Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell in Benjamin Brewer’s ARCADIAN. Courtesy of RLJE Films and Shudder. An RLJE Films and Shudder Release. Arcadian (2024)Director: Benjamin BrewerScreenwriter: Mike NilonStarring: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall, Samantha Coughlan, Jow Dizon, Joel Gillman, Daire McMahon Low-budget filmmakers often turn to horror because the genre can … Read more

Speed (1994)Director: Jan de BontScreenwriter: Graham YostStarring: Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton and Jeff Daniels When Speed opened in the summer of 1994 it took the number one spot at the box office, surprising audiences and critics alike and outpacing other high-profile releases. The film marked Jan de Bont’s directorial debut after … Read more

The Crow (1994)Director: Alex ProyasScreenwriters: David J. Schow, John ShirleyStarring: Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai Ling, Sofia Shinas, Michael Massee, David Patrick Kelly, Tony Todd, Jon Polito It is impossible to discuss The Crow without acknowledging the tragic death of its lead actor, Brandon Lee. At just 28, Lee was fatally … Read more

Proud Texan filmmaker Richard Linklater has built a varied and influential body of work over more than three decades since his debut feature Slacker (1990). He has contributed memorable, low-budget cult hits alongside crowd-pleasing studio fare, earning a distinct place in contemporary American cinema. Linklater is best known for his naturalistic approach to dialogue and … Read more

Born in Tokyo in 1962, acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda developed a love of cinema early on. His mother nurtured that passion by sharing classic films on television throughout his childhood, creating the foundation for a career built on careful observation of everyday life. Kore-eda began his film career working as an assistant director on … Read more

One of the most debated subjects in film studies and criticism is: what exactly is Italian Neorealism? Although it stands among the most influential movements in cinema history, its boundaries are often fluid and its definition remains elusive. Unlike genre classifications that group films by shared textual elements, film movements tend to cluster works around … Read more

I Saw the TV Glow (2024)Director: Jane SchoenbrunScreenwriter: Jane SchoenbrunStarring: Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Danielle Deadwyler, Fred Durst Do you like girls?I don’t know.Boys?I- I- I think that, I like TV shows. I Saw the TV Glow resists tidy categorization. It borrows from psychological thriller, coming-of-age drama, and surreal … Read more

Sting (2024)Director: Kiah Roache-TurnerScreenwriter: Kiah Roache-TurnerStarring: Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Robyn Nevin, Noni Hazelhurst, Silvia Colloca, Danny Kim, Jermaine Fowler A giant spider movie: a premise that immediately raises the question of originality. Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner approaches that challenge head-on, consciously embracing genre influences while trying to carve out a slightly different tone. … Read more

In a Violent Nature (2024)Director: Chris NashScreenwriter: Chris NashStarring: Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Charlotte Creaghan, Cameron Love, Liam Leone, Alexander Oliver, Reece Presley Chris Nash’s In a Violent Nature arrives as a deliberate, visceral iteration of the slasher film. It embraces the familiar ingredients—a masked killer bent on revenge, an isolated forest setting, probing questions … Read more

A petrolhead’s dream wrapped in a post-apocalyptic nightmare: violence, high-speed chases, and the occasional 1980s mega pop star. Mad Max is more than a cult favorite for fans of monstrous cars — it was Australia’s bold introduction to the global film stage. The original Mad Max became a phenomenon, turning a modest budget into massive … Read more