Examining Ethics in Biopics
"Deliver Me From Nowhere" provides a close-up look at just one chapter of Bruce Springsteen's story, creating what Springsteen himself calls an "anti-biopic".
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The Role of Psychological Logic in Film Success
How Understanding the Mind Shapes Audience Engagement
Balancing Feminist Films and Male Perspectives in Modern Society
How feminist cinema isn’t just reshaping how we see women—it’s revealing the hidden emotional pressures men carry, too.
Micro-Budget Feature Film Lab
University of North Georgia launches a new Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab initiative for emerging filmamkers in the Georgia region.
The Fall of the Hero: From Paragons to Antiheroes
How Have the Protagonists we Admire Changed in the Past Thirty Years?
How True Story Films or Documentary Shape Public Opinion
What is the power of a true story, and how do we responsibly wield it?
The Reason Behind The Beauty of "La La Land"
How an intentional focus on color and light brought "La La Land" to life and paid homage to the magic of the technicolor era.
The Perverse Romance in "Nosferatu"
"Nosferatu" is often perceived as a horror film, and vampires as villains. So, why is it that many people interpret Nosferatu as a romance between Ellen and Count Orlok? Is the romance in the 2024 adaptation perverse, or is it a repressed woman experiencing freedom?
Are The Oscars Actually Worth It?
For almost a century, an Academy Award was the single greatest accolade a film could receive, revered by film enthusiasts and filmmakers alike. With changes in the film industry causing major shifts in the impact of these awards... is the effort worth the payoff?
TIFF Film Review: "Wake Up Dead Man": Rian Johnson’s Gothic Whodunnit Is His Boldest (and Longest) Yet
A review of the third film in Benoit Blanc's murder-solving spree, following its premiere at TIFF.
TIFF Film Review: From "Train to Busan" to "The Ugly": Yeon Sang-ho’s Most Personal Film Yet
A review of Yeon Sang-ho’s newest film "The Ugly," following its premiere at TIFF50.
TIFF Film Review: Claire Denis' "The Fence" is Tense, Bleak, and a Bit Unsure of Itself
Claire Denis expressed an uncertainty that her latest film, 'The Fence,' is well-done. Though this wavering uncertainty may show, 'The Fence' pulls together its themes of post-colonial racial tensions, utilizing its origins in theatre to create a claustrophobic, bleak atmosphere.
What To Watch: "The Bad Shepherd"
Planning on staying in this weekend or looking for a film to examine as a cinephile? Check out "The Bad Shepherd".
From Ethics to Enlightenment: How The Good Place and Bojack Horseman Redefine Personal Growth
Unpacking how comedy, drama, and ethics coincide in two of television's most innovative depiction of what it means to change as a person.
Revisiting Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland: Why the Divisive Gothic Fairytale Deserves a Second Look
Fifteen years later, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland still divides audiences—but its feminist heroine, maximalist visuals, and influence on dark fairytales suggest it may have been less a failure and more a blueprint for today’s cinematic landscape.
"Weapons" Review: Terrifying and Unique... Until It's Not
The recent hit horror film Weapons ends up turning to a predictabilty and misogyny instead of being inventive.