Alex Vitti

Excels at only watching the same three shows.

A Brief History of Strange Czechoslovakian Movie Posters

How Czechoslovakia created some of the most interesting film art. Read More

Paul Thomas Anderson: A Connoisseur of Toxic Masculinity

An exhaustive video essay examines the emotional struggles of the men across this auteur's filmography. Read More

The Unsung Heroes of Romantic Comedies

The genre's supporting characters consistently steal the show. Read More

‘Supercon’ Review: Revenge Against the Nerds?

A crude film that punches down on the audience most likely to enjoy it. Read More

Introducing the Waller-Bridgeian Woman

How the British comedienne has created a new archetype for women in media. Read More

The Best Year In Movies Was 1939

The obvious choice is sometimes the right one. Read More

A Recent History of Movies that Look and Feel like a Memory

Three fine examples of filmmakers bringing their memories to life for audiences. Read More

How the Safdie Brothers Test the Limits of Our Empathy

The duo's shockingly human characters push the audience to question their innate support of a protagonist. Read More

The Tepid Relationship between Romantic Comedies and the Oscars

Films like 'The Big Sick' highlight the glaring blind spot the Academy has towards the lighthearted genre. Read More