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TOP GUN (1986): A 40th Anniversary Retrospective

Introduction Top Gun (1986) was a film that defined the military and action genres from the 1980’s on. Combining a high-octane story with an amazing...

The Making of POINT BLANK (1967)

Introduction Point Blank, released in 1967, is widely considered to be one of the best and most influential movies of the 1960s. Filmmakers such as...

POWER BALLAD Review: Second Chances And Missed Opportunities

Introduction I have been trying to find a way to start this review of Power Ballad ever since I saw it at SXSW. It has...

ZOMBIECON VOL. 1: Filmmakers Kyle Valle and Erin Áine Talk About Their Horror-Comedy!

Introduction Rocket, Punkie, Javier, and Claire are a group of cosplaying best friends who must constantly battle assholes and a closed-minded society just to do...

Scholars Spotlight: Stanley Kubrick – Part Two

Introduction Stanley Kubrick is widely regarded as one of the most important directors in film history. From his earliest documentary shorts to major works like...

CAUGHT STEALING: Matthew McConaughey Welcomes Darren Aronofsky And Austin Butler To A Special ATX Screening!

Matthew McConaughey welcomes director Darren Aronofsky and star Austin Butler to Austin, TX, for a special screening of their new dark comedy Caught Stealing....

TRUST: Director Carlson Young Talks Working With Sophie Turner On Her New Thriller!

Introduction In the new thriller, Trust, after a scandal, a Hollywood starlet (Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner) retreats to a remote cabin—but she’s not alone....

THE ROSES Review: They Love Me, They Love Me Not, But In British

Introduction I won’t bury the lead. Yes, The Roses is a remake of the 1989 film The War of the Roses. No, it’s not a...