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August 22, 2023 · by Carson Burton

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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August 18, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

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 · by Carson Burton

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 · by Carson Burton

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 · by Danny Jarabek

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 · by Neha Jha

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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June 11, 2023 · by Anjani Chadha

On Isolation, Taboos, and More

Three men in white hazmat suits stand facing a dead body placed on a bier, discussing who of the three would be the one to perform the last r...

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June 9, 2023 · by Amritpal Rai

"Transformers:" A Franchise In Disarray

It's remarkable how much the Transformers film series has occupied the latter part of Michael Bay's career. It's even more impressive how ins...

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