When most people think of “BDSM”, they might immediately have an idea in mind about what it means. In the world of film, however, BDSM isn’t all whips and chains. Relationships can be depicted in different ways that are not heteronormative, often to great results. Before the recent popularizing of Fifty Shades of Grey, there […]
One of cinema’s penultimate strengths is the ability to transport audiences to a world separate from their own. A 90-minute reality crafted by countless talented individuals that provides a temporary, yet oftentimes, lasting form of escapism. A powerful film can not only transport audiences to another reality, but to someone else’s, beyond a mere superficial […]
Before the rise of streaming services, cinephiles had a limited number of options to choose from. There were the movies out in theaters that week, maybe a retrospective or two, what we could catch on TCM, or the good old neighborhood video rental store. On demand streaming is a godsend, but with convenience also comes […]
At its best, the cinematic art form is a completely immersive experience, taking us into created worlds and stirring deep emotional reactions. Understandably, the temptation is to only expose ourselves to films that reflect back to us our better selves and make our spirits soar. However, to do so is to overlook some of cinema’s […]
You might call these movies crap, but there are many who would disagree. In fact, some would go so far as to say these are some of the best films ever made! Who’s to say they’re wrong? Cinema can be very polarizing and opinionated and what if all the critics are wrong about what constitutes […]
Much of mainstream cinema can seem like it’s created too carefully so as not to upset its audience: the narratives too clear, the plot easily resolved, the images inoffensive, and the subject matter stale. We often aren’t challenged by such works and never have to leave our comfort zone. This is why it’s vital when […]