Publications

Essays

August 19, 2025 · by Red Broadwell

Analysis: Park Chan-wook’s WGA Expulsion and the Confusing Nature of Hollywood Guilds

On Friday, August 8th, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced the expulsion of two members based on violating the terms and conditions ...

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Reviews

August 17, 2025 · by Amritpal Rai

'Fixed' Review: Genndy Tartakovsky's Gorgeous 2D-Animation Mines Cheap Humor

It was two years ago (almost a week apart), yours truly had the pleasure of reviewing the R-rated comedy, Strays (2023), a film obsessed with...

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Essays

August 15, 2025 · by Red Broadwell

Fifty Years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show:’ Keep On Time Warping

What a time it is to celebrate The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary, huh? I’m usually loath to ever call a film “impossible to ma...

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Interviews

August 15, 2025 · by Danny Jarabek

Interview With 'The Bear' Sound Team, Steve "Major" Giammaria, Scott D. Smith & Evan Benjamin

Ethan Simmie is joined by Steve "Major" Giammaria, Scott D. Smith, and Evan Benjamin, the Emmy-nominated sound team behind FX's hit drame...

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Reviews

August 15, 2025 · by Jacob Diedenhofer

‘Weapons’ Review: Cregger’s Latest Establishes Him as an Exciting New Voice in Cinema

Ever since the bidding war for Weapons (2025) hit the news cycle, it has been one of the most talked-about movies of the year—especially with...

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Reviews

August 14, 2025 · by Adam Patla

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Review: Spike Lee Reimagines Kurosawa Classic for the Modern Age

Spike Lee has challenged convention and form by infusing forty years’ worth of films with his distinct flair and undeniable voice. He’s touch...

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Essays

August 12, 2025 · by Neha Jha

Art, Agenda, and the National Awards: Who Really Wins?

Since their inception in 1954, the National Awards have been the gold standard for recognising artistic and technical excellence in Indian ci...

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Reviews

August 12, 2025 · by Ethan Dayton

‘Alien: Earth’ Review: Noah Hawley Delivers The Best Alien Entry Since Ridley Scott’s Original Film

This is a spoiler-free review of the first six episodes of FX’s ‘Alien: Earth.’  The Alien franchise has been a cinematic staple ...

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Reviews

August 11, 2025 · by Joshua Mbonu

‘Freakier Friday’ Review: This Second Switch-Up isn’t Quite as Fresh as the First

In Hollywood’s never-ending pursuit to revamp 90s and 2000s IP for nostalgia points, it was inevitable that a sequel to the cultural phenomen...

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Interviews

August 11, 2025 · by Risa Bolash

Interview with ‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical’ (2025) Director Erik Wiese and Executive Producer/Writer Craig Schulz

Charlie Brown is excited for his final year of summer camp, but his little sister Sally has her hesitations as she enters her first year. Ahe...

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Reviews

August 11, 2025 · by Risa Bolash

Review: ‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical’ Will Leave You Better Than It Found You

After over three decades without a Peanuts musical, the drought is coming to an end. Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical puts a song back in th...

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Essays

August 11, 2025 · by Risa Bolash

‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ Taking Us to Camp for 25 Years

1, 2, 3, 4! You’re the film that we adore! Fingers crossed you read that in Natasha Lyonne’s famous New York rasp. If you did, you may...

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