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EMPEROR OF THE NORTH: The Hobo in Early 20th Century America
EMPEROR OF THE NORTH: The Hobo In Early 20th Century America

While Emperor of the North (1973) accurately portrays the unique subculture of the hobo in many ways, it also does itself a disservice by removing friendship between hobos, a central aspect of hobohemia.

Interview With Andrew Fleming, Writer & Director Of IDEAL HOME
Interview With Andrew Fleming, Writer & Director Of IDEAL HOME

We spoke with Andrew Fleming, writer/director of IDEAL HOME, about reuniting with Coogan, the current state of the film and TV industries, and more!

Anarchic Cinema: V-Cinema & Takashi Miike
Anarchic Cinema: V-Cinema & Takashi Miike

In our latest entry of Anarchic Cinema, we discuss the birth of Japanese V-Cinema and the contributions of Takashi Miike.

Fantasy Science Pt. 8: Solutions To The Fermi Paradox Part II
Fantasy Science Pt. 8: Solutions To The Fermi Paradox Part II

In this new Fantasy Science, we are revisiting the Fermi Paradox: if there are so many galaxies and planets out there, why haven’t we found evidence of alien life?

Away from the Hype: AVATAR
Away from the Hype: AVATAR

In the latest Away From the Hype installment, Sean takes a look at Avatar, James Cameron’s Oscar-winning motion capture landmark, and if it still holds up after almost 10 years.

Interview with Debra Granik, Director Of LEAVE NO TRACE
Interview With Debra Granik, Director Of LEAVE NO TRACE

Kristy Strouse shares her interview with director Debra Granik, discussing survivalist training, PTSD and her new film Leave No Trace.

JURASSIC PARK: Celebrating 25 Years of Dinosaurs, Terror and Cinematic History
JURASSIC PARK: Celebrating 25 Years of Dinosaurs, Terror & Cinematic History

25 years since its release, Jurassic Park still terrifies, inspires and fascinates the minds of viewers young and old.

Hypocritical Hollywood: Mixed Signals In The War Against Sexual Harassment And Abuse
Hypocritical Hollywood: Mixed Signals In The War Against Sexual Harassment And Abuse

It’s a tough time in Hollywood for the male elite at the minute, as their history of heinous behaviour towards women gradually becomes common knowledge.

Interview With Boots Riley, Writer & Director Of SORRY TO BOTHER YOU
Interview With Boots Riley, Writer & Director Of SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

In this in-depth conversation, we spoke with Boots Riley about his artistic influences, the “2018 Rat Pack,” as he calls his cast, his seven-year journey of getting Sorry To Bother You made, and more!

Gender & Destruction In INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS
Gender & Destruction In INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS

Guest author Brooke Whipple analyzes the representation of gender in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and how it foreshadows humanity’s destruction.

Interview With Sophie Skelton, Star Of 211
Interview With Sophie Skelton, Star Of 211

We spoke with Sophie Skelton about her new film, 211, what it’s like working with a veteran like Nicolas Cage, and also what fans can expect from season four of Outlander.

Ranking The Great Trailer Showdown of June 2018
Ranking The Great Trailer Showdown Of June 2018

Between Monday 4th and Friday 8th June, 16 major trailers were released. Nathan Osborne looks past the hype to see which is best.

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY: Still As Bold Now As It Was Then
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY: Still As Bold Now As It Was Then

With a re-release on 70mm, we look back at the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, which continues to astound after 50 years.

Baby Talk: Interview With Joanne Mitchell, Creator & Star Of ATTACK OF THE ADULT BABIES
Baby Talk: Interview With Joanne Mitchell, Creator & Star Of ATTACK OF THE ADULT BABIES

We got to speak with Joanne Mitchell, the creator and star of the outrageous horror-comedy Attack of the Adult Babies.

The Doppelgänger: Seeing Double in Modern Movies
The Doppelgänger: Seeing Double In Modern Movies

Handed down through folklore and myths, movies about doppelgängers present a lasting cinematic device through all kinds of uncanny scenarios.