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"The Sheep Detectives" - What Made It Work So Well?
Memorable family entertainment is when simplicity does not overshadow depth.
Why We're All Saying "I'm Good" | Jonathan Tysor
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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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‘Vote for Pedro’ 22 Years Later: "Napoleon Dynamite"
"Napoleon Dynamite" remains proof that unforgettable movies don’t always come from the biggest budgets or the flashiest stories.
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Casper Kelly: From Horror-Comedy Royalty of Adult Swim to Big-Time Director
From "The Scooby Doo Project" to "Too Many Cooks", Casper Kelly has had a career full of cult hits. Now, he has a feature film coming out with an A-list cast.
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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.
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An Autopsy of Fear
How screenwriters use the fear of the unknown to evoke true terror.
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Does "Save the Cat" need saving?
An honest review of the popular screenwriting book, "Save the Cat".
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$170 Million Split 170 Ways: What I Hope Hollywood Learns From the Summer's Box Office
Indie movies have been dominating at the box office while blockbusters have been struggling to break even. Here's what I wish Hollywood would do about it.
Horror Films
"And they were lab partners!"- the queering of "Re-Animator"
The cult-classic adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft's tale are remembered for their practical effects and stunning visuals, but for many, it has become a story of unrequited love.
Horror Films
Upcoming Internet Horror Movies: A Golden Age or a Slop Machine?
There may come a time when internet horror movies become a bubble like the superhero era of the 2010s, but I look forward to the ride there.
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Preparing for On-Set Murphy's Law
Murphy’s Law is a pain and a half. We can prepare forever-and-ever and still something else will inevitably go wrong.
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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?