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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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May 23, 2023 · by Neha Jha

Indian Audiences Cross Language Barriers for Evolved Cinema

When was the last time I went to the movies? Maybe in the first week of May? It was not a Bollywood movie (it starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,...

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May 2, 2023

Nolan and Zimmer's Cinematic Connection

How Soundtracks Enhance a Film Soundtracks are the backbone of a moving film. Each song and every sound works to keep a story’s momentum g...

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May 2, 2023

The Lineage of Vampire Cinema

With Nicolas Cage’s new vampire comedy Renfield (2023) out, vampires have once again popped back into the spotlight of pop culture. Much like...

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May 2, 2023 · by Anjani Chadha

Examining Caste Representation in Hindi Cinema

The only Indian film to have been ever awarded a Palme d'Or—earlier called Grand Prix du Festival International du Film—is Chetan Ananad’s 19...

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April 21, 2023

Success from Unexpected Inspiration: The Rise, Fall, and Revamp of Colin Farrell

You may have heard of the absolute best actor in the world right now: Colin Farrell (not a fact, but a strong opinion). Farrell's recent succ...

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April 18, 2023

The Transformation of Fan-Favorite Literature to the Silver Screen

The basis for an intriguing film lies in the writing. A solid screenplay lays a strong framework for a successful movie. Although original...

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April 3, 2023

A Recap of the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards

With an increasing call for diversity and inclusion in awards shows, the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards recently announced their first batch ...

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March 29, 2023

They're Remaking 'Vertigo.' Here We Go Again.

It’s a sad, mournful day when news breaks about a new remake of a classic film. It’s a day that all film fans fear. One such day occurred rec...

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March 21, 2023 · by Amritpal Rai

The Best Picture Winner Can Come From Anywhere

Near the end of the Oscar-winning Pixar animated feature, Ratatouille (2007), the steely, affluent food critic, Anton Ego, ends his transcend...

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March 17, 2023

Funny Fey and Priceless Poehler

Spotlighting Female Comedy Icons Taking the comedy world by storm, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have kept their friendship strong through fil...

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