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Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR
Fantasy Science Pt. 19: GATTACA, Genetic Engineering & CRISPR

Today we are going to look at the biotech tool called CRISPR that may have the potential to bring the future depicted by Gattaca to life.

Lumos: The power and influence of the HARRY POTTER generation
Lumos: The Political Power & Influence Of The HARRY POTTER Generation

A form of political agenda has been present in film since the dawn of cinem, with YA adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games influencing a new generation.

Mainstream Avant-Garde Films in Latin America
Mainstream Avant-Garde Films In Latin America

What is considered Latin American art cinema today? Who defines the accepted hegemonic profiles of the films that receive funding and are shown all over at European film festivals?

Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
Away From The Hype: INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

In the latest of our Away From the Hype series, we examine Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, to see whether it is deserving of its negative reputation.

Think The Good Guys Always Win? Think Again. Satan Is Making A Comeback And He Is The Star Of The Show.
Think The Good Guys Always Win? Think Again: Satan Is Making A Comeback

Who would have thought the embodiment of Satan would be seen as a pop culture icon in 2018, and his return to screens would bring a new outlook on the role of women in media.

The Importance of Comedy: The Connections between MONSTERS INC and SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS
The Importance Of Comedy: The Connections Between MONSTERS INC & SULLIVAN’S TRAVELS

Sullivan’s Travels may not quickly come to mind when watching Monsters, Inc., but after examining both films, there is a connection in not only their themes but their structures as well.

Female Psychopaths In Cinema
Female Psychopaths In Cinema

Misogynistic, anti-feminist, or simply a portrayal of women being intricate and completely human? An analysis of female psychopaths in cinema.

Of Ennui and Animalia: American Boredom in Thoroughbreds and American Animals
Of Ennui & Animalia: American Boredom In THOROUGHBREDS & AMERICAN ANIMALS

Lily, Amanda, Spencer, and Warren are all a bit bored. School sucks. Growing up isn’t easy. So they join the canon of bored white folks who look that boredom in the eye and turn to violence.

Fantasy Science Pt. 18: Transfiguration In HARRY POTTER & Chemistry

One of the coolest fields of magic in Harry Potter is that of transfiguration: turning one thing into another. How does it relate to real life science?

Once Upon A Fantasy: Lanthimos & Tarantino's Grand Delusions
The Folly Of Power In THE FAVOURITE

The Favourite may be Lanthimos’ most crowd pleasing work yet, but it doesn’t shy from showing the doomed reality of chasing power.

Trash Caviar: The Accidental Magic of TEEN WITCH
Trash Caviar: The Accidental Magic Of TEEN WITCH

A happy accident spit out the low-budget Hollywood machine, Teen Witch is compelling in a way that no individual person could pull off on their own.

From THE DARK KNIGHT Into THE SPIDER-VERSE: The Making Of The Superhero Spectrum

From the brooding Dark Knight through the bulk of the MCU and into the Spider-Verse, the superhero spectrum showcases the many ways in which the genre can adapt and evolve.

Terrifying Implications Of The Netflix Christmas Multiverse

Within the past year, Netflix has released a slew of Christmas movies to their platform; we take a look at this rising trend in streaming.

BREAKING BAD: Still Got It, 10 Years Later
BREAKING BAD: Still Got It, 10 Years Later

It’s been ten years since massive AMC hit Breaking Bad took to the screens and masterminded its way into television history, and it hasn’t begun to lose its luster yet. 

Jacob Is The Hero Of FANTASTIC BEASTS, And Warner Bros. Needs To See That
Jacob Is The Hero Of FANTASTIC BEASTS, And Warner Bros. Needs To See That

If the Fantastic Beasts films are going to recapture the magic of Harry Potter, they need to focus on where their true magic lies, and that might be with one man named Jacob Kowalski.