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One More Hour: An Analysis of the "Hacks" Finale
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
A Community Among Classics
The Dispatch — Daily
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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
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"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
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"The Shift" Turns "Eat the Rich" Into a Literal Warning
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"In The Palm of Her Hand" Finds Tenderness in an Unmarked Grave
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"God's Future Soldiers" Turns Blind Faith Into Daylight Horror
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How To (Actually) Make Money As An Actor
Cinematography for Actors co-founder Haeleigh Royall talks about what it takes to make a living in show business.
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Apocalypse Now vs. Then
Revisiting the iconically destructive film by Francis Ford Coppola in a time of political unknowns.
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What's a Film Student to do with Their Summer?
The annual problem of our generation is finding a good way to spend it.
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"WALL-E": A Far-Fetched Dystopian Idea, Now Our Present Reality
18 years ago today, "WALL-E" was released in theaters on June 27, 2008, a harmless children's film about a lonely trash-compacting robot. Now, if you look closer and rewatch, it’s a warning we chose to ignore.
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Confessions of a Certified Production Assistant
It's more than just a coffee run.
Film Review
The Backrooms": Gen-Z and the Fear of the Familiar
"The Backrooms" (2026) is more than an adaptation of internet horror. It is a reflection of a generation shaped by COVID-19, social anxiety, and the slow disappearance of the communal spaces that once brought people together.
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"Girls Like Girls": A Decade-Long Dream Come to Life
More than a decade after the original music video debuted, Girls Like Girls continues to evolve alongside the audience that helped turn it into a cultural touchstone for many queer women.
Fastnet Film Festival
Writer and Producer Break Down Irish Short Film "Dún Do Bhéal" on its Festival Run
Emerging filmmakers Pip Woolley and Noemie Grandmougin talk about their festival journey, all the way from Schull to San Jose.
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The Buffoonification of the Father Figure in Modern Media
Happy (belated) Father's Day.
Elsewhere in the League
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Film List
Mortifying Independent Films For Your Halloweekend
Looking for something spooky (and independent) to watch this weekend? Look no further.
Film ReviewHow LuLu Wang Brought Her Chinese Heritage to the Screen in "The Farewell"
Based on Wang's real-life family, "The Farewell" showcases what happens when cultures collide.
OpinionsThe Best Software for New Screenwriters
With so many online tools claiming to be the best, which is the most practical decision for beginner writers?