Film – Page 4 – Knock on Wood

April 4, 2024

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

March 18, 2024

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

March 15, 2024

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

March 7, 2024

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

February 15, 2024

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

February 7, 2024

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

January 30, 2024

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

January 28, 2024

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

January 23, 2024

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

January 22, 2024

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

January 17, 2024

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

January 15, 2024

William Friedkin’s “Sorcerer” Deserves Your Attention

William Friedkin’s forgotten 1977 thriller “Sorcerer” deserves a renaissance. Here’s why. Continue reading

January 9, 2024

The Underseen Gems of 2023

While some films garner awards attention and spread rapidly across the zeitgeist through word-of-mouth, the majority find it difficult to break through the myriad of new releases. Each of our writers will take you on a journey through some of… Continue reading