1990s

BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload
BATMAN RETURNS: The Birth Of Villain Overload

Zac Hestand takes a look back at the comic movie classic Batman Returns and how its overload of villains spawned an industry standard.

Away From The Hype: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
Away From The Hype: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT

In our latest Away From the Hype, we examine The Blair Witch Project, seeing if the classic found footage horror still holds up after all this time.

The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

In our latest entry of The Nominated Film You May Have Missed series, we discuss the 1995 timeless classic Sense and Sensibility.

GROUNDHOG DAY: Revisiting The Timeless Classic On Its 25th Anniversary
GROUNDHOG DAY: Revisiting The Timeless Classic On Its 25th Anniversary

It’s been 25 years since Groundhog Day premiered, but its enduring quality lives on. Its humor, tender performances, sincerity, and feel-good ending are just as impactful as the raw existential statement that it provides about how to find true contentment.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS: Tim Burton's Timeless Masterpiece
EDWARD SCISSORHANDS: Tim Burton’s Timeless Masterpiece

Edward Scissorhands is one of those rare films where everything, every single aspect came together perfectly to create “movie magic”.

Anarchic Cinema: An Introduction To Embracing The Inner Chaos Of Movies
Anarchic Cinema: An Introduction To Embracing The Inner Chaos Of Movies

Matthew Roe introduces Anarchic Cinema, the beginning of a new series focusing on the evolution of art from the obvious to the complex.

The Santa Clause: Holiday Movies At Their Worst
THE SANTA CLAUSE: Holiday Movies At Their Worst

The Santa Clause isn’t the festive classic you remember – it’s a soulless comedy that doesn’t even understand the meaning of Christmas.

The Beautiful Simplicity of THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
The Beautiful Simplicity Of THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

With innocent characters and a basic plot, the beauty and simplicity of The Nightmare Before Christmas has helped it stand the test of time.

Why People Love To Hate BASIC INSTINCT
Why People Love To Hate BASIC INSTINCT

Basic Instinct is a famous noir thriller by Paul Verhoeven from 1992; here is why it is still both celebrated and reviled today.

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: A Nostalgic Comedy That Still Knows How To Play The Field
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: A Nostalgic Comedy That Still Knows How To Play The Field

25 years later, director Penny Marshall’s A League Of Their Own remains that rare thing: a sports movie with female characters to look up to.

The Nominated Film You Might Have Missed: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN
The Nominated Film You Might Have Missed: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

In our latest entry of The Nominated Film You May Have Missed series, we discuss the 1998 War drama Saving Private Ryan.

You've Got Mail? In Defence Of Nora Ephron's 90s Romcom
You’ve Got Hate Mail? In Defence Of Nora Ephron’s 90s Romcom

Nora Ephron’s You’ve Got Mail has been accused of everything from misogyny to being capitalist propaganda – Julia Smith thinks otherwise.

TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME: Important Prequel To The Twin Peaks Universe
TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME: Important Prequel To The Twin Peaks Universe

Fire Walk With Me is a bolder, darker look at the Twin Peaks universe, but it is essential in understanding the show’s larger themes.

DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST: A Dreamlike Vision That Still Rings True
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST: A Dreamlike Vision That Still Rings True

Julie Dash’s 1991 debut still feels like an eye opening experience when viewed over 25 years later- you need to let it in to your life.

RUSHMORE: Economic Class Struggles & Secrets In The Neo-Screwball Genre
RUSHMORE: Economic Class Struggles & Secrets In The Neo-Screwball Genre

Rushmore is a film that employs screwball comedy conventions, helping to create an interesting combination of genres.