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‘C’è Ancora Domani’, Neorealism, and the Right to Vote
Paola Cortellesi’s directorial debut ‘C’è Ancora Domani’ reimagines ideas of Italian Neorealism to tell of contemporary struggles through a historical lens. Essay by Jenson Davenport.
Read MoreThe Sour Sweetheart: A New Character Archetype
Introducing the Sour Sweetheart, a new film character archetype to add to the ranks of the Femme Fatale and the Final Girl. She’s got a diary and a gun. Essay by Jessica Grassano.
Read MoreThe Devil’s Bath (2024) Review
‘The Devil’s Bath’, from writer-director duo Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, is more a psychological study than a straight horror, a beautifully haunting warning. Review by Lauren Frison.
Read MoreLonglegs (2024) Review
Osgood Perkins horror ‘Longlegs’, starring Nicolas Cage in a terrifying role, crafts an experience that lingers in the shadows of the mind. Review by Jake Fittipaldi.
Read More‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Isn’t About Sex
Stanley Kubrick’s final film, ‘Eyes Wide Shut’, isn’t about sex. It’s about Christmas. Of all the Christmas movies, it may be the most cynical. Essay by Declan O’Reilly.
Read MoreLumberjack the Monster (2023) Review
The latest movie from provocative filmmaker Takashi Miike, ‘Lumberjack the Monster’ (2023), seems lacking the shock factor necessary to gain attention. Review by Lauren Frison.
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The Echo of ‘Oldboy’ in ‘Monkey Man’
By reflecting elements of South Korean action cinema, ‘Monkey Man’ distinguishes itself from the formulaic patterns of contemporary Hollywood revenge narratives. Essay by Jake Fittipaldi.
Read MoreTrue Romance (1993) Review
The iconic female protagonist steals the show in ‘True Romance’ (1993), the movie about two lovers on the run written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by Tony Scott. Review by Gala Woolley.
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