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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.

Hundreds Of Beavers

Silent-Era Slapstick Revival ‘Hundreds of Beavers’ Is Dam Brilliant

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This is dam good stuff.

Gay Rebel Without A Cause Guy

The Cinematic Origins of the “Bury Your Gays” Cliché

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Every trope has an origin story.

Walkabout

Nicolas Roeg’s ‘Walkabout’ Walks Into the Top Spot As Our Pick of the Week

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Plus 11 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Psycho Stair Scene

Anatomy of a Suspense Scene: Alfred Hitchcock’s 4-Part Formula

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Or: how to make a scene go off without a Hitch.

The Nun II

‘The Nun II’ Stands Out in a Crowded ‘Conjuring’ Universe

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Sometimes you’re in the mood for a nun fight.

New Life

‘New Life’ Finds Intimate Thrills With Global Repercussions

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Two women on a collision path, and the fate of the world sits between them.

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How A24 Revived Studio Loyalty

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The studio system be like “I lived bitch.”

Strange World Disney

Can We Have More Solarpunk Movies, Please?

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Be right back, I’m off to find some overalls and my gardening gloves.

He Princess Bride

Inconceivable? Maybe, But ‘The Princess Bride’ Is Our 4K UHD 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!