August 22, 2023
Fallout and the Dethroning Superhero Movies
Superhero movies have been the juggernauts of the movie industry for over fifteen years, thanks to the expansive universes of Marvel and DC. ...
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Essays
August 18, 2023
Let’s Talk About Forced Female Empowerment
Rachel Zegler, star of Disney’s latest fantasy remake Snow White, is currently under fire for her comments on the new film–to be released in ...
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August 15, 2023
Hollywood’s New Era of Animation is Pushing the Limits
Whether it be Shrek (2001) or Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022), animated movies have proved for decades that the possibilities for the c...
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July 31, 2023
Barbenheimer’s Aftermath: What’s Next for 2023?
“Barbenheimer” proved to be one of the greatest weekends in cinematic history. For both fans and studio executives, the opening weekend of Ba...
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July 20, 2023
Pre-Festival Forecast for the 2024 Best Picture
Every year a collective groan can be heard as outlets and prognosticators rush to release their predictions for the next Oscars an entire cal...
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July 19, 2023
Beyond Nudity and Male Gaze
Sex and Intimacy in Cinema
For the longest time, my exposure to Hollywood movies was limited to Jurassic Park or Anaconda or Bats, or Godz...
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July 13, 2023
A Director and His Handpicked Ensemble
Within the world of contemporary filmmaking, few directors possess the distinctive visual style and narrative voice of Wes Anderson. Known fo...
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July 11, 2023
Summer 2023 and The Downfall of Franchise Revivals
For the past few years, Hollywood has largely relied on previously established franchises and IP to get audiences in theaters and turn a prof...
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July 7, 2023
11 Great Opening Shots in Film
We all love a movie that is able to catch our attention right from the first frame. A great opening scene serves as a film’s way of promising...
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June 22, 2023
The Whimsical World Building of Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson is a highly regarded filmmaker known for his distinctive visual style and storytelling techniques. Through his use of color and ...
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