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“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...

Zachary Zanatta
Sep 4, 20233 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Aug 28, 20235 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Aug 8, 20233 min read


"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...

Rua Fay
Jul 30, 20235 min read


"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...

Rua Fay
Jul 12, 20236 min read


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...

Rua Fay
Jun 16, 20235 min read


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
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