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Pursuit of Perfection: Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan
Sep 15

Sep 15 Pursuit of Perfection: Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan

Matthew Curione
Darren Aronofsky Retro

This Oscar winner is a horror film for the ages.

One Trick Pony: Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler
Sep 14

Sep 14 One Trick Pony: Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler

Mark Watlington
Darren Aronofsky Retro

Mickey Rourke IS Randy The Ram in Aronofsky's stirring drama.

The Hollywood Mystique: Jennifer Lawrence’s Rise to Fame
Sep 13

Sep 13 The Hollywood Mystique: Jennifer Lawrence’s Rise to Fame

Manish Mathur

From Anne Hathaway to Lawrence; the rise and tribulations of a Hollywood "it girl". 

A Grease-Painted Face in the Crowd: A Report from the All-Clown IT Screening
Sep 12

Sep 12 A Grease-Painted Face in the Crowd: A Report from the All-Clown IT Screening

Nick Isaac

What better way to experience IT than by being IT; Nick recounts his night as a clown.  

A Crack That Needs Mending: Roman Polanski's Repulsion
Sep 12

Sep 12 A Crack That Needs Mending: Roman Polanski's Repulsion

Aaron Hendrix

Before Rosemary's Baby, Polanski played with psychological torment in this 1965 thriller.

The King of Summer: Apt Pupil (1998)
Sep 12

Sep 12 The King of Summer: Apt Pupil (1998)

Sarah Jane
The King Of Summer

One of the most disturbing King stories gets an adaptation held together by McKellen and Renfro's strong performances. 

The King of Summer: The Shining (1980)
Sep 7

Sep 7 The King of Summer: The Shining (1980)

Andrew Ihla
The King Of Summer

Stephen King has always been at odds with Kubrick's interpretation of his novel; Andrew delves into why that may be. 

The King of Summer: IT (1990)
Sep 6

Sep 6 The King of Summer: IT (1990)

Manish Mathur
The King Of Summer

A fantastic Tim Curry performance manages to keep this 1990 adaptation... afloat. 

No Free Rides, No Excuses: Stand and Deliver (1988)
Sep 4

Sep 4 No Free Rides, No Excuses: Stand and Deliver (1988)

Mark Watlington
Back to School

This iconic film, played in high school's nationwide, deserves a second look.

The King of Summer: Creepshow (1982)
Sep 1

Sep 1 The King of Summer: Creepshow (1982)

Rockie Juarez

Romero and King bring you a horror anthology masterpiece like no other. 

The Cheerocracy Reigns Supreme: Bring It On (2000)
Aug 31

Aug 31 The Cheerocracy Reigns Supreme: Bring It On (2000)

Nick Isaac
Back to School

It’s cold in here. There must be a write-up on this 2000 teen comedy in the atmosphere. 

“Think About It, Won’t You?”: The Celluloid Shipwrecks of Cinematic Titanic
Aug 31

Aug 31 “Think About It, Won’t You?”: The Celluloid Shipwrecks of Cinematic Titanic

Kayleigh Hearn
Reviews

Shout! Factory's new release gets a delightful riffing.

The King of Summer: 1408 (2007)
Aug 31

Aug 31 The King of Summer: 1408 (2007)

Marcus Irving
The King Of Summer

A relentless horror spectacle starring John Cusack elevates the original Stephen King short story to another level. 

The King of Summer: The Running Man (1987)
Aug 30

Aug 30 The King of Summer: The Running Man (1987)

Sean Beattie
The King Of Summer

The year is 2017, society has broken down and a TV game show host has risen to power--wait, this is suppose to be science fiction. 

Best Friends Forever: Fey & Poehler's Baby Mama and Sisters
Aug 29

Aug 29 Best Friends Forever: Fey & Poehler's Baby Mama and Sisters

Marcus Irving
Saturday Night Live Retro

A look back at SNL super-stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's feature film team-ups.

Reflections of a Rebel: Harry Dean Stanton in Repo Man
Aug 28

Aug 28 Reflections of a Rebel: Harry Dean Stanton in Repo Man

William Mai
Harry Dean Stanton Series

Anti-religion, anti-capitalism, anti-society; Repo Man says plenty about the legendary actor himself.

Terminator 2: Man and Machine in the CGI Age
Aug 27

Aug 27 Terminator 2: Man and Machine in the CGI Age

William Mai
Editorial

T2 was a CGI game-changer in more ways than one.

A Maid of Honor in Crisis: Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids
Aug 18

Aug 18 A Maid of Honor in Crisis: Paul Feig’s Bridesmaids

Manish Mathur
Saturday Night Live Retro

Bridesmaids shot its cast to stardom and set the standard for R-rated comedy with a heart.

Long Live McLovin: Superbad at 10
Aug 17

Aug 17 Long Live McLovin: Superbad at 10

Marcus Irving
2007 in Film

A decade later, the Seth Rogen-Evan Goldberg R-rated sex comedy still holds up. 

The King of Summer: Carrie (1976)
Aug 17

Aug 17 The King of Summer: Carrie (1976)

Manish Mathur
The King Of Summer

A King novel spawned a De Palma classic with Carrie.

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