Genre Theory: Crime/Thriller
Murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, betrayal; the crime genre has brought us some of cinema’s most ruthless villains and enigmatic heroes. …
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Genre Theory: Horror
Whether shouting at the heroes or jumping out of your skin, the horror movie is king when eliciting a visceral …
Eighth Grade: Divided Attention
Comedian Bo Burnham writes and directs his debut feature which channels the well-trodden components of the coming-of-age genre, with timely …
Linear Narratives & The Way We Consume Film
Is the linear narrative in Film dead? Some would have us believe so. In fact, there has always been a …
Vital Elements of Film
Whether you are talking about a homemade movie that you have thrown together with your first camera, or a feature …
GENRE: Film Noir
The term film noir was coined in the late 1940s by French critic Nino Frank, but it wasn’t adopted by …
Stepping Through Film: That Forest Scene from Sherlock Holmes
We won't lie. The idea of a new Sherlock Holmes film on the way has us feeling nostalgic.
Ones To Watch: Yuli
Yuli is an unflinching biopic inspired by the life of renowned Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta. Raised by his neighbourhood …
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