2025 marks the 50 year anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws. It was the director’s first commercial film and would end up changing cinema. You might be familiar with the term “New Hollywood”. It’s a term thrown around to talk about the up-and-coming filmmakers of the 1960s and early
With the passing of David Lynch, maybe you're interested in understanding why so many regard him as an influential filmmaker? Twin Peaks might be the most popular thing he’s ever created, but it’s a very slow burn. By slow, I mean the slowest thing I’ve ever watched. Personally, I think his
Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is a 1989 film that stands as a landmark in American cinema. It's a film celebrated for its bold storytelling, cultural resonance, and profound exploration of racial tensions. Watching Do the Right Thing isn’t just about the entertainment. It becomes an
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There is something about Hollywood’s golden age. Many of the films capture the perfect balance of humor, heartbreak, and humanity. This was a time before MPAA ratings. That means every film should reach as wide of an audience as possible. Billy Wilder's 1960 masterpiece The Apartment (watch the
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David Lean’s Lawrence of Arabia is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. For film enthusiasts, history buffs, and those looking to start a career in Hollywood, Lawrence of Arabia offers an experience that is visually stunning, intellectually compelling, and emotionally
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Sometimes the best way to access the core of a film is to let it take you over completely. Locked behind metaphorical dialogue and an obtuse artistry, the key to the door is simply letting it all in and fester inside until the understanding comes to light. You can't second-screen a film like this,
It was just three years ago that the world was introduced to the magical world of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. That film was a runaway success at the box office and was surprisingly great, considering some of the gripes coming into it. Now, we're getting a sequel that is adapting one of the most
There was a time when the stoner comedy was a reliable genre, particularly among the coveted demographic of young men. I remember those late nights in the college dorm quite fondly. Up late working on a paper last minute, ready for the weekend, and a friend suggests ordering a pizza and popping in
