The Queue

Horrifying and Humorous: The Early Films of Joe Dante

From 'Movie Orgy' to 'Twilight Zone: The Movie.' Read More

The Sumptuous Sound Design of Pedro Almodóvar

Here's a look at how Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar uses sound design to construct vibrant, tactile worlds. Read More

How Steven Spielberg Dramatizes the Dinner Table

Here's a look at all the humble, but essential, scenes in the films of Steven Spielberg that center around the… Read More

The Weird and Wonderful World of Thai Horror

Here's an impassioned plea for why you should shake things up and check out the wonderful and terrifying world of… Read More

The Humble Cut is the Secret Weapon of Visual Effects

What's the oldest, cheapest special effect? The answer is just a cut away! Read More

The Groundbreaking Sound of Delia Derbyshire

If you don't know who Delia Derbyshire is, you should. Here's a primer on the unsung heroine of British electronic… Read More

The “Cubicle Movie” and How Cinema Reflects Periods of Stability

The 1990s were a carefree time compared to the decades surrounding it. Here's how the films of 1999 specifically contended… Read More

The Endlessly Re-Watchable Prophecy of ‘The Social Network’

It's been a decade since David Fincher's less-than-flattering look at Facebook's founder hit the big screen. Here's why we can't… Read More

What is Dogme 95, Anyway?

Of all of the cinematic manifestos, Dogme 95 is perhaps the most infamous. Here's a look at the origin and… Read More