In a matter of years, Ari Aster has breathed new life into what not long ago appeared to be a watered-down genre on its very last legs, where derivative schlock and uninspired sequels still reign supreme as the industry’s bread and butter. His meteoric rise from unknown New York film student to one of the […]
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10 Great Movies Favored By Jane Campion
As this year’s awards season closes, there hasn’t been a bigger winner than Jane Campion. The New Zealand director came back in style after a decade-long hiatus with The Power of the Dog, a scathing meditation on masculinity, classism and idolatry set in the American frontier. Her latest rodeo at the director’s chair is more […]
Philosophical Musings: Mr. Nobody (2009)
The latin root of the word “decide” means “to cut off.” What you do when you decide to do something is to literally cut off other options. When you decide to go out to eat at Chipotle, you are saying, “I am not going to eat at McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, etc.” You make thousands […]
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All 13 Batman Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
Da na na na na na na na Batman! He’s the best. One of pop culture’s greatest characters. An instantly recognizable titan of a character and one that has remained relevant for now almost sixty years on the silver screen. He can claim ownership to some of the greatest films ever made, and some of […]
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The 20 Best Movie Performances of 2021
2022 is finally beginning to feel like a new year, and as such, it’s only appropriate to honor the films of yesteryear so that we can move onto something fresh. With the Oscar nominations out and the retrospective articles winding down, it’s time for a series of last hurrahs to celebrate the end of last […]
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10 Examples of Incredible Sound Design In Horror Films
A compelling horror film needs to utilize every aspect of film language to succeed. Understanding these elements can separate a terrifying experience from something that is forced and inorganic. One of the most critical elements of any film, especially a horror film, is sound design. These are films that utilize quality sound design to amplify […]