Decades from now, film scholars will likely mention Ari Aster as one of the defining and most influential directors of our age, whose work not only swirls around genre conventions but re-defined arthouse cinema altogether. Despite his age, the 36-year-old has already established himself as a brand-name filmmaker with a strong authorial stamp. That lofty […]
The thriller is one of the most compatible and accessible genres in the medium of film. It complements films of all genres, including non-genre films, but they also work proficiently on their own. A plot can be extraneous when put through the wringer of a captivating thriller. When done right, thrillers strike the perfect balance […]
For the past two decades, Pablo Larraín has been crafting unconventional historical dramas. Although these films have always received strong reviews, the Chilean director didn’t achieve international success until the release of 2016’s Jackie. Since then, cinephiles have sought to hunt down his non-English works in an attempt to get the bigger picture. If you […]
2022 was a roller-coaster year for Netflix packed with all-time highs and all-time lows. Amidst concerning news that the streaming service plans to roll out a new password-crackdown strategy, the future seems as uncertain as ever when it comes to its distribution tactics. Though its business model often relies on quantity at the expense of […]
There had been lots of attempts to introduce old-school horror masters to the younger generations, from the show “Masters of Horror” to documentaries like “In Search of Darkness”. While some filmmakers like John Carpenter are still well-known and beloved, some others are rarely being discussed anymore which is a shame. As great as Jordan Peele, […]
During a point in his career when he was the punchline of jokes, Ben Affleck turned his career and public perception around when he showed audiences that he had the prowess to be a director. The actor was commonly stained with a reputation as an empty-headed leading man, especially in comparison to his close friend […]