Film

"There is only one thing that can kill the Movies, and that is education." — Will Rogers

Visualizing the “War on Drugs”: “Sicario” and “Cartel Land”
"Sicario" and "Cartel Land" both come across as strangely unaware of and unconcerned with the actual historical context of the drug wars.
Kenneth MaffittDec 31, 2015
- Film
What Can “Bridge of Spies” Reveal to the Chinese About the Limits of Chinese Cinema?
In its battle to win the hearts and minds of the world, the Chinese state is aggressively tapping cinema, Hollywood or Chinese, to do its soft power bidding.
Ying ZhuDec 30, 2015
- Around the World
- Film
The Something of Nothing: Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s “The Assassin”
If you manage to see nothing after viewing "The Assassin," you have indeed understood the something that the film seeks to convey.
Victor FanDec 29, 2015
- Film
The Lynchian Sensibility: An Interview with Dennis Lim
"The first time I asked David Lynch if he could define the word 'Lynchian,' he changed the subject."
Lara ZarumDec 29, 2015
- Biography & Autobiography
- Film
Pure as Jesus and Cunning as Satan
"Trumbo" may or may not be the first Hollywood movie about the Hollywood unions, but it is certainly the first biopic of a screenwriter.
Jerome ChristensenDec 26, 2015
- Film
A Tale of One City: “Cincinnati Goddamn”
"Cincinnati Goddamn" retraces Cincinnati's 2001 race riots.
Zack HatfieldDec 25, 2015
- Film
How to Be Together: On Andrew Haigh’s “45 Years”
"45 Years" shows the difficulty of being present with someone you know.
Francey RussellDec 23, 2015
- Film
The Politics Behind the Original “Star Wars”
The Vietnam War was one of many influences on George Lucas as he created his landmark space epic.
Benjamin HufbauerDec 21, 2015
- Film
- Politics
Divine Wisdom: Polyester and the Return of Trash Cinema
Polyester, a 1981 "Odorama" film, demythologizes the movie theater setting by deranging its typical absorptive address.
Alex WeintraubDec 21, 2015
- Film
Joan Allen on “Room”
Lori Freshwater interviews actress Joan Allen.
Lori FreshwaterDec 20, 2015
- Film
Bloody Victoriana: On Crimson Peak
Marysia Jonsson and Aro Velmet review "Crimson Peak."
Aro Velmet, Marysia JonssonDec 18, 2015
- Film
Jacques Audiard on “Dheepan”
An interview with Jacques Audiard.
Katie KilkennyDec 10, 2015
- Film