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This is No Game: Why 'Ready or Not' Still Matters
This is No Game: Why READY OR NOT Still Matters

Over time, the social commentary underlying the blood and gore of “Ready or Not” has increased in relevance related to our current financial predicament.

THE INSTIGATORS: Requiem for the Boston Movie
THE INSTIGATORS: Requiem for the Boston Movie

The Instigators evokes the Boston movies of yore like a Dunkin’ drinkin’ Ghost of Christmas Past.

Evolving Beauty Standards: How Cinema Reflects and Shapes Body Image Over Decades
Evolving Beauty Standards: How Cinema Reflects and Shapes Body Image Over Decades

Beauty has been the focus of the film industry since the early 20th century. We take a look at how its changed through film over time.

Almost None: Revisiting SALTBURN
Almost None: Revisiting SALTBURN

Despite its issues, I find the movie an uncomfortably entrancing tale of desire, one that I will continue to return to for years to come.

Shelley Duvall and the Gift of Gab
Shelley Duvall and the Gift of Gab

In most, Shelley Duvall’s characters were defined by the strange, guileless naturalism she brought to her roles, exemplified most by her ability to talk.

5 Movies to Watch Before MaXXXine
5 Movies to Watch Before MaXXXine

Before getting to Ti West’s Maxxxine, here are five other films to check out!

The Circle Of Life: Why THE LION KING Still Resonates 30 Years Later
The Circle Of Life: Why THE LION KING Still Resonates 30 Years Later

When I think of epic and intimate storytelling in animation, I think of The Lion King (1994).

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25 Years Later
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25 Years Later

With the recent temporary re-release of the Phantom Menace to honor its twenty-fifth anniversary, how does the film hold up?

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.