Hopes & Predictions for "Abbott Elementary" Season 6
...with help from my mother, a former middle school teacher and administrator.
Opinions
Personal takes and critical perspectives on the film industry. From debates on craft and technology to cultural commentary, these opinion pieces spark conversation and highlight diverse voices in filmmaking.
To Bergman & Beyond: A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Cinema
Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Northern European film history with these five essential viewings.
"Bugonia" vs "Save the Green Planet!"
How far would you go to save the world? Is it worth it?
Bring Happy T.V. Back!
An opinion piece on the current state of documentaries and their consistent choices to display sad and tragic stories.
Controversial horror movie, "Megan is Missing", to receive a vertical series
Just one Megan is Missing was more than enough. Now, they're giving it a full series.
Genre: The Secret Language
Filmmakers communicate with their audience through a language built on character tropes, visual elements, and anticipation. Knowing this language is key when engaging with popular genres.
How does this keep happening?
A look into how film and television awards shows can reduce harm to participants and viewers in the future.
"Project Hail Mary" reminds us that people are beautiful
Why we're all so in love with "Project Hail Mary".
The Strangest Bride of Frankenstein: Frankenhooker
With the premiere of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride, it feels like a good time to revisit one of the most absurd versions of Mary Shelley's story.
Hollywood North's Hottest Export: "Heated Rivalry" as a Canadian Production
What initially appears to be a niche, provocative sports drama reveals itself as a layered and emotionally resonant story, gaining widespread acclaim and evolving into an unexpected global success.
"Project Hail Mary": A Sci-Fi Hit That’s Winning Over Everyone
A new sci-fi blockbuster is bringing audiences back to theaters—and critics love it too!
Do Romantic Comedies have a Place in Theatres Anymore?
Do not pass go and head straight to streaming. Romcoms and their slow disappearance from theatres.
Meet Gregg Araki: Queer Cinema's Punk Rock Prophet
A definitive guide to the king of counter-culture filmmaking in celebration of his upcoming feature, "I Want Your Sex".
How "The Thursday Murder Club"'s lack of subtext reveals its importance
Subtext is "the meanings and feelings that flow below the surface".