Movies

Movies, we love ’em. Film School Rejects covers a wide range of movie-related topics, from reviews of new releases to retrospectives on classic films. We also love making lists, writing essays about how our favorites were made, and talking about the most interesting projects in development.

For your consideration — our favorite movies from the last few years:

You can also browse our archives by genre — everything from Horror to Action to Comedy.

Robert Englund Freddy Krueger

Robert Englund Teaches Us How to Become Freddy

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We chat with the actor about Freddy Krueger and the genuine angry emotion he continually used throughout the franchise to connect with the monster.

Pulp Fiction Writing Credit

Gentle Reminder That a Whole Other Guy Co-Wrote ‘Pulp Fiction’

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Samuel L. Jackson be like: What does Roger Avary look like?

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The Surprisingly Pretty Good Remake of ‘River Wild’ Is Our Pick of the Week

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Plus 5 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Whiplash Short Film

Why Do So Many Short Films Have That “Look”?

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Moral of the story: color grading is a storytelling device.

River

‘River’ Is a Hilarious and Sweet Palate Cleanser for the Soul [Fantasia 2023]

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No joke, this Japanese Indie might just be the best and most satisfying film of the year.

The Sacrifice Game

‘The Sacrifice Game’ Serves Up a Bloody Good Time for Genre Fans [Fantasia 2023]

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Christmas break at an all-girls school in the late 70s, and a quartet of killers come calling…

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‘Baby Assassins 2’ Delivers More Slacker Action/Comedy Greatness [Fantasia 2023]

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A mismatched buddy comedy with great action and lots of talk about food? Yes please.

Lin Shaye Insidious

There’s No Horror Hero Quite Like Lin Shaye in ‘Insidious’

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Career character actor Lin Shaye was finally given a chance to shine as demon slayer Elise in James Wan and Leigh Whannel’s hit horror franchise.