Rua Fay
"Freaks:" The Film that Destroyed One of the Best Directors in Hollywood
The early 20th century was a pivotal time for the film industry. In a short few decades film went from a sequence of still pictures to a...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Sep 4
- 3 min
“Black Swan:” Beauty and Destruction
Black Swan was one of the first films I watched that made me fall in love with movies. I was around 13 years old, and I absolutely loved...
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Rua Fay
- Aug 28
- 5 min
A Guide for the Freshman Film Student
For millions of high school seniors across the United States, now is the time of year where they're starting to think about what they...
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Rua Fay
- Aug 8
- 3 min
How Pixar's Marketing Failed "Elemental"
The latest addition to Pixar's catalogue was released in June 2023 in the form of Peter Sohn's Elemental. However, I wouldn't be...
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Rua Fay
- Jul 30
- 5 min
"Barbie:" Life in Plastic, Not so Fantastic
As you are probably aware, Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated film, Barbie finally hit theaters after months of the most relentless...
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Rua Fay
- Jul 12
- 6 min
"Lady Bird:" A Movie for the Mothers and Daughters of the World
It's been nearly six years since Greta Gerwig's smash hit, Lady Bird hit theaters. For thousands of women across the world, the film was...
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Rua Fay
- Jun 16
- 5 min
In Defense of Skyler White
Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad is one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, beloved by audiences around the globe, long...
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Rua Fay
- May 12
- 4 min
Dreamworks' Underrated Masterpiece
Over the course of the company's nearly twenty years of operation, Dreamworks has released a plethora of films that are not only praised...
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Zachary Zanatta
- May 2
- 4 min
How David Lynch Turns Our Love For Movies Into a Nightmare
As far as mainstream directors go, none are as enigmatic as David Lynch. His eclectic repertoire spans television and film alike, with...
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Rua Fay
- Apr 25
- 3 min
The Weirdly Wonderful World of Student Films
This past week, over a hundred students filtered into the auditorium at Ithaca College's Park School of Communications with the hope of...
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Rua Fay
- Apr 5
- 3 min
Why You Need to Watch RRR
If you were confused at the Oscars this year, watching an Indian film you've never heard of win Best Original Song, you weren't alone. If...
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Rua Fay
- Mar 13
- 4 min
A Reflection on the 2023 Oscars
Last night was the 95th Academy Awards, and I think it's safe to say that it was one of the most highly anticipated in recent years. I've...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Feb 14
- 4 min
My Problem with Bresson
Robert Bresson is one of the most important names in cinema history. He is as fundamental to the craft as names like Murnau and...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Dec 25, 2022
- 8 min
Sight and Sound 2022: New and Maybe Improved?
Sight and Sound’s once-a-decade “Best films of all time” lists are considered holy scripture among film circles. The list, compiled of...
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Rua Fay
- Dec 10, 2022
- 6 min
The Sinister, Untold History of Shirley Temple
This year, Netflix released Andrew Dominik's Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, with the lead being played by Ana de Armas. From the moment...
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Rua Fay
- Oct 25, 2022
- 5 min
The Film That Saved My Life
Growing up, I remember hearing stories of people saying that a certain band or singer saved their life through music, or a writer that...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Oct 17, 2022
- 7 min
The Door Slam That Changed Horror Forever
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is well established as a horror masterpiece, and that’s large in part due to the memorable antagonists of the...
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Rua Fay
- Oct 9, 2022
- 5 min
The Style of Baz Luhrmann: When It Works and When It Doesn't
Baz Luhrmann has had one of the most interesting film careers in recent memory. From box office hits to dismal failures, it's hard to...
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Rua Fay
- Oct 2, 2022
- 5 min
"Blonde:" Torture Porn on the Big Screen
On September 28th, the long awaited Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde premiered on Netflix. With Ana de Armas in the lead role as well as...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Sep 25, 2022
- 8 min
My TIFF Experience Part 2
In my previous article I talked about the experience of TIFF as a festivalgoer, now I’ll be looking at TIFF from the perspective of a...
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