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The Visitor (1979)
Review
April 3, 2023 Matthew Jones

The Visitor (1979), A Hidden Gem of Insane 70s Sci-Fi

When you think of the 1970s, you probably think of free love, cults, psychedelic drugs, and maybe Jimmy Carter. Giulio

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The Piano Teacher (2001) movie
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March 19, 2023 Matthew Jones

Space and Isolation in Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher

The Piano Teacher (2001) is a film directed by Michael Haneke, based on the 1983 novel of the same name

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House of Darkness (2022)
Review
March 15, 2023 Matthew Jones

House of Darkness (2022), A Long Wait For A Very Brief Payoff

It’s hard to imagine a film with a runtime of just 88 minutes feeling overly long, but House of Darkness

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The Whale (2022)
Review
March 12, 2023 Matthew Jones

The Whale (2022), Darren Aronofsky’s Worst Film to Date

I fail to see the logic in Darren Aronofsky’s filmography. He started off his career brilliantly with Pi (1998), a

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Mind Leech (2023)
Review
February 14, 2023 Matthew Jones

Review: Mind Leech (2023), A Fun Slice of Canadian Horror

Canada has put out a handful of memorable horror films over the years, including Cube (1997), Fido (2006), and 7

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Casting JonBenet (2017)
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January 31, 2023 Matthew Jones

Documenting Subjectivity in Kitty Green’s Casting JonBenet

The murder of JonBenet Ramsey was one of the most widely-publicized crimes of the late 20th Century. Despite all of

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Nothing But Trouble (1991)
Review
January 4, 2023 Matthew Jones

Nothing But Trouble (1991), A Complete Dumpster Fire of a Film

If you’ve spent any time perusing the current offerings on streaming services, you know that there are plenty of unequivocally

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And Now the Screaming Starts Stephanie Beacham
Review
December 28, 2022 Matthew Jones

Review: And Now the Screaming Starts! (1973)

With a name like And Now the Screaming Starts!, one might expect a familiar, cheap, unambitious, and exploitative film with

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You Won't Be Alone (2022)
Review
August 9, 2022 Matthew Jones

You Won’t Be Alone (2022), A New Perspective On Witch Lore

Witches make for great villains in horror films. From a creepy ballet instructor to a shadowy hermitess in the woods,

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Karen (2021) actress
Review
July 26, 2022 Matthew Jones

Review: Karen (2021), A Flawed Effort to Exploit American Racism

Few films that try to cash in on current trends find much love from viewers or critics. Exploitation films can

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Spring (2014) movie
Review
July 20, 2022 Matthew Jones

Review: Spring (2014), Romance Meets Body Horror in Italy

When Americans leave home in search of meaning somewhere on the European continent, it’s usually a recipe for disaster (at

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VIA[DOLO]
Review
May 27, 2022 Matthew Jones

VIA[DOLO] (2021) A Surreal Short Film by Daniel Keeble

I have seen a lot of feature-length films that are purposefully directionless, which does not always work in their favor.

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Burial Ground zombie movie
Review
November 23, 2021 Matthew Jones

Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror (1981), Slow Zombies Kill Weird People

While modern zombie films have accustomed viewers to lightning-fast creatures hunting down the living, there was once a time when

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American Night (2021)
Review
November 17, 2021 Matthew Jones

American Night (2021), Pop Art, Gangsters, and Metamodernism

It can feel like an easy to escape to describe all derivative art at postmodern, campy, self-reflective, or even metamodernist.

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The Church (1989)
Review
November 11, 2021 Matthew Jones

The Church (1989), Entertaining Demonic Horror In Two Disparate Parts

At the risk of alienating readers, the Catholic Church has spent the better part of two millennia committing unspeakable atrocities.

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The Land of Blue Lakes (2021)
Review
November 9, 2021 Matthew Jones

The Land of Blue Lakes (2021), Found Footage Horror Meets Nature Doc

First and foremost, I have to admit that I am not an expert on Latvian movies. Before watching director Artur

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Gaia (2021) movie
Review
November 6, 2021 Matthew Jones

Gaia (2021), A Horrific Look at the Heart of Nature and Evil

The term “Gaia” comes from the Greek Goddess of Earth, a figure that has been present in various religions and

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Lebowski Festival Louisville
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Reel Life: One Dude’s Experience at Lebowski Fest

November 23, 2025 Matthew Jones

When I first watched The Big Lebowski (1998), I didn’t like it. The viewing took place sometime around 2010, while I was

philosophy of Blade Runner 2049
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Blade Runner 2049 on What Makes Us Human

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What Pixar’s Inside Out Teaches Us About Plato’s Theory of the Soul

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Book Review: The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese

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10 Best Art Horror Films for Philosophy Students

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Horror has always been philosophical, even when it pretends otherwise. Its monsters test the boundaries separating human from animal, living

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5 Mainstream Films That Make You Question Your Identity

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Severin Films
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10 Best Severin Films for Philosophy Students

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best silent films
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10 Best Silent Films for Philosophy Students

February 25, 2021 Matthew Jones

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Passenger (2026) Lou Llobell
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Passenger (2026), A Few Good Scares Lost in a Bad Story

August 3, 2026 Matthew Jones

Passenger (2026) starts well. In fact, it starts well enough to make the rest of the film feel even more disappointing.

The Substance (2024) makeup scene
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Review: The Substance (2024), Bubblegum Body Horror for the GLP-1 Era

July 30, 2026 Matthew Jones
The Werewolf of Washington (1973)
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Review: The Werewolf of Washington (1973), A Political Satire Without a Point

July 20, 2026 Matthew Jones
Mary from Aegnima (1987)
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Review: Aenigma (1987), A Forgotten Gem from Lucio Fulci

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