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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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June 8, 2023

Knowing Film

Knowing (2009) is a sci-fi thriller directed by Alex Proyas and Nicolas Cage. The film follows John Koestler, a University professor who stum...

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June 3, 2023 · by Neha Jha

Returning to Ghibli Movies: What's So Special About Them?

I watched When Marnie Was There (2014) during the lockdown. The pandemic eased life for many people like me who went back and forth from work...

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June 1, 2023

Coming of Age in the Season of Summer

School is almost out, and the temperatures are rising! With summer just over the horizon, there’s an itching to be young. As time passes, the...

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May 31, 2023 · by Amritpal Rai

Top Ten Films To Not Win The Palme d’Or Since 2000

In terms of film festivals, Cannes is one of the most prestigious. Since its inception in 1946, the festival has gone through its own dramati...

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May 25, 2023 · by Sara Ciplickas

I Watched a Bunch of Westerns, So You Don't Have To

Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon premiered at Cannes on May 20th, and the reviews are nothing but awe-struck delight. Scorsese’s ...

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May 24, 2023

The Bold and the Beautiful Films of Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller is a pinnacle individual in the world of comedy. With a career in film and television spanning over three decades, Ben Stiller is...

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