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MEMORIES OF MURDER Criterion Review: Bong Joon-Ho's Masterpiece, Restored
MEMORIES OF MURDER Criterion Review: Bong Joon-Ho’s Masterpiece, Restored

Criterion’s upcoming edition of Memories of Murder comes highly recommended to both fans of the film and new viewers alike.

KING KONG Gave Me A Primal Crush On Adrien Brody
KING KONG Gave Me A Primal Crush On Adrien Brody

Despite the star power, it’s Adrien Brody, playing the sad, mopey playwright Jack Driscoll, that outshines them all.

GODZILLA 4K Blu-Ray Review: A Gargantuan Spectacle
GODZILLA 4K Blu-Ray Review: A Gargantuan Spectacle

Warner Bros. prepared the release of the first film in the MonsterVerse, Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, on the 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray format.

WONDER WOMAN 1984 4K Blu-Ray Review: An Apex Predator
WONDER WOMAN 1984 4K Blu-Ray Review: An Apex Predator

Warner Bros. has finally made Wonder Woman 1984 available physically on Blu-Ray, and franchise fans should be pleased with the results.

Bigotry And Hypocrisy In John Abraham's DONKEY IN A BRAHMIN VILLAGE
Bigotry And Hypocrisy In John Abraham’s DONKEY IN A BRAHMIN VILLAGE

Donkey in a Brahmin Village is deserving of its cult status in Indian cinema as it dared to expose the hideous aspects of religion and society.

WATCHMEN, The Movie: Why, God, Why?
WATCHMEN, The Movie: Why, God, Why?

Whether you’re looking for ethical complexity or fascinating character studies, you won’t find it in Watchmen.

7 Categories The Academy Awards Should Consider
7 Categories The Academy Awards Should Consider

Clement Tyler Obropta looks at the need for diversity and inclusion within the Academy Awards through seven new categories the Oscars should consider.

Awkward Souls 50 Years Of Mike Leigh’s Bleak Moments
Awkward Souls: 50 Years Of Mike Leigh’s Bleak Moments

Back in 1971, Mike Leigh’s Bleak Moments showed the director’s take on the awkward moments that make humanity so complex and compelling.

Around International Film Festival: Back to the Roots
Around International Film Festival: Back to the Roots

Around International Film Festival is an independent cinematic awards event that is quickly catching attention for its one-of-a-kind structure.

One Piece Got Me Through This Year
ONE PIECE Got Me Through This Year

With 900+ episodes, One Piece is a high-seas pirate anime that makes for an effective escape for those in quarantine during the pandemic.

Beauty: The Path Through The End Of The World
Beauty: The Path Through The End Of The World

Mad Max: Fury Road and Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts are thematically tied together with their messages of hope and rebirth.

CÉLINE & JULIE GO BOATING Criterion Review: Jacques Rivette's Masterpiece Gets A New Restoration
CÉLINE & JULIE GO BOATING Criterion Review: Jacques Rivette’s Masterpiece Gets A New Restoration

With a beautiful 2K restoration, a great audio track, and an incredible selection of supplements, this is absolutely worthy of addition to any collection.

Martin Scorsese: In The Land Of The Blind, Content Is King
Martin Scorsese: In The Land Of The Blind, Content Is King

Scorsese’s homage to Federico Fellini is a tribute to an influence who crawled so that Scorsese could walk and a plea to let others run in their wake.

The New Coronavirus Cinema Is Here
The New Coronavirus Cinema Is Here

The shutdown resulting from the virus has shaken the foundations of the industry challenging the ways that films are produced, distributed, and exhibited.

City, State and Town: Exploring Frederick Wiseman’s U.S.A.
City, State and Town: Exploring Frederick Wiseman’s U.S.A.

State Legislature, Monrovia, Indiana, and City Hall may each look at different levels of governance, they all present the importance of public service.