Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Signifies a New Horror Genre Reliant on Uncomfortable Realism

Ari Aster, who is the mastermind director behind Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid, recently debuted his fourth full-length film last week on the big screen. Though the film’s box office revenue was especially underwhelming in the first few days of its release, one thing is clear: We are straying away from typical conventions of …
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Why I refuse to give stars for movies on Letterboxd

Star review ratings on platforms like Letterboxd are reductive and don’t accurately portray our connection to the work, so why do we have them in the first place? Letterboxd is a haven for self-proclaimed ‘cinephiles.’ It’s a great way to engage with cinema online— to know what your friends are watching and what they think …
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Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ has created a century-old vampire that is forcing men AND women to finally wonder why they always fall for the bad boy

There’s no question that popular media, specifically films, reflect a great psychological experiment on the human condition. What is currently being analyzed is the phenomenon of a rotting, grotesque vampire with major attachment issues stealing the hearts of women around the globe. The reception of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has wowed audiences everywhere, receiving an average …
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Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ forces men AND women to wonder why they fall for the bad boy

There’s no question that popular media, specifically films, reflect a great psychological experiment on the human condition. What is currently being analyzed is the phenomenon of a rotting, grotesque vampire with major attachment issues stealing the hearts of women around the globe. The reception of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu has wowed audiences everywhere, receiving an average …
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25+ A24 Memes for Film Bros Re-Watching Midsommar, Hereditary, and Uncut Gems

If you have a Letterboxd account, odds are you’re a fan of A24’s output. The production company known for its several acclaimed film releases, including, but not limited to Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Lobster, Hereditary, The Florida Project, Pearl, and so many more, has gained a cult following in its own right.  Even …
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30 Memes for Filmmakers and Film Nerds Who Don’t Call Them ‘Movies’

Most of us enjoy watching movies, but most of us have never made a movie. That’s a whole different ballgame. Even making a short film usually takes a pretty hefty budget, a big chunk of time, and a crew of dedicated and talented folks. Nobody really gets into filmmaking for the money, so it’s usually …
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30+ Film Memes For Movie Buffs

We are in the thick of awards season, and I can’t help but love this time of the year! I’m spending more time in the dark confines of a movie theater than I am with my own family, and I’ve gotten a real feel for every single AMC that Manhattan has to offer (The one …
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25 Movie Memes for Serious Cinephiles

Yeah, I’ll say it. I’m a movie buff. A film bro. A cinephile. Sue me. Some of my most formative moments as a teen were spent in front of my laptop screen late at night, watching movies that I couldn’t watch with my parents. Not even that they wouldn’t approve of them, just that they …
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Hilarious M3GAN Tweets For Fans of the Newest Horror Doll

In October of 2022, the trailer for the horror movie M3GAN went viral on Twitter. The movie is about a little girl whose aunt got her a robot doll to be her best friend after the devastating loss of her parents. M3GAN is the titular dancing doll with a robot whose threats and acts of …
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Movie Buffs Discuss The Rare Remakes That Reign Supreme Over The Original Film

Some say that all Hollywood is these days is unoriginal sequels and remakes, and they aren’t entirely wrong. However, not all franchises are created equally, and there are some crappy remakes that I will always be willing to see. My favorite franchises that have been repeatedly rehashed are Batman and Willy Wonka. I’m still conflicted …
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