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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 …
How Afro-Surrealist aesthetics tackle neoliberalism [Essay]
The critique of neoliberalism is in urgent need of radical imaginary of its other. In the wake of 2020, a …
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 …
Sunglasses are more than a ‘Fashion Accessory’ [Essay]
In conjunction with the 60th anniversary of À Bout de Souffle (Godard 1960), and with that the considered launch of …
