Film Editing Of THE BIG SHORT

The Big Short’s seemingly frantic, random choices to cut at every perfectly unconventional or awkward moments perfectly capture the crazy, panicked, anxiety-driven atmosphere of the 2008 Housing Crisis.

"The Dead Speak!" What RISE OF SKYWALKER Shares With Jewish American Fiction
“The Dead Speak!” What RISE OF SKYWALKER Shares With Jewish American Fiction

Star Wars traffics heavily in the tropes of “the hero’s journey,” and it has a rather neat analog in the patterns of Jewish immigrant literature.

Bong Joon Ho's PARASITE: The Film of the Year (So Far)
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Movies of 2019

It’s time for our team to give you their personal top tens of 2019, along with some gushing about their absolute favorite.

The Joker's Smile, Part 2: A Century Of The Joker
The Joker’s Smile, Part 2: A Century Of The Joker

With the release of Todd Phillip’s newest film, the Joker has left behind his traditional role and evolved into a progressive symbol of protest. The various iterations of the Joker are explored as part of a changing social environment.

Hannah Gadsby’s NANETTE Is Not A Film, Here’s Why

Emily Wheeler delves into the hot topic of what exactly makes something a film – here using the example of Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix special Nanette.

Demand It! How PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Changed Film Marketing Campaigns
Demand It! How PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Changed Film Marketing Campaigns

In 2007, director Oren Peli spawned the multi-film, multi-million-earning Paranormal Activity franchise. Nearly thirteen years…

2020 Golden Globe Awards: Television
2020 Golden Globe Awards: Television

Holly Edwards takes a look at the 2020 Golden Globes awards and considers the winners in the Television categories.

How PERPETUAL GRACE, LTD Shows Us The Broken Promise Of Humanity's Greatest Accomplishment
How PERPETUAL GRACE, LTD Shows Us The Broken Promise Of Humanity’s Greatest Accomplishment

The influence of Apollo 11’s moon landing has never been so well-portrayed, and with such subtle and sharp commentary, as it has with EPIX’s Perpetual Grace LTD.

2020 Golden Globe Awards: A Mixed Bag
2020 Golden Globe Awards: A Mixed Bag

Every year, awards season is full of messy discourse, debates over who really deserved it, and surprising snubs. This year’s Golden Globe Awards were no different.

2020 Golden Globe Awards: The Motion Pictures
2020 Golden Globe Awards: The Motion Pictures

Soham Gadre reflects on the night of the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, and specifically the awards handed out in the motion pictures category.

Sound Is The Plea In THE NIGHTINGALE
Sound Is The Plea In THE NIGHTINGALE

Emily Wheeler takes a look at how Jennifer Kent uses sound in The Nightingale and how it contributes to the experience and narrative.

Staff Inquiry: The Best TV Shows of 2010s
Staff Inquiry: The Best TV Shows Of 2010s

The 2010s have been exceptional for the TV industry. We share our top ten!

The Best Female Characters Of The 2010s
The Best Female Characters Of The 2010s

As the decade closes out, the push for female centric films and depth seems to be far from waning. These are some of the best female characters of the 2010s.