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ABIGAIL: How To Give Away The Ball With Your Marketing

Universal’s marketing kind of screwed the pooch with Abigail. I’m going to explore where specifically the advertising fumbled, and why.

BLUE VELVET Criterion Review: David Lynch’s Classic Arrives on 4K

Criterion has prepared a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray edition of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet. Let’s take a look!

WHY DO MODERN MOVIE TRAILERS SPOIL EVERYTHING?

The humble movie trailer: Hollywood’s first impression of any new piece of content.

No Way Up Democratizes the Underwater Thriller
NO WAY UP Represents The Democratization Of Bad Underwater Thrillers

Formerly the realm of big-budget blockbusters, the subgenre of underwater thrillers has been flooded with relentless low-budget pictures.

Why Animated Films Should Be Included In The Best Picture Category
Why Animated Films Should Be Included In The Best Picture Category

While it might take longer than we want, I hope that in the years to come we have an Academy Awards that shows the true range of cinema.

Zero-Waste Set Design: Redefining Sustainability In The Entertainment Industry
Zero-Waste Set Design: Redefining Sustainability In The Entertainment Industry

Now more than ever, filmmakers and production companies are gearing toward zero-waste set design.

THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations
THE HUNGER GAMES: A Brief History Of YA Adaptations

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the rising popularity of YA, especially on TikTok, show that there is still a bright future ahead for YA adaptations.

Top 10 Movies To Watch This Valentine's Day
Top 10 Movies To Watch This Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Coby Kiefert is here to give you a list of the ten best films for this holiday season.

The Future Is Female: Horror Heroines Of The 2010s And What They Signify
The Future Is Female: Horror Heroines Of The 2010s And What They Signify

Coby Kiefert walks you through how horror’s portrayal of women over the years has progressed, and what this gradual change signifies.

Horrific Inquiry: GOTHIKA (2003)

While Gothika may not have stood the test of time, or have the most plausible horror narrative, it delivers an eerie watch.

The Future Of Transportation In Film: The Impact Of Electric Vehicles On Cinematic Storytelling
The Future Of Transportation In Film: The Impact Of Electric Vehicles On Cinematic Storytelling

Electric vehicles represent the future of transportation. Filmmakers can make use of this reality by leveraging EVs as symbols on the screen.

THE MARVELS And Why The Future Of The MCU Is Female
THE MARVELS And Why The Future Of The MCU Is Female

While Marvel seems to be going through a rough patch at the moment, the future is bright, especially for female heroes who deserve to have their time.

Why Musical Themes Are So Important
Why Musical Themes Are So Important

Evi Lodge analyzes how sing motifs in film scores creates a deeper connection between audiences and the characters and locations on the screen.

Top 5 Best Performances Of 2023
5 Best Performances Of 2023

A slew of amazing performances ran the gamut of human experience and emotion in 2023, and Coby Kiefert has condensed the top five.

"I'm Just Ken" And The Perils Of The Patriarchy
“I’m Just Ken” And The Perils Of The Patriarchy

All you have to do to break free is decide that you’re just Ken, and that you are enough.