The nature of cinema (or any artistic medium) is that it is divided into periods, and in each of these, certain genres and movements wax and wane, peaking in popularity and then declining. It’s the way the industry works, especially since they base their work on audience expectations and desires. As a result, certain genres…
The Smile (1994)
Some artistic voices don’t quite transcend place and time enough that they are constantly referred to as influential figures, but who are nonetheless still very important, particularly to those who are aware of their contributions. I’d hesitate to refer to Claude Miller as an obscure filmmaker, but he certainly has not received his due, despite…
Primate (2026)
What is it that separates humans from animals? Is it sentience or our ability to form complex language systems, or the fact that we’ve essentially conquered the world and become an apex predator that is feared by all other creatures walking our planet? The reality is that there is very little that divides us from…
Roommates (2026)
The process of growing up can be brutal, since it requires us to learn hard lessons, most of which come when we have to face situations where discomfort is inevitable. One experience that many of us go through is that of making friends – while some may be naturally genial and popular, the process of…
Throne of Blood (1957)
For about as long as artists have been crafting works, there has been a belief that the pinnacle of dramatic expression is the plays and poems of William Shakespeare, a man whose very name evokes the image of quality, artistic integrity and history-defining creativity. Very few writers have been able to see their work not…
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done (2009)
There are some true stories that are so incredibly definitive of the idea that reality tends to be stranger than fiction that only two of the most deranged filmmakers could actually attempt to bring them to life on screen. This was the case for Mark Yavorsky, a seemingly mild-mannered young man (although in hindsight many…
How to Make a Killing (2026)
Crime doesn’t pay, but it certainly can make life a bit easier – this is a premise on which many fantastic works of art have built themselves, since the idea of looking into the mind of a criminal and understanding their motives (as unsettling as they may be) has become a common point of conversation…
Blue Collar (1978)
The creation of trade unions is either the best decisions or biggest travesty to ever happen to the free market, depending on who you ask – the workers who find themselves protected by these unions designed to uphold their rights and prevent exploitation find value in the process, whereas they can be a thorn in…
The Moment (2026)
We all crave fame, whether it’s the recognition as being a pioneer of your chosen field, or the ability to live a life of luxury and wealth that many of us can only dream of ever achieving. Who among us hasn’t at some point in our lives fantasised about the idea of performing in front…
A Traveler’s Needs (2024)
Does oversaturation truly exist in cinema? We’ve often found ourselves questioning whether a director who works frequently is more inherently interesting than those who take long gaps in between new projects. Personally, there can be an argument made for either, but the truth is that a balance of the two is the reason the medium…
The Postmodern Pelican 