1993

MOVING: Divorce Separation Blues
MOVING: Divorce Separation Blues

Shinji Somai’s magnificent 1993 coming-of-age film, Moving—now available in a new 4K restoration from Cinema Guild—can be interpreted in several ways.

HOUSEHOLD SAINTS: The Resurrection Of An Independent Classic
HOUSEHOLD SAINTS: The Resurrection Of An Independent Classic

Household Saints is a strange yet satisfying brew of family drama and spiritual contemplation that deserves the broader audience it has been denied.

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES: A Solid Kooky Sequel
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES: A Solid Kooky Sequel

Addams Family Values delivers not only a new member to the family but also brings the Addamses into a broader world beyond the confines of their mansion.

THREE COLORS: BLUE, WHITE, & RED: A Triumvirate Triumph
THREE COLORS: BLUE, WHITE & RED: A Triumvirate Triumph

Krzysztof Kiéslowski’s spiritual trilogy of films deals with the three pillars of French democracy in Blue, White & Red.

Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN (1993)
Horrific Inquiry: LEPRECHAUN (1993)

Gold at the end of the rainbow, ancient magics, and leprechauns all to delight and even terrify. This was the goal of Mark Jones’ Leprechaun.

Interview with Victor Nunez, Director of Sundance Classic RUBY IN PARADISE
Interview With Victor Nunez, Director Of Sundance Classic RUBY IN PARADISE

Luke Parker spoke with director Victor Nunez about his 1993 Sundance winner Ruby in Paradise, which has hardly seen the light of day since.

Tarantino's Order: The Original Structure of TRUE ROMANCE
Tarantino’s Order: The Original Structure of TRUE ROMANCE

By analysing the different ways that True Romance could’ve been structured, we can clearly see the stylistic differences between two filmmakers.

SONATINE: A Deconstruction Of The Yakuza Genre
SONATINE: A Deconstruction Of The Yakuza Genre

Sonatine, Takeshi Kitano’s riff off the Yakuza genre, helped him gain an audience outside of his native Japan. Read our review to learn more.

WHEN A STRANGER CALLS Back On Bluray: Home Horror Goes Hi-Def
WHEN A STRANGER CALLS (BACK) On Bluray: Home Horror Goes Hi-Def

Horror classics When A Stranger Calls (1979) and When A Stranger Calls Back (1993) are being re-released on BluRay. Alex Lines takes a look.

WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE: Digesting The Importance Of Family

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape is a story of deep familial relationships suggesting the importance of understanding the struggles of mental health.

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.

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.

Film Analysis Of THE FUGITIVE: Layers Of Meaning
Film Analysis Of THE FUGITIVE: Layers Of Meaning

In Andrew Davis’ brilliant 1993 thriller The Fugitive, the filmmakers use a variety of techniques to lead the viewer through the story. They drop hints with color and lighting that viewers are not necessarily trained to consciously notice while they’re watching, and employ a gripping editing style that effectively supports the cat-and-mouse game that embroils the film’s two main characters. Every movie has content, which is what is seen and heard on screen, and what is referred to as form, which is the way in which the film’s creators manipulate that content to their own ends and present it to the viewer.