SPOILERS FOR BOTH HAWKS’ AND MANN’S FILMS When we think about films that involve a collective of professionals, they often dominate the list of the …
The Clash of Codes: Professionalism and Romanticism in the Films of Howard Hawks and Michael Mann
Misc. Features
“Wuthering Heights” Review
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is confronting. For instance, audiences are made to listen to moaning — of pain or pleasure, it is indistinguishable — for …
“I Love LA” – A Review
In Rachel Sennott’s new HBO show, I Love LA, Charlie – one of the four leads – says, ‘ Ugh, I hate inside jokes. It’s …
Opinion Piece: Writing The Worst Person in the World
Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World (2021) has been quite well-received: it has a rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 4.1 on …
Timothée Chalamet: A Champion of Cinema Only?
Timothée Chalamet has been at the forefront of the film industry for close to a decade, but his recent comments about ballet and opera have …
Who will shoot the next James Bond? (… with a camera)
With producers (Amy Pascal and David Heyman), a writer (Steven Knight), and a director (Denis Villeneuve) all attached to the as-yet-untitled 26th James Bond feature …
The Illusion of Colourblind Fantasy: Whistling Down Race in Bridgerton
Dearest gentle reader, another season of Bridgerton has graced our screens, centring on the romance between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). …
Sentimental Value: A Character Study Through Art
When we watch a film, we are introduced to a new world, slowly getting to know the characters, places, and past events that shape the …
“No Other Secret Agent”: Appreciating the Heritage of Brazilian and South Korean Cinema
Introduction It all begins with an overhead establishing shot of some nature, continues along with a tense police trail, explodes with some gunshots and ends …
25 Years of Mulholland Drive: Recalling Hollywood’s False Promises
*Spoilers Ahead for Mulholland Drive (2001) It opens with a background of deep, theatrical purple – a backdrop that is clearly artificially imposed. In the …