Review: Emelie (2015), a Rare Example of Great Child Acting
Though horror and thriller movies about children usually fall flat, Emelie excels by allowing the child actors to react to
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A Philosophical Approach to Cinema
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A Serbian Film (2010), The Most Disturbing Movie Ever Made
Many horror films take acts of intimacy and make them horrific; A Serbian Film (2010) does the same, but cranks
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Review: The Invisible Eye (2010), a Study of Repression
Authoritarian governments have always come about from fear and intimidation. Fear has even led people to commit countless atrocities. However,
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10 Best Silent Films for Philosophy Students
Historically speaking, cinema came into being at a particularly momentous time, especially in the United States and Russia. Reconstruction brought
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Review: Deep-Fried Fingers (2021), an Animated Short by Daniel Greenway
On a personal level, I think Deep-Fried Fingers (2021) and films of its ilk are completely necessary. Thanks in large
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Review: Possum (2018), the Terror of Childhood Trauma
Possum (2018) will surely resonate with some viewers more than others. Anyone who has experienced childhood trauma or lived through
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Review: Flinch (2021), Old-School Crime Meets New-School Visuals
It’s hard to say if film history is dead or if we’re still plodding along in some form of post-postmodernism.
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Review: 13 Cameras (2015), a Voyeuristic Horror Film
I made the mistake of watching 14 Cameras (2018) before I knew that 13 Cameras (2015) existed. It didn’t really
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Review: Broken Blossoms (1919), D.W. Griffith’s Interracial Romance
D. W. Griffith was one of the most ambitious and influential American directors of the silent movie era. His camera
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Review: Lifeforce (1985), a Film Built on Nudity & Creature FX
It’s difficult to argue that Tobe Hooper peaked early in his career. Though he’s had some mild successes over the
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The Case for Animal Rights: A Defense of Tom Regan
The animal rights movement has gained a much larger following since the advent of the Internet. American philosopher Tom Regan
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Review: Paulette (2012), the Worst French Film Ever Made
France has produced some of the greatest actors, directors, and films of all time. French culture prides itself on the
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Review: The Overnight (2015), a Cringe Comedy Movie
Though cringe comedy is nothing new, it’s certainly making a comeback in both television and film. Comedians like Larry David
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Review: A Private Function (1984) ★★½
In theory, dry British humor and satire should go hand in hand. There are many satirical films from the United
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Review: Amante para dos (1981), an Argentine Romantic Comedy ★★½
Having lived in Argentina for a while, I can say with confidence that the country has a distinct sense of
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Review: Howl (2015), a Claustrophobic Monster Movie ★★★½
A proper setting is the foundation of any great horror film. Naturally, film is a complex medium, comprised of sights,
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Review: Swallow (2020), a Film About Pica ★★★
Until I saw the trailer for Carlo Mirabella-Davis’s horror-thriller, Swallow (2020), I had never heard of the Pica Disorder. For
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