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. …