Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts – A Heroic Journey that Questions the Concept of the Heroic Journey
Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts, the latest film from Indonesian director Mouly Surya, is a surreal and existential Western.
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The Breakthroughs Film Festival Showcases New Storytelling Perspectives
The 7th annual Breakthroughs Film Festival is set to take place in Toronto at the Royal Cinema on June 15th and 16th, highlighting emerging female filmmakers from around the world.
TV Producer Damon Lindelof Stirs the HBO ‘Watchmen’ Pot
Damon Lindelof took to Instagram with an explanation for his upcoming HBO Watchmen television series. And he’s never stirred a pot as furiously boiled over as the Watchmen pot!
The BBP! Writers Assemble Their ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Wish List
The most eagerly anticipated pop culture film of the last 10 years is here! Biff Bam Pop’s stable of comic book and MCU aficionados has a litany of Avengers: Infinity War desires. What are they and which ones will we get? Read on for our pure, unadulterated, speculative, geek-out wish list!
Get Blockbuster-Prepped With ‘True Believers: Infinity War #1’ on The Wednesday Run
Read up on the comic book series that birthed the title of this decade’s most anticipated film! Best of all? This “war” will only cost you a buck!
An Artists & Writers Valentine Is In The ‘Full Bleed Vol. 1’ On The Wednesday Run
Full Bleed: The Comics & Culture Quarterly Volume 1 was announced and crowd-funded last year via Kickstarter – and it’s been an eagerly anticipated release ever since.
Creations of Chaos: Anastasia
On this edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s My Fair Lady meets mysticism and murder. We go Once Upon a December to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film, Anastasia.
Golden Globes 2018: Where Are The Women Directors?
The Golden Globes nominations have been released, and if you’ve noticed something missing, you’re not alone. Where are the women directors?
Takashi Miike’s ‘Blade of the Immortal’ slices and dices, but it could use a trim
Takashi Miike’s been one of the biggest shock jockeys of Japanese cinema for eons. Ichi the Killer (2001) was a high-splatter mark for lovers of extreme gore, and Miike’s output has … Continue reading Takashi Miike’s ‘Blade of the Immortal’ slices and dices, but it could use a trim
‘Mudbound’ is a fascinating, moving film
Mudbound is a fascinating, moving film from director Dee Rees. Set in the deep south during the forties, this adaptation of Hillary Jordan’s 2008 bestseller is deeply affecting but not … Continue reading ‘Mudbound’ is a fascinating, moving film
Road To Justice League: Long & Winding & Obstacle Filled
The road to the about-to-be-released Justice League film has been a long and winding one. Long and winding and fraught with bumps and pitfalls and massive industry, cultural, commercial and … Continue reading Road To Justice League: Long & Winding & Obstacle Filled
Tarkovsky’s Trance: TIFF Retro Explores the Work of an Austere Master
Just seven. Seven features over twenty-four years. That’s the sum of Andrei Tarkovsky’s output. Each one is a starkly entrancing masterpiece, evidencing a unique metaphysical vision. They’re about as far … Continue reading Tarkovsky’s Trance: TIFF Retro Explores the Work of an Austere Master