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An Artist’s Contributions: David Wark Griffith

Posted on May 3, 2018November 2, 2018 by Francesca Amalie Militello

Highly influential ‘Broken Blossoms’ and ‘The Birth of a Nation’ director David Wark Griffith is the topic of Francesca Militello’s latest piece in her “An Artist’s Contributions” series. Just how did Griffith influence modern cinema? Find out here.

What Does the Crystal Mean in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Mother!’?

Posted on February 8, 2018October 23, 2018 by Elizabeth Howlett

What does the crystal represent in ‘Mother!’ (2017)? Elizabeth Howlett takes you through her theory about this vital aspect of the controversial Darren Aronofsky film starring Jennifer Lawrence, here.