A Tribute to Lord of the Rings Director Peter Jackson: The Duality of Slapstick Horror And Epic Fantasy
A low budget horror splatter comedy with obscene amounts of blood. The most iconic fantasy story with adventure, emotion, and scale being adapted into a monumental trilogy which shaped an entire generation. Two contrasting filmmaking endeavors you would only find on a...
History Through a Narrative Lens: How Historical Fiction Enhances Our Grasp of Real History
Exploring how the power of storytelling in historical fiction deepens our understanding of the complexities of real-world history. Not to be confused with Alternate History, which focuses on a slight yet impactful change in our historical timeline, nor with the...
When Your Reality Shifts To Your Demise: ‘The Leopard’ Review
‘The Leopard’ explores how the legendary Garibaldi’s conquest affected and altered noble life in Italy and society as they knew it. After being in exile for 14 years, where he found himself involved in both the Uruguayan Civil War and the Ragamuffin War,...
Film Score Artistry: Five of the Best Film Composers to Bless Cinema With Their Musical Talent
It is safe to say that most beloved movies in our culture would not be the same without a musical score that blends seemlessly with the moving images. At the very least, good choices must be made regarding the music in terms of the presence or the lack of it....
