Film Essays and Analysis
‘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.
The 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.
‘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.
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.
The Curtain Call on Film Tragedies - Tragedy seems to be a genre which no longer holds much weight in cinema. Why is this? Ceridwen Millington outlines in this cinephilic essay.
Autism Pride: How Film Taught Me to Live - "For me, diagnosis meant freedom... celebration... life." Bella Madge chronicles her journey through film to self-acceptance and understanding in this Autistic Pride piece.
Superimpositions: How Wim Wenders’ ‘Anselm’ Merges Cinema and Museum - Wim Wenders' 2023 film 'Anselm', made in collaboration with Neue Wilde contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer, merges the experiences of museums and cinema. Article by Joanna Seifter.
Why John Cassavetes Is a Production Pioneer - Legendary filmmaker John Cassavetes was an emblem of cinema's independent spirit. Here's how he became a production pioneer. Article by Leah McDonald.
The Iron Claw and Modern American Folklore - How Von Erich family wrestling movie 'The Iron Claw' is about the ideas of American folklore, the constructs of myth cultivated in the USA over centuries. Essay by Matthew Peyton.
‘Shaft’ Unveiled Blaxploitation’s Cultural Revolution - 'Shaft' (1971) sparks discourse and debate, and challenges prevailing norms, unveiling the cultural revolution of Blaxploitation cinema. Essay by Juahl Ganaway.