Pinned“All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy”: Class Struggle in THE SHININGWhat we see is Jack go through a process steeped in the frustrated dynamics of working-class struggle.Apr 27, 20171Apr 27, 20171
“Babylon”: A Modern Funeral PyreThe era it memorializes is in many ways its own.Jan 14, 2023Jan 14, 2023
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The Highs of HBO’s “Euphoria”While the first season reveled in an all-night party vibe, the second wrestles with morning-after regrets.Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
The Best Films of 2021 that Most People Haven’t SeenFrom failed blockbusters to festival darlingsDec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
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Published inengenderedThe Year of the Female FilmmakerHonoring ten films from 2020 directed by womenNov 23, 20201Nov 23, 20201
6 Tips for Teaching Film Studies to High SchoolersThe first step to educating high school students is entertaining them.Oct 17, 20203Oct 17, 20203
