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Why ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’ Didn’t Feature Michael Myers and Why We Should Give It Another Chance

Posted on October 27, 2017October 31, 2018 by James Cullen

Why was ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’ absent of its franchise villain Michael Myers? James Cullen explains, and creates a case for reconsidering III’s quality, in this special feature.

The 7 Best Halloween Films For People Who Don’t Like Horror Movies

Posted on October 24, 2017October 30, 2018 by James Cullen

Sometimes Halloween is better without jump scares and murderous dolls, so James Cullen has presented a week’s worth of festive gems for those who are looking to avoid the horror genre.

How the TV Renaissance Has Helped Film Actors

Posted on September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 by James Cullen

What was once a death nail to any film actor’s career now seems like a more enticing proposition as film actors embrace tv, giving the small screen a bigger draw and changing the industry.

Short Film Review: Becoming Undead II (2013)

Posted on July 2, 2017July 3, 2017 by James Cullen

Ron Purtee’s short film ‘Becoming Undead II’ has been reviewed by James Cullen.

Here Lies Joe (2016) Short Film Review

Posted on May 22, 2017 by James Cullen

Mark Battle’s ‘Here Lies Joe’ (2016), a short film about a man’s struggle with depression, is “poignant and raw” according to James Cullen’s review.

The Simpsons Movie (2007) Flash Review

Posted on April 5, 2017April 6, 2017 by James Cullen

Nearly 10 years removed from ‘The Simpsons Movie’ (2007), James Cullen looks back on the film with this flash review.

The Evolution of Disney Dads

Posted on March 1, 2017July 6, 2018 by James Cullen

What does the interaction a Disney Princess has with her father tell us about how times have changed between 1989 and 2016? James Cullen explores.

Film as a Political Medium: Propaganda and ‘The Triumph of the Will’

Posted on February 28, 2017January 2, 2018 by James Cullen

Nazi propaganda film ‘The Triumph of the Will’ is analysed for its effectiveness as a documentary and comparisons are drawn to contemporary politics in James Cullen’s informative film essay.

Bodies of Power: Masculinity and Femininity in ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ and ‘Aliens’

Posted on January 17, 2017March 16, 2017 by Guest

Ripley from ‘Aliens’ and Rambo from ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ each represented different ideas of masculinity and femininity in 80s America, according to James Cullen’s film essay.