The History of British Cinema Part 1: The Rise Of The Studio Film
The History of British Cinema Part 1: The Rise Of The Studio Film

In this first part of The History of British Cinema, we discuss the rise of the studio film in the 1940s and ’50s.

Beginners Guide To The Netflix Marvel Television Universe
Beginners Guide To The Netflix Marvel Television Universe

In this guide, we introduce you to the world of Marvel across four distinctive yet interconnected TV series on Netflix. It’s a journey worth taking.

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.

How One Avengers Deleted Scene Shows The Central Flaw Of The MCU
The Beginner’s Guide: Marvel Cinematic Universe

In this Beginner’s Guide, we look back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) so far and pick out the most important films to watch from the collection.

Pitch: The Music of Michael Giacchino
The Beginner’s Guide: Michael Giacchino, Composer

It’s rare that composers adapt themes and pieces, but Michael Giacchino’s bold steps to make everything he composes personal makes him stand out as one of contemporary cinema’s leading composers.

Actor Profile: Sarah Paulson
Actor Profile: Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson fits the criteria of great actors. She has range and stamina, two incredibly important things to have in Hollywood.

The Beginner's Guide: Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema
The Beginner’s Guide: Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema

While ‘Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema’ technically refers to the films produced by the fifth generation of graduates from the Beijing Film Academy following Mao Zedong’s ‘Cultural Revolution,’ the connotations of the phrase are far deeper in meaning than simply referring to a group of people.

Anarchic Cinema: Dogme 95 & The Emotion And Character Of Film
Anarchic Cinema: Dogme 95 & The Emotion And Character Of Film

Matthew Roe explores the Dogme 95 movement, arguing that it shows the boundaries of the human psyche, creativity and sociopolitical climate more effectively than any other movement of its time.

The Beginner's Guide: Richard Linklater, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Richard Linklater, Writer/Director

One of America’s most revered American filmmakers, Richard Linklater returns with “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?”. Before then, here’s our guide to his filmography, from his experimental efforts like Slacker, to mainstream crowdpleasers like School of Rock.

The Beginner's Guide: Coming-of-Age
The Beginner’s Guide: Coming-Of-Age

The Coming-of-Age film typically follows the story of confused, lonely and lost teens searching for their own identity as they weave their way through adolescence. In this Beginner’s Guide, we look back at some of the best examples of teen self discovery.

Actor Profile: Natalie Wood
Actor Profile: Natalie Wood

With many facets within her career from the filmography, to her love life, to her untimely death, there’s no question that Natalie Wood deserves to be eulogized as a formidable actress and a caring human being. Here is a rundown of some of her very best.

The Beginner's Guide: Carl Theodor Dreyer, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Carl Theodor Dreyer, Director

We delve into the works of Carl Theodor Dreyer, the Danish director that is behind some of the greatest masterpieces in cinema, among them Vampyr, Gertrud and The Passion of Joan of Arc.

Actor Profile: Jennifer Lawrence
Actor Profile: Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence is an actress with many memorable roles through the years; here is a rundown of some of her very best.

Actor's Profile: Sidney Poitier
Actor Profile: Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier paved the way for African American actors with a string of critically lauded roles in the late fifties and sixties. Here are some of his best performances, that remain influential to this day.

Actor Profile: Marisa Tomei
Actor Profile: Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei is an actress with many memorable roles through the years; here is a rundown of some of her very best.