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The Surreal Beauty of the Rock Opera: ‘Annette’ to ‘Tommy’
From the Who’s ‘Tommy’ to ‘Annette’, the rock opera is an art form in and of itself....
Examining The Trope: A Look at the Best Films That Use the ‘Groundhog Day’ Structure
‘Groundhog Day’ - Filmmakers use the repeated day trope to tell a story; these are the best uses of the format that push boundaries and create something unique....
‘Shudder’ Docuseries: ‘Behind the Monster’ Spotlights Iconic Horror Movie Villains
The Shudder streaming service has brought a new docuseries, ‘Behind the Monster’ that focuses on the origins of various horror movie villains we know and love. ...
Beyond the Pale: The Six Most Infamous Controversial Horror Films
Controversial horror films - Here are some movies that - despite their immorality - we can’t get out of our minds....
Alec Baldwin and the FX Industry’s Effects on Cast and Crew
With the recent tragedy controversy over Alec Baldwin and his accidental shooting of cast members, focus on validity and importance of the FX and prop industry....
The Role and Effect of Mean Girls in Television Today
Mean girls have been in television for as long as we can remember, but why are they so important to the advancement of media? And what are they teaching our youth?...
Revisiting ‘Hugo’: Martin Scorsese’s Love Letter To His Inner Child & Cinema
2011’s ‘Hugo’ might be one of Scorsese’s most personal and reflective films....
Final Girl Trope: The Girl Boss-ification Of Horror Movies Not As Feminist As Male Directors Think It Is
The Final Girl trope in horror films that depicts the last girl standing, presumably because of her moral superiority, to confront the killer at the end....
John Carpenter’s Apocalypse Trilogy: Dimensions of Fear
John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy - In a world filled with The Conjuring sequels and spin-offs, let’s examine the Carpenter's horror classics for help....
An Ode to Final Girls: Laurie Strode, Sydney Prescott, & More
The tentpole of the American slasher film is the final girl, but they don’t get enough credit. Here is my ode to the most memorable final girls....
Our Favorite 2021 Movie Soundtracks of Ranked For You to Listen to
With many new and iconic movies making it onto our screens, here are our favorite 2021 movie soundtracks....
The Importance of Teens Playing Teens in Film and Television
Creating an environment so teens playing teens in television and film is important in representing our youth accurately, realistically, and safely. ...
