“Saving Face” is the Best 2000s Queer Rom-Com You’ve (Probably) Never Seen Archie Wagner, University of Iowa The 2004 film features a mother and daughter navigating new circumstances amidst cultural expectations with humor and sensitive, deft craft.… April 21, 2024
The Islamic Blueprint of Dune Hamad Naroze, Hunter College How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.… April 9, 2024
Black & White: The Historic Film Technique Directors Are Rediscovering Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis In the modern era of digital coloring and novel technologies, how is modern cinema reinventing its roots in Black and White?… March 28, 2024
Jockstraps and Muscles are for the Girls Now, Actually Archie Wagner, University of Iowa “Love Lies Bleeding” promotional materials subvert gender expectations with female stars performing masculinity.… March 7, 2024
Could Deadpool be the “Messiah” the MCU needs? Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis As fun as the trailer was, after so many disappointing Marvel productions lately, is it worth getting hyped up?… February 27, 2024
Love Learning About Movies? These 5 Video Essayists Are For You! Alina Edwards, Wellesley College This medium is arguably the best way to learn about films. If you’re new to this world, here are five talented creators to check out.… August 6, 2022
Why the Female-Centric Cherry Picks Should Be Your New Rotten Tomatoes Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago Representation in criticism is more important than you know.… December 6, 2018