Following his latest film, Denis Villeneuve has officially entered the minds of casual audiences and dived right into the discussion for the most sought-out auteur in the business. Granted, Dune might be the introduction to his work for millions of viewers, but in his sci-fi epic, Villeneuve is merely reaping the benefits of more than […]
It’s a funny paradox to look back on classic science-fiction films. In one instance they prognosticate a future that, in most cases, has already happened. Additionally, whilst venturing into futurity, they can’t help but be time-capsules of the era they were made in. But good science fiction, no matter when it it was made, remains […]
At last, the spice flows. After a botched release put on hold by the pandemic, Denis Villeneuve’s long-awaited epic has finally made its way into every theater worldwide. And like a giant sandworm crawling through Arrakis’ desert, the movie has sent shock waves all around the industry, being instantly embraced by hardcore cinephiles and casual […]
Every year, people flock to see the latest and greatest sci-fi epics. Over the course of just five years, we’ve gotten Arrival, Annihilation, Tenet, and Dune. These large-scale releases typically feature gargantuan budgets and A-list casts. It’s not hard to figure out why they garner so much attention. The hype is, generally speaking, well-deserved. However, […]
The dark side of humor is much older than film, and probably as old as humor itself. From Shakespeare’s tragicomedies to the friendly violence of the Three Stooges, dark-leaning humor has for centuries given audiences a reason to laugh at the absurd, sometimes upsetting truths about the human condition. And while the use of dark […]
The idea of an interest in true crime is a difficult concept to approach. However, now with podcasts, TV, books, and more pop culture mediums dedicated to true crime, it is fair to say a fascination for the subject matter has developed. While one can make the argument that true crime as an allure is […]