The Dark Knight

The image of a man in a suit and hat with a dark tie repeats through sets of images descending in three film strips, each of which is in imperfect alignment with each other. The first man is in a grey strip, reaching to touch the shoulder of his clone in a green strip, who in turn is staring at his copy in a blue strip, as if they are in a cycle repeating endlessly through time.

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

In an article about joint film releases, multicolored figures stand and stare in front of a dark movie screen.

Joint Films Releases That Made History

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Barbenheimer has made film-lovers more aware of the joint-film release trend.…

September 28, 2023

An illustration of someone holding a theater mask

The Craft and Controversy of Method Acting

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The method may be unorthodox, but it serves a purpose. However, the dangers associated with the practice have attracted many detractors.…

December 16, 2022

Ledger in a striped shirt and blue jacket

6 Times Heath Ledger Proved He Is the Best Actor of All Time

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

His film legacy and dedication to his craft continues to be cherished by many.…

August 27, 2022

An illustration of Batman with a question mark.

The New ‘The Batman’ Isn’t That Bad, But Also Isn’t That Great

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

Theaters are currently filled with fans in anticipation of the new film featuring the Caped Crusader, but if you have yet to see it, consider waiting till it makes its way to streaming services.…

March 25, 2022

An illustration of various incarnations of Batman over the years

Why We Will Never Let Go of the Dark Knight

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

The next iteration of Batman is about to hit theaters, but first, let’s take a look at why so many fans love the caped crusader.…

March 2, 2022

Photo of the characters from The Wheel of Time

‘The Wheel of Time’ Takes Center Stage as the Next Big Fantasy TV Series

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Amazon Prime Video's new show aims to fill the large gap left by the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones.'…

November 17, 2021

‘Joker’ Fuels Arguments Over Acting, Social Responsibility and More

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

Heath Ledger versus Joaquin Phoenix. Incel bait versus empathetic portrayal of mental illness. There's plenty to argue about.…

October 24, 2019

2 New ‘Joker’ Films Are Struggling to Compete with Ledger’s Legacy

Carly Ristaino, Union College

Ten years after Heath Ledger’s legendary performance as the Joker, Warner Brothers is (once again) trying to recast him.…

June 26, 2018

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