Featured
The stories we would put on the marquee. Reviews, reporting and obituaries from people who work on set.
Time Crunch: What I Learned From Participating in Two Timed Film Challenges
A race against the clock to see who can make the best movie.
The Feminine Urge in Fantasy
The Dispatch — Daily
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"Inhabitant" Bargains With the Devil of Self-Abandonment
21.10
"Friends Like Us" Turns Fandom Into a Hostage Situation
20.10
"The Shift" Turns "Eat the Rich" Into a Literal Warning
20.10
"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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Double features
Two at a time
Opinions
"The Invite"
"The Invite" is refreshingly relatable amongst this summer's big films.
Sound
I'm all Ears: The Importance of Sound in Filmmaking
It's called sight and sound for a reason.
Sound
How To Land a Needle Drop
Music can elevate a sad moment to a devastating one. It can perfectly illustrate the turmoil inside a character's head. It can give a fight scene the certain zing it needs to stand out.
True Crime
Monsters Into Movie Stars: How to Make Ethical True Crime
True crime stories will be told one way or the other. Saying "don't make true crime" is no more effective than saying "don't do crime". So we must find a way to hold storytellers to a certain moral standard.
Opinions
Iconic Opening Scenes in Film
It's true what they say about first impressions, especially when it comes to films.
Featured
Silence to Sound: Cinema's New Wave
"The silent movie is an emotional cinema: it's sensory; the fact that you don't go through a text brings you back to a basic way of telling a story predicated on the feelings you have created." - Michel Hazanavicius
TV
Why We Need More Shows Like "Ride or Die"
The instantaneous success of “Ride or Die” proves one thing—women-led stories can (and do) find massive audiences.
Interviews
Community Through Film: A Conversation with FILM SCHOOL
Discussing community and film with the creators of FILM SCHOOL, a Portland-based film club.
Free State Festival
"Nine Little Indians": A Powerful Story They Want You to Forget
Content Warning: This film includes the stories of childhood sexual assault as told by the survivors, as well as censored recreations of some traumatic events. Reader discretion is advised.
Elsewhere in the League
Everything, newest first
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?