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Witches At World's End In AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE
Witches At World’s End In AMERICAN HORROR STORY: APOCALYPSE

American Horror Story has referenced previous seasons throughout the show but has scarcely included “Murder House”, this year calling forth old ghosts, cutting open their retelling of Rosemary’s Baby in 2018 and considering what else is to be said.

Film and Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics of Dionysian Pessimism in Sausage Party
Film & Philosophy: The Ambiguous Politics Of Dionysian Pessimism In SAUSAGE PARTY

In this article on film and philosphy, Lance Conley looks at the pessimistic philosphy embedded within raunchy animated comedy Sausage Party.

THE GUEST: Something's Wrong with David And The Horrific Unknown
THE GUEST: Something’s Wrong With David & The Horrific Unknown

The horror of the unknown, the horror of David, the horror of The Guest, all trace back to the simple question the film asks us and then leaves to fester: “Who is David Collins?”

Conjuring Dread: The Ghostly Legacy of THE CHANGLING
Conjuring Dread: The Ghostly Legacy Of THE CHANGELING

The Changeling has built up a devoted club of admirers and its influence on films such as The Ring and Annabelle have seen it reclaimed by many as the grandfather of the Conjuring Universe.

Staff Inquiry: Scenes That Scarred Us
Staff Inquiry: Scenes That Scarred Us

Some scenes have a lasting impact – the Film Inquiry team dredges up some of the most gruesome and horrifying scenes that they couldn’t ever forget.

Meeting Fear with THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
Meeting Fear With THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT

Film Inquiry’s Tessa Bahoosh writes about one of her favourite films, The Blair Witch Project, and how its existential dread still resonates today.

Time Travel Dream Girl: Trauma & Romance In YOUR NAME And MY TOMORROW, YOUR YESTERDAY

In the Japanese films Your Name and My Tomorrow Your Yesterday, a similar theme can be formed, that of the Time Travel Dream Girl. We discuss what that means in the context of each film.

Baby Boom: SHOCK WAVES & The Greatest Generation
Baby Boom: SHOCK WAVES & The Greatest Generation

Ken Wiederhorn’s mostly forgotten 1977 film Shock Waves is an apt metaphor about the fear of a fascist planet.

Interview With Erica Rose & Chelsea Moore Of Sour Peach Films, The Team Behind Short Film GIRL TALK
Interview With Erica Rose & Chelsea Moore Of Sour Peach Films, The Team Behind Short Film GIRL TALK

We spoke with Erica Rose & Chelsea Moore, the creators of Sour Peach Films, about both their company and their new short called Girl Talk.

Dinner With Dames San Francisco #4 - With Kathleen Grace (Recap)
Dinner With Dames San Francisco #4 – With Kathleen Grace (Recap)

At the fourth 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 San Francisco #3 - With Olivia Humphrey (Recap)
Dinner With Dames San Francisco #3 – With Olivia Humphrey (Recap)

At the third San Francisco Dinner with Dames, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with Olivia Humphrey, Founder & CEO of Kanopy.

Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 2
Screenplays With Unconventional Connections Part 2

In the second of this series, we look at the screenplays of Citizen Kane and Velvet Goldmine, examining how the two stories share similar DNA.

"You should be hard on yourself.” Interview With Richard Harmon, Star Of I STILL SEE YOU
“You should be hard on yourself.” Interview With Richard Harmon, Star Of I STILL SEE YOU

We were able to speak with Richard Harmon, star of the supernatural thriller I Still See You, about his interpretation of the story, advice for others coming into the industry, and more!

“Fifty Minutes And Counting”: Time & MIRACLE MILE

An overlooked film at the time of its release, Miracle Mile looks at the Cold War when it was waning, examining the destruction man is capable of when he thinks the end is near.

Knife + Heart: Interview with Writer/Director Yann Gonzalez at Fantastic Fest 2018
Interview With Writer/Director Yann Gonzalez Of KNIFE + HEART At Fantastic Fest 2018

We got the chance to speak to director Yann Gonzalez about his new film Knife + Heart after its US premiere at Fantastic Fest.