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Tropic Anatomy Of Eating Disorders In Film
Tropic Anatomy Of Eating Disorders In Film

Eating disorders have long been a controversial topic when it comes to being portrayed on film; here’s a brief outline on how it has become problematic.

The Half-Hearted Demythification of LINCOLN
The Half-Hearted Demythification Of LINCOLN

While, Lincoln does shatter the stereotypical image we have of President Lincoln, it also adopts a worshipful attitude that undercuts its attempts to make him look like a human being.

Lana Banana, Candyman, Candyman: Being an Ally in American Horror
Lana Banana, Candyman, Candyman: Being An Ally In American Horror

Evoking Candyman in this season, American Horror Story dredges up misplaced allyship and the appropriation of another’s culture and story.

Melodrama And The Remake: The Cinematic Influence Of Sirk On Fassbinder
Melodrama & The Remake: The Cinematic Influence Of Sirk On Fassbinder

All art inspires other art. By telling stories, filmmakers impact people all across the world,…

The 2019 Award Season Awards
The 2019 Award Season Awards

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the inaugural 2019 Awards Season Awards where we recap the highs and lows of the year.

ROCKETMAN & The Rise Of The Music Biopic
ROCKETMAN & The Rise Of The Music Biopic

Between last year’s successful Bohemian Rhapsody and the upcoming Rocketman, music biopics seem to be all the current rage in Hollywood.

Fantasy Science Pt. 22: AVATAR & Overcoming Paralysis With Science
Fantasy Science Pt. 22: AVATAR & Overcoming Paralysis With Science

In Avatar, a quadriplegic regains his motor skills by connecting to an alien body. In real life, we’re looking at exosuits and bioelectric medicine. Welcome to the future.

We're Far From The Shallow Now: How A Star Is Born Depicts Life With Addiction
We’re Far From The Shallow Now: How A STAR IS BORN Depicts Life With Addiction

Bradley Cooper’s take on A Star is Born is more than a tragic love story: it’s a powerful depiction of being the person next to an addict.

Last Month On THE FLASH: Nora’s Reverse-Flash Secret, Defeating Cicada…Again & Where’s Joe?

In this latest recap, Alex Arabian looks back on episodes 10-15 of The CW’s The Flash.

Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2019 Preview: Promoting Truth And Tenacity
Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2019 Preview: Promoting Truth And Tenacity

We highlight the 2019 Human Rights Watch Film Festival international line-up of films promising to offer critical insight into local and global human rights concerns.

Your Achilles' Heel: Greek Mythology and the Movies
Your Achilles’ Heel: Ancient Greece & The Movies

The cinematic depictions of Ancient Greek tales can often get lost in translation through the generations – here’s our handy guide to the best and worst.

Depictions of Colonialism in THE MISSION & ZAMA
Depictions Of Colonialism In THE MISSION & ZAMA

These two award winning films illustrate how cinema can either reinforce or dismantle traditional understandings of colonialism and the Age of Exploration.

Why Every Movie Deserves To Be Seen In A Theater
Why Every Movie Deserves To Be Seen In A Theater

Following Spielberg’s Netflix comments and more people saying they’d prefer to see movies at home, Alexia Amoriello defends the theatrical experience.

Pahk The Cah: The Not So Subtle Nuances Of The Boston Accent
Pahk The Cah: The Not So Subtle Nuances Of The Boston Accent

Contrary to popular belief, getting the Boston accent right is not just about dropping an “r” where you’re not supposed to or adding one to a word when it isn’t necessary.

The Solution to Endless Scrolling When Deciding What to Watch

Reklist is a centralized place to send and receive entertainment recommendations, keep track of what you have read & watched, and discover new titles.