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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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Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
It’s always too early to tell for the first few months, but 2024 is shaping up to be another great year for film. Apart from the return of several high-profile creative voices to the fold, there’s also a notable lack… Continue reading
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Lessons from the Wasteland: Science Fiction
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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The Wasteland Spotlight: 7th Annual Animation First Film Festival
If you’re looking for new outlets for checking out films, this article series is a perfect way to seek out new channels to dive into. For this edition, I highlight some of the films premiering at France’s 7th Annual Animation… Continue reading
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Ten Takeaways from the 2024 Oscar Nominations
Another year, another round of Oscar nominations to over-analyze until the glorious cycle repeats itself next awards season. Let us embark on this journey together as we discuss ten snubs, surprises, musings, and takeaways from the 2024 Oscar nominations. Continue reading
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If I Picked the Oscars: A Dream of 2024
If you had control over the Academy Awards…what would you nominate? It’s a question that’s almost certainly run through the minds of every cinephile, and instead of hopelessly dreaming this year, I decided to put them into words. Continue reading
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The 10 Best Films of 2023
By all accounts, 2023 was an incredible year for film. Our contributors saw a cumulative hundreds of films from January to December, but there were some clear favorites. What follows is the combined Knock on Wood Top 10 of 2023. Continue reading
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“Wonka” Beats the Odds with a Magical Spoonful of Sugar
We could argue all day about whether a movie’s existence is “necessary” or “worthwhile,” and I will admit to being dubious about whether “Wonka” could actually work as a piece of art unto itself. Continue reading
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Examining “The Boy and the Heron” as Miyazaki’s True Masterpiece
In the complete picture that is the Ghibli pantheon, “The Boy and the Heron” is a culmination of Miyazaki’s works and the themes that have proliferated each one. Continue reading
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“The Shepherd” Showcases a Disturbing Streaming Trend
Disney+ doesn’t cycle through content like Max, Netflix, and Hulu, so theoretically, it should be the top dog when it comes to the so-called “Streaming Wars.” Continue reading
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