Community Through Film: A Conversation with FILM SCHOOL
Discussing community and film with the creators of FILM SCHOOL, a Portland-based film club.
Emma Laus
Loneliness on Screen
Visual media like film have the ability to uniquely represent loneliness. These four movies highlight the emotion in different ways, demonstrating how it often exists in proximity to others experiencing similar emotions, as well as the power of vulnerability and connection in dispelling it.
"I Love Boosters": Boots Riley's Surreal Sophomore Film
"I Love Boosters" is a creative dive into the world of fashion through a group of boosters, highlighting the value of community and solidarity in creating art.
What makes "Call Me By Your Name" meaningful a decade later?
As Call Me By Your Name approaches its 10th anniversary, I spoke with someone who has a uniquely intimate relationship to the film and its fans.
Summerween 2026: Four Upcoming Horror Releases
Highlighting upcoming independent horror movies, which will be released in theaters this summer.
What to expect from Anne Hathaway’s "Mother Mary"
The long-awaited A24 thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel has just been released.
Spotlighting Sunflower Seed Foundation's work with Saudi Arabian Women Filmmakers
Working with and uplifting Saudi Arabian women filmmakers has been Blake Donovan's dream since he visited the country as a college student.
“The Bride!” aims high and falls flat
After nearly a century as a footnote in Frankenstein's story, the monster’s bride finally gets her moment in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ambitious, but uneven, "The Bride!"
Life Writing: The Power of the Archive on Screen
Filmmaking via archive allows us all to not only view narratives that often aren't shown in mainstream media, but potentially challenge common social memory.