Rua Fay
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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Zachary Zanatta
- Sep 19, 2022
- 4 min
My TIFF Experience Part 1
TIFF is the cinematic heart of Canada. What started as a standard film festival has skyrocketed into one of, if not the biggest...
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Rua Fay
- Sep 12, 2022
- 5 min
What Makes "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" The Perfect 80's Movie?
There are few movies that have made a larger impact on American culture than John Hughes' 1986 masterpiece, Ferris Bueller's Day Off....
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Rua Fay
- Sep 3, 2022
- 3 min
How A Terrible Movie Revolutionized A Genre
Leo Gabriadze's Unfriended is not a film that is looked back on fondly. To some it is the worst movie they have ever seen, a blight on...
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Rua Fay
- Aug 17, 2022
- 3 min
"Greener Grass:" A Masterclass in Suburban Surrealism
On January 26th, 2019, the film Greener Grass premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah. Written and directed by Jocelyn...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Aug 12, 2022
- 6 min
What Makes The Dude a Perfect Protagonist?
The Dude from the Coen Brothers’ 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski is one of the most popular characters in film history. From his...
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Rua Fay
- Aug 5, 2022
- 5 min
A24's Strangest Movie and Its Powerful Message
On May 20th, 2022, the world was introduced to the newest project from A24 Films, Alex Garland's Men, starring Jessie Buckley and Rory...
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Zachary Zanatta
- Jul 21, 2022
- 4 min
Why I Hate "The Human Centipede"
A few months ago, I decided to do a marathon of double features. One extremely disturbing film and one Muppet film. While I...
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Abrean Smith
- Jul 16, 2022
- 3 min
How A Horror Movie From 2008 Still Rings True Today
With the current state of our political climate, I think an important movie for all Americans to watch and discuss is From Within....
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Rua Fay
- Jul 7, 2022
- 4 min
"Thor: Love and Thunder," Just Another Marvel Movie
Tomorrow is July 8th, the day that millions of Marvel fans have been eagerly awaiting because it's the official release date of Thor:...
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Rua Fay
- Jul 4, 2022
- 3 min
The Perfect Music Biopic
Remember back in 2016 when it seemed like there was a new biopic coming out every month or so? Over the span of the next few years,...
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Rua Fay
- Jun 29, 2022
- 4 min
A Film For The Staunchest of Pro-Lifers
On June 24th, 2022, the Supreme Court decided 6-3 to reverse the historic Roe v. Wade case, declaring that the nearly 50 year old...
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