What Makes ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ a Classic Adventure Film
Say what you will about the rest of the franchise, but the original is an exemplary film for its genre. Read More
August 31, 2020
The Queue
How Quentin Tarantino’s Lost First Film Predicted His Whole Filmography
Before 'Reservoir Dogs' there was 'My Best Friend's Birthday.' Read More
August 28, 2020
Destructive Complacency and the Call to Action of ‘The Turin Horse’
It's possible to read 'The Turin Horse' as life-affirming. You just need to know your Nietzsche. Read More
August 27, 2020
The Eyes Have It: A Celebration of the Cinematic Gaze
Here’s looking at you...and you...and you... Read More
August 26, 2020
Conservation vs. Preservation: How MoMA is Safeguarding Film Heritage
Conservation? Preservation? What's the difference? Here's how the Museum of Modern Art is making film -- and film heritage work… Read More
August 25, 2020
The Fruitful Failure of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ Sequel
Steven Spielberg's 'Night Skies' was never made, but what audiences wound up getting instead was much better. Read More
August 24, 2020
Drop What You’re Doing and Watch ‘Bigtop Burger’
Does anyone fancy a hamburger? From an interdimensional food truck run by clowns? Read More
August 21, 2020
The Enigmatic Impact of the Magick Lantern Cycle
Do what thou wilt, but consider watching this video essay on Kenneth Anger's life's work. Read More
August 20, 2020
Every Movie Should End Like Jackie Chan’s ‘Police Story’
(Chanting) Montage! Montage! Montagae! Read More
August 19, 2020