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Sometimes film scholars make for the most audacious filmmakers. Their knowledge of cinematic history, filmic styles, and yes, even the tricks of the moviemaking trade, lead them to create works [...]

Just when you thought the distinct air of comedy may have overtaken the Marvel comic world on film, what with the recent successes of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, DEADPOOL, and ANT-MAN, along comes [...]

It’s ironic that the new Chilean film A FANTASTIC WOMAN starts by focusing on the character of Orlando (Francis Reyes). We see him naked on a massage table. Is he treating himself to a rub-down [...]

There is one recurring theme running through the five Academy Award nominees this year for Best Live Action Short Film – closed minds. And in each of the five superb shorts competing for [...]

A scene from the animated short NEGATIVE SPACE.It is always a pleasure to watch the Academy Awards animated short nominees. They are perennially a highlight of the awards season. Once again, [...]