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Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon” Universe Hits Another Roadblock with “The Scargiver” (Review)
The way that Zack Snyder makes movies now is incredibly frustrating. Continue reading
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“Civil War” is a Timely, Apolitical Vision of Disaster (Review)
While the film takes place during a fictional near-future civil war in the United States, it doesn’t have much interest in engaging with the war itself, or its causes. Continue reading
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“The Great Gatsby” Dazzles Superficially on the Broadway Stage
Like so many works of art that have entered the public domain, in 2021, Gatsby came back. And now the story has found its way to the Broadway stage. Continue reading
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Lessons from the Wasteland: Narration
Welcome to class! Each film on this curated watchlist will highlight either a filmmaker, sub-genre, filmmaking technique, or significant topic in order to broaden your cinematic horizons. Continue reading
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Off the Beaten Path: Discovering the Unforgettable Sisterhood of “Ginger Snaps”
As of writing, it has been exactly nine days since I watched the 2000 film “Ginger Snaps” for the first time. Of those nine days, I have been able to stop thinking about it for about zero of them. Continue reading
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Looking Ahead to the 2025 Oscars
Every year, when the Academy Awards are done and over with, the minds of curious cinephiles are always thinking ahead. It will be nearly a year before next year’s ceremony, but it’s never too early to start predicting – especially… Continue reading
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Editor Jonathan Alberts Discusses the Ending and Music of “All of Us Strangers”
In my interview with All of Us Strangers editor Jonathan Alberts, he discussed his process, editorial style, working relationship with writer/director Andrew Haigh, and more. We also discussed the ending of the film, an emotional gut punch that I would… Continue reading
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Lessons from the Wasteland: The Coen Brothers
Welcome to class! Each film on this curated watchlist will highlight either a filmmaker, sub-genre, filmmaking technique, or significant topic in order to broaden your cinematic horizons. Continue reading
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“All of Us Strangers” Editor Jonathan Alberts on Genre, Style, and Post-Production Discoveries
We were lucky enough to interview Jonathan Alberts, the editor of All of Us Strangers. As of February 22, the film is available to stream on Hulu, and I urge all of the uninitiated to check it out as soon… Continue reading
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How To Win Your 2024 Office Oscar Pool
A time-honored office tradition is slinging money on the Oscars. Because, and let’s be honest, one of the most simple joys in life is upstaging your co-workers. And this year’s Oscars are right around the corner, set to air the… Continue reading
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