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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...

Rua Fay
May 12, 20234 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
May 2, 20234 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Apr 25, 20233 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Apr 5, 20233 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Mar 13, 20234 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Feb 14, 20234 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Dec 25, 20228 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Dec 10, 20226 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Oct 25, 20225 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Oct 17, 20227 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Oct 9, 20225 min read


"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...

Rua Fay
Oct 2, 20225 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Sep 25, 20228 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Sep 19, 20224 min read


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....

Rua Fay
Sep 12, 20225 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Sep 3, 20223 min read


"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...

Rua Fay
Aug 17, 20223 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Aug 12, 20226 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Aug 5, 20225 min read


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...

Zachary Zanatta
Jul 21, 20224 min read
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