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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21 Must-See Movie Theater Memes to Screen Before the 2025 Oscars
With the 97th Academy Awards coming up, it’s important that you’re caught up to speed on all things cinephile and movie buff. What do I mean by this? Well, everyone knows the best way to watch a movie is on the giant silver screen, the way the moviemakers intended. Since we don’t have a silver …
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‘He’s running for Gen Z president’: Timothée Chalamet’s expert understanding of the internet has cemented him as Gen Z’s quintessential movie star
Awards season can sometimes feel like election season, with lots of big personalities competing for the attention of the American public with TV appearances, interviews, and everyone constantly trying to create the most memorable sound byte. In that case, there’s a clear frontrunner this year, at least for the Gen Z vote. On the heels …
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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+ Movie Theater Memes That Smell of Buttered Popcorn
There’s nothing quite like heading off to the movies. When the lights dim and the audience comes to a hush, it’s like being transported to another dimension. You will soon get swept away into a different world, becoming fully absorbed in it. You can’t worry about anything else when you’re at the movies. You can …
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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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Condescending husband refuses to watch anything but Hallmark movies with his wife because she ‘doesn’t understand’ complex movies: ‘My wife proceeded to embarrass herself’
Hallmark movies are awesome. They’re hilariously, reliably formulaic. They have stilted acting and even more stilted dialogue. They have names like «The Other Christmas Wife» or «Winter Is For Loving, and Christmas.» They’re my favorite thing to watch when I’m in a hotel room. Nothing hits like a terrible movie and a room service BLT. …
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25+ Horror Movie Villain Memes for Freddy Fiends and Jason Enjoyers
Every horror movie needs its horror villain. Otherwise there would be nothing to be afraid of. Horror villains tend to be the personification (or monster-ification) of something that we revile in society. They represent greed, neglect, or rage, acting unbridled on their basest instincts. Some are evil for evil’s sake. Some serve retribution to those …
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