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Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO
Fantasy Science Pt. 17: The 3D Glasses Of DOCTOR WHO

EM Waves. Polarization. 3D. Have you heard terms like these flying around sci-fi movies and TV? Have you ever wondered about their scientific accuracy?

Criterion Channel: The Answer To FilmStruck
Criterion Channel: The Answer To FilmStruck

With the unfortunate shutdown of FilmStruck, we now have the Criterion Channel – which may be a worthy alternative.

THE GINGERBREAD MAN & GOSFORD PARK: Late-Career Altman Captured With Two New Releases
THE GINGERBREAD MAN & GOSFORD PARK: Late-Career Altman Captured With Two New Releases

November saw the release of three Robert Altman films on Blu-ray: Brewster McCloud, The Gingerbread Man and Gosford Park. We delve into the last two.

Dinner With Dames San Francisco #5 – With Michele Turnure-Salleo (Recap)
Dinner With Dames San Francisco #5 – With Michele Turnure-Salleo (Recap)

At the 5th San Francisco Dinner with Dames, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with Kathleen Grace, CEO of New Form Digital.

Dinner With Dames #18, With Erica Lee & Ester Hornstein (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #18, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with the night’s mentors, Erica Lee & Esther Hornstein, president and creative executive at Thunder Road.

The Two Sides Of Carole Lombard: NOTHING SACRED & MADE FOR EACH OTHER
The Two Sides Of Carole Lombard: NOTHING SACRED & MADE FOR EACH OTHER

Newly reissued via Kino Lorber, screwball comedy Nothing Sacred and delicate domestic drama Made for Each Other show two sides of Carole Lombard.

Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Classic Era Noirs
Staff Inquiry: Our Favorite Classic Era Noirs

This month’s Staff Inquiry is all about our most beloved examples of film noir, picking from the classic era of the ’40s and ’50s.

Master Chess: The EEOC Investigation For Women Directors Under Trump

(This article was originally posted on January 23, 2017 as part of Maria Giese’s groundbreaking…

Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER
Fantasy Science Pt. 16: Extendable Ears In HARRY POTTER

In the 16th part of Fantasy Science, we are going to look at how the extendable ears from Harry Potter might work in the muggle world. Let’s begin.

TRANSIT & The Petzold Gaze
TRANSIT & The Petzold Gaze

Transit finds Christian Petzold on the same end of the telescope as his previous films, but looking through a more sophisticated, evolved tool with a wider view of the medium.

Film Struck: What To Watch Before It's Gone
Film Struck: What To Watch Before It’s Gone

Before the shut down of Film Struck at the end of this month, here are some of the films you need to check out before they are gone for good.

Underrated 1950s Film Noir: 15 More Classic Gems Deserving An Audience
Underrated 1950s Film Noir: 15 More Classic Gems Deserving An Audience

As a follow-up to our previous recommendations on underrated 1940s noir for Noirvember, we jump a decade later, to the 1950s.

Underrated 1940s Film Noir: 15 Classic Gems Deserving An Audience
Underrated 1940s Film Noir: 15 Classic Gems Deserving An Audience

In celebration of Noirvember, we present to you a list of 15 underrated classic noirs from the 1940s.

Fantasy Science Pt. 15: SUPERNATURAL & EMF Detectors
Fantasy Science Pt. 15: SUPERNATURAL & EMF Detectors

Electromagnetism. Force. EMF. Have you heard terms like these flying around in sci-fi? Have you wondered how accurately films & TV portray real science?

The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies
The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies

Most romantic comedies follow a definitive structure; here we break down the steps that are usually involved to make the film successful.