First Reformed: Devotion Misplaced
There are a number of “faith films” that are released every year, but rarely do any of them have the …
Net Worth: Binging Toward Devotion
“Have you seen Stranger Things?” “You need to see Stranger Things!” “You haven’t lived until you’ve seen Stranger Things!” I …
We Are Who We Are: Identity and Richard Linklater
The cinema of Richard Linklater can, at first glance, seem a little scattershot and lacking in the general thematic scope …
Why Am I a Fan?
I saw the movie, I enjoyed the movie, I had a good time — I am a fan of the …
Ethan Hawke’s Blaze: How to Burn Out and Not Fade Away
Blaze Foley was a Texas singer-songwriter, an obscure character, even amongst a crowd that is still criminally under the radar. …
Lessons from Early African-American Cinema
Early on in the history of African-American cinema, filmmakers emerged to rectify the negative stereotypes and blatant racism found in …
More than Frights: Get Out and the Relevancy of a Genre
Whether in the written word or in film, the horror genre has long been considered disreputable compared to other more …
When the Biopic is Bloat, Voters Applaud
For the longest time, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have been viewed as an …
Blade Runner 2049: Allegory of the Blade
In Blade Runner 2049’s vision, Los Angeles is uninviting, alien, and yet oddly familiar. This sequel to the visionary 80’s …
When the Franchise Lives On, It Dies a Little
A few months ago, I would’ve considered The Cloverfield Paradox the exciting signifier of a new era in franchise films. …