Author: Madison Brek
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‘Night Moves’ and Film Noir Masculinity
Gene Hackman’s Harry Moseby is a character navigating the neo-noir landscape as a different kind of man.
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Paul Thomas Anderson, Jonny Greenwood and the Creative Partnership of the Decade
How two of today’s most important artists found each other and created three defining works of the 2010s.
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‘Blue Velvet’ and the Blinding Light of Love
On trauma and sincerity in David Lynch’s 1986 film.
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Talking Westerns and Perfect Shots with Vincent D’Onofrio
The legendary actor discusses the origins of his new film ‘The Kid’ and working with both longtime collaborators and new faces.
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The Cinematography of ‘Cold War’
Oscar-nominated DP Lukasz Żal discusses his aesthetic influences, stylistic choices, and the intimate nature of working on such a personal film.
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‘Suspiria,’ ‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ and the Two Types of Body Horror
A look at women’s bodies, the patriarchy, and villainy in two horror masterpieces.
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25 Magical Pop Music Moments in Wes Anderson Films
A tribute to some perfect soundtracks.
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Love and Murder ‘In a Lonely Place’
How Nicholas Ray’s 1950 film blends the two to elevate film noir.
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John Cazale’s Unparalleled Cinematic Legacy
The character actor only appeared in 5 movies before his death at age 42, but every single one was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.