New Modes for Old Truths: Christopher Nolan’s Liars
Then if any one at all is to have the privilege of lying, the rulers of…
New Modes for Old Truths: Reflections on MARIE ANTOINETTE (2006)
. . .measuring our exacting times with the few exact terms, holding fast to many…
What Is Ownage?
You had to act, because no one else would. (James Ellroy) Ownage is fast and…
The extension of Hulk’s metaphor
The Incredible Hulk is, perhaps, the most challenging of the mainstream comic book superheroes. He…
Ferguson was a fine example of propo
Last week, officials in St Louis teased that there was going to finally be a…
Authorial Intent vs Reception; or, “You know nothing of my work.”
The debate over intent vs interpretation is probably as old as time. I bet cavemen…
GIMME SHELTER: The Day The Monsters Were Exposed
Due to its subject matter, Gimme Shelter resides as a cultural landmark between Woodstock: 3…
The Anti-Politics of IN THE LOOP
As a side note to all the discussion on politics in film going on this…
Is the latest wave of Christian movies a sign of the cinematic apocalypse?
Raoul F Gonzo: As a Christian, this topic interests me, but I want to go…
Do you think Hollywood is actually liberal?
This week, we introduce a new series where we ask a question based around a…