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The Human Villains of Guillermo del Toro
The Human Villains Of Guillermo Del Toro

Guillermo del Toro is best known for his fantastical monsters – but his most striking creations are his horrible human antagonists.

Supporting Emerging Female Filmmakers: Coven Film Festival Report
Supporting Emerging Female Filmmakers: Coven Film Festival Report

Our editor-in-chief Manon de Reeper was able to attend the Coven Film Festival in San Francisco, a festival devoted to short films made by women.

We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay
We Need to Talk About Lynne Ramsay

Lynne Ramsay has been honored and recognized by critics and awards around the world. So why does it seem as though Hollywood refuses to recognize her incredible work?

LADY BIRD: Invisible perfection?
LADY BIRD: Invisible Perfection?

Lady Bird is one of the best modern coming of age stories, but the greatness likely stems from the small scenes many audiences might miss.

The MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE Franchise, Ranked

The Mission: Impossible franchise has been going strong for over 20 years. Here is our ranking of the now six films.

Fantasy Science Pt. 21: Genetically Modified Animals In THE HUNGER GAMES & Real Life
Fantasy Science Pt. 21: Genetically Modified Animals In THE HUNGER GAMES & Real Life

In this part of Fantasy Science, we will focus on the reality of genetically modified animals in the context of The Hunger Games.

The Rampant Rise Of Meta-Humor And THE LEGO MOVIE 2
The Rampant Rise Of Meta-Humor & THE LEGO MOVIE 2

While popular franchise films utilizing meta-humor still perform well, the longevity of this approach remains unclear as both the Deadpool and Lego franchises are trending slightly downward at the box office.

So You Want To Make A Movie... Now What?
So You Want To Make A Movie… Now What?

Making a film may seem like a daunting task, but here we break down the steps to do so – and perhaps make it seem not so daunting after all!

Racing Towards Reality: The Acting Of Jim Carrey In THE TRUMAN SHOW

Jim Carrey’s performance in The Truman Show is one that deserves to be discussed, as it is one of extraordinary duality, showing his comedic chops in addition to his growing dramatic talents.

Mental Illness In The Movies: How FRANK Debunks The Myth Of The Tortured Artist

The lesson of Frank is that mental illness is a hindrance, not a gift of inspiration, and romanticising it is a dangerous road to go down.

Video Dispatches: A STAR IS BORN, DIAMONDS OF THE NIGHT & BREWSTER McCLOUD
Video Dispatches: A STAR IS BORN, DIAMONDS OF THE NIGHT & BREWSTER McCLOUD

This week in the Video Dispatches, we cover the home video releases of A Star Is Born, Diamonds of the Night (1964) and Brewster McCloud (1970).

Anarchic Cinema: SALT OF THE EARTH
Anarchic Cinema: SALT OF THE EARTH

Salt of the Earth espouses the fiercely independent nature of anarchic filmmaking, and remains one of the most important films in American history.

Luke Skywalker: The Hero of the Mono-Myth
Luke Skywalker: The Hero Of The Mono-Myth

We break down six scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy to understand audience’s attatchment to Luke Skywalker, the classic protagonist who goes on a transformational journey to defeat evil.

Cast Christopher Abbott As Batman You Cowards
Cast Christopher Abbott As Batman, You Cowards

Amanda Nix champions Christopher Abbott as the next Batman, citing his strong veristility as an actor and relatively unknown status reason enough to hand him the keys to the batmobile.

Three Documentaries That Were Overlooked In 2018
Three Documentaries That Were Overlooked In 2018

2018 was the biggest year for documentaries in box office history, but some gems still fell by the wayside. Asher Luberto recommends some overlooked docs.