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BAD EDUCATION's Portrait Of Altruistic Fraud
BAD EDUCATION’s Portrait Of Altruistic Fraud

We delve further into the HBO film Bad Education, discussing further its themes of greed and altruism in the media.

The Overlooked Similarities Between GREEN BOOK & BLACKKKLANSMAN
The Overlooked Similarities Between GREEN BOOK & BLACKKKLANSMAN

Green Book and BlacKkKlansman both deal with race relations in America. We discuss why they may both be problematic in their discussions of race.

Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad
Trash Caviar: Nicolas Cage Fighting The Ghost Of His Dad

In the first part of Trash Caviar in which Julian Rosenthal inspects the finest of trash, he recalls Nicolas Cage’s off-the-wall character in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

So You Want To Make A Movie... Now What?
So You Want To Make A Movie… Now What?

Making a film may seem like a daunting task, but here we break down the steps to do so – and perhaps make it seem not so daunting after all!

IVAN'S CHILDHOOD & The Horror Of Waking Up
IVAN’S CHILDHOOD & The Horror Of Waking Up

Tarkovsky’s Ivan’s Childhood, perhaps more than any other film, shows the complexities of dreams, here shown through the eyes of a childhood experiencing the trauma of war.

The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies
The Essential Structure Of Romantic Comedies

Most romantic comedies follow a definitive structure; here we break down the steps that are usually involved to make the film successful.

Video Dispatches: Holiday Gift Edition Vol. 1
Staff Inquiry: Films That Took A Second Viewing To Appreciate

The brilliance of some movies just isn’t evident on a first viewing, whether it be due to our age or the film’s density; here are some that needed a second watch to fully appreciate.

Anarchic Cinema: The Anti-Film & Why I Hate Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is often considered a pioneer of the “anti-film” or cinematic nihilism, though his films themselves leave much to be desired.

The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With
The Troubling Scene THE DISASTER ARTIST Must Reckon With

The Disaster Artist is a troubling film given the recent allegations against James Franco, especially when we look at one scene in particular when Franco’s Tommy Wiseau abuses his power as a director.

Ed Wood, Tommy Wiseau and Losing Your Vision To The Public
Ed Wood, Tommy Wiseau & Losing Your Vision To The Public

Both Ed Wood and Tommy Wiseau are renowned for their truly bad movies; two later films attempted to uncover the depth of their enigmatic natures: Tim Burton’s Ed Wood and James Franco’s The Disaster Artist.

Is The Slasher Genre Dead?
Is The Slasher Genre Dead?

We examine the history and trends of the slasher horror sub-genre, and whether it is still as popular in modern times as it was in the past.

We Can’t Blame Audiences For BLADE RUNNER 2049’s Failure

Blade Runner 2049 may be acclaimed by critics and cinephiles alike, but why did the general audience fail to love it as much?

THOR: RAGNAROK & The Perils Of Reinvention
THOR: RAGNAROK & The Perils Of Reinvention

Thor: Ragnarok may be a fun time, but it’s also disruptive to the MCU as a whole, trading real drama and storytelling for cheap laughs.

The Dangers Of Nostalgia
The Dangers Of Nostalgia

Nostalgia is fine when it comes to the entertainment we love, but it can also have unseen dangers, especially in our current digital age.

Why Do People Want a Boring Superman? Defending Superman's Character Arc In BvS
Why Do People Want a Boring Superman? Defending Superman’s Character Arc In BvS

Superman’s character is often criticized in the film Batman v Superman, but here’s why it might actually be worth a further look.