SHUTTER ISLAND: Insanity is Catching
It’s easy to dismiss Martin Scorsese’s 2010 psychological neo-noir thriller Shutter Island as an exercise in over-the-top B movie clichés, …
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THE LIGHTHOUSE: A Cinematic Descent Into Madness
This odd and very unique tale chooses not to conform to most traditional storytelling methods.
CITY OF GOD: A Visceral Chronicle of Violence
Raw, intoxicating, and sometimes too much to stomach, City of God is a coming-of-age film where growing up is not …
THE THIRD MAN: Classic Film History
The titles fade in over the vibrating strings of a zither, playing a joyful ditty that is sure to get …
Genre: Neo-Noir
Few genres are as instantly recognizable as Film Noir. During the 40s and 50s Hollywood produced a large collection of …
MALCOLM & MARIE: A Take on a Touchy Topic
Sam Levinson’s Malcolm & Marie uses the timeless concept of the snowball effect, to illustrate the damaging impact of small …
SOUND OF METAL: A Raw Cinematic Experience
In a time where we are all currently experiencing an overwhelming sense of loss while trying to adapt to new …
EASY RIDER: America Revisited
Three men sit around a campfire in the middle of the desert, a couple of misfits and a hippy, sharing …
DA 5 BLOODS: An Unapologetic Saga
Da 5 Bloods begins as a nostalgic quest between four old friends, though in typical Spike Lee fashion, goes on …
