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The Asian (Male) Love Interest in The Edge of Seventeen
Huayi Brothers give another reason why we should keep an eye on them as they continue to make their mark in Hollywood.
Read MoreIntroducing Oribu Anime: Two Films by Yeon Sang-ho
Olive Films adds another sub-label to its belt: Oribu Anime, dedicated to releasing boundary pushing animated works from around the world.
Read MoreNEW ISSUE: Volume VI - 2016 October
The 2nd horror issue of Cinema Adrift is out. Recommended only for the faint of heart.
Read MoreMovies to Watch as You're Dying Vol. 2
The return of films with life lessons, both constructive and destructive. Watch, take notes, recreate in personal life, then repeat.
Read MoreJapan Cuts 2016: Bakuman/New Anime Vanguard Spotlight
Jack Virnich writes on the pairing of manga-ka centric film Bakuman and a collection of experimental animated short films presented by Japan Cuts.
Read MoreInterview: Ken Ochiai on Chaplin, Jidai-geki, and the Japanese Film Industry
Uzumasa Limelight director Ken Ochiai gives his thoughts on the Japanese film industry, what draws him to a project, and also recommends some jidai-geki films.
Read MoreDouble Feature Review: Eat That Question/Train to Busan
Both films, in their own ways, showcase the struggle against the plastic people and forewarn viewers how they too can defend themselves in case of emergency.
Read MoreCuration/Narration: The Beat Goes On - Drafthouse's Kitano Series
The recent program of five films presented by the Alamo Drathouse Littleton presents a narrative about the great filmmaker that sadly does not do justice to the man.
Read MoreResist the Adaptation: The Films of Naoko Ogigami and Hitoshi Matsumoto
An overview of two contemporary Japanese filmmakers producing different and original work.
Read MoreSteve Ditko: The Unseen Objectivist
A creator spotlight on the man behind some of the most enduring pop culture icons and how one's unpopular politics can influence a large body of their work.
Read MoreViewer as Director: The Mise-en-Scene of the Computer Screen
A look at the rise of the computer screen movie and what potential it has for breaking the boundaries of focal points.
Read MoreThe Witch and Modern Horror: The Difference Between Critic and Audience Expectations
The Witch fits in with a long tradition of the divide between critical and commercial audiences found with the horror genre.
Read MoreThe Asian Film Presence at DFF 38
Only seven Asian films played at this year's Denver Film Festival, most felt typical and not adventurous, continuing a trend of overlooking contemporary Asian film.
Read MoreWhat to See at the Denver Film Festival
Instead of using a film festival as a way to see films a few weeks before their wide releases use the opportunity to check out films that might not get regular showings on a big screen. Here are what we deem to be some of the can't miss movies of the festival.
Read MoreMaking a Better V/H/S
In order to make the best entry in the V/H/S series you must cut and paste across all the previous entries.
Read MoreNetflix, Get the Fuck Out of My House: Initial Thoughts on Exploitation.TV
With the launch of their own streaming service Exploitation.TV, Vinegar Syndrome have provided the missing niche in the world of streaming: the weird.
Read More7 Favorite Cinematic Cocks
Female full-frontal is a lot more common than male full-frontal in the movies. We’ve seen the breasts and vaginas before, but a penis is a special thing in the world of film. Let’s celebrate that as it’s not very special elsewhere in the world.
Read MoreIn Defense of Sinister 2 (Ciarán Foy, 2015)
Sinister 2 has almost unanimously gotten flack for not being a repeat of the first film. Audiences seem to want a recreation instead of an evolution of the story and myths of Sinister. This is sad because the second film in the series has a lot to like about it, irregardless if it’s as good as the first film.
Read MoreFamous Movie Quotes That Were Actually Ad-libbed
Did you know that some of these iconic lines were just made up on the spot? You'll be shocked when you see which ones.
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