Category: Movie Article
Curious to know what we think of the film industry as a whole? These articles provide a more general dissection of the cinematic art, ranging from annual rundowns of the Academy Awards to philosophical essays about the impact of specific Hollywood genres.
Four Movies: 2009
In terms of cinema, 2009 can best be described as bipolar, reaching awe-inspiring highs (Star Trek, Inglorious Basterds) as well as embarrassing lows (The…
In Memory of Roger Ebert
I owe this website to Roger Ebert. When I was still an impressionable teen, I stumbled on an episode of his syndicated show Roger…
In Memory of Wes Craven
I usually avoid writing memorial pieces for fear that my unsolicited sorrow might come off presumptuous or exploitive, especially to those who knew the…
Monsters: From Our Hearts to the Screen
“Every kid knows who Freddy is. He’s like Santa Claus or King Kong.” This line from Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) refers, of course,…
Oscars 2010: Next Time, Genre Fans
With the best picture nominations extended to include District 9, and Avatar breaking the all-time box office record, many genre fans felt this would…
Oscars 2011: Let’s Get Technical
Wow, painful. Not since the Emmys paired the Hollywood Squares guy with that German supermodel who said she watches “The House” and “The Bones”…
Oscars 2012: Meh in So Many Words
Boy, that went by fast! Did they finish the telecast early? We’re a long way from the days when an Oscar ceremony would last…
Oscars 2013: Well, That Was Awkward
From host Seth MacFarlane’s stiff, mistimed delivery to the front runner for best picture getting snubbed in the directing category, every element of this…
Star Wars Episode III Pitches
Disclaimer: These mock pitches were written before Episode II was released, so they don’t follow its continuity, you big nerd. In the summer of…
Top 10 Scary Moments in Film
Warning: The article below contains some spoilers, owing to the nature of cinematic fright. Over the years, movies have delivered a number of iconic…
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