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Away from the Hype: Godzilla (1954)
Away from the Hype: Godzilla (1954)

In this Away From the Hype we take a look at the 1954 Godzilla.

'I'm Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today': Celebrating 30 Years of Clerks
‘I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today’: Celebrating 30 Years of Clerks

Clerks was an instant hit with festival audiences and cemented Kevin Smith as a name to watch. Thirty years later, how does it hold up?

PAPER MOON Criterion Review: The Bogdanovich Classic Comes to 4K
PAPER MOON Criterion Review: The Bogdanovich Classic Comes to 4K

Criterion’s new edition of Paper Moon is what so many have been long waiting for—a definitive release of this staple of 1970s American cinema.

family friendly spooky movies
Scaredy-Pants: 10 Family-Friendly Films to Watch This Spooky Season

Halloween is one of the most festive times of the year, and with it comes…

Revisiting CORALINE 15 Years Later

15 years later and Coraline is still scary, moving, funny, and aesthetically breathtaking.

Evolving Beauty Standards: How Cinema Reflects and Shapes Body Image Over Decades
Evolving Beauty Standards: How Cinema Reflects and Shapes Body Image Over Decades

Beauty has been the focus of the film industry since the early 20th century. We take a look at how its changed through film over time.

Shelley Duvall and the Gift of Gab
Shelley Duvall and the Gift of Gab

In most, Shelley Duvall’s characters were defined by the strange, guileless naturalism she brought to her roles, exemplified most by her ability to talk.

5 Movies to Watch Before MaXXXine
5 Movies to Watch Before MaXXXine

Before getting to Ti West’s Maxxxine, here are five other films to check out!

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25 Years Later
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE 25 Years Later

With the recent temporary re-release of the Phantom Menace to honor its twenty-fifth anniversary, how does the film hold up?

ABIGAIL: How To Give Away The Ball With Your Marketing

Universal’s marketing kind of screwed the pooch with Abigail. I’m going to explore where specifically the advertising fumbled, and why.

BLUE VELVET Criterion Review: David Lynch’s Classic Arrives on 4K

Criterion has prepared a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray edition of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet. Let’s take a look!

WHY DO MODERN MOVIE TRAILERS SPOIL EVERYTHING?

The humble movie trailer: Hollywood’s first impression of any new piece of content.

The Success of BARBIE And What Hollywood Should Learn From It
The Success of BARBIE And What Hollywood Should Learn From It

It’s been a long time since the world has seen a box office phenomenon quite like Barbie! Lets take a deeper look at what this might mean.

Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi
Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi is a sly, funny, gifted filmmaker. But, is he right for Marvel?

Why Melodramas Are Scarier Than Horror Movies
Why Melodramas Are Scarier Than Horror Movies

Melodramas may look and sound different than their gory counterparts but are often more frightening.