Marc Forster’s 2013 World War Z was a flabby mess – apparently such a nightmare to … Behind the walls: Revisiting World War ZRead more
Hollywood Hegemony
Flight and a crash-course in ideology
Robert Zemeckis’ high-flying drama is impeccably paced, while John Gatin’s script is full of gravity. However, … Flight and a crash-course in ideologyRead more
Inside Out and the importance of sadness
As many of us learned first-hand during the lockdown months, sadness is one of the most … Inside Out and the importance of sadnessRead more
“Just listen to me”: Pontypool, and the virus of ideology
Forget the thinly veiled misogyny of the traditional romcoms haunting the airwaves at this time of … “Just listen to me”: Pontypool, and the virus of ideologyRead more
The Thing who cancelled Christmas
John Carpenter’s The Thing is an obvious choice for Christmas viewing. It has snow. What do … The Thing who cancelled ChristmasRead more
“Ho-Ho-Ho”: How Die Hard became a Holiday institution
In the three decades since its release, Die Hard has become an essential part of many … “Ho-Ho-Ho”: How Die Hard became a Holiday institutionRead more
“Go to your grave”: The Lobster, and how coupling props up our failed system
The Lobster is part of a transformation which is possibly less believable than the transplanting of … “Go to your grave”: The Lobster, and how coupling props up our failed systemRead more
Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream Films
Committing horrendous acts of abuse has severe psychological impacts on the perpetrators as well as the … Perpetrator Trauma in Mainstream FilmsRead more
The Questionable Talents of Mr. Ripley: A Legacy of Hollywood Queerbaiting
When The Talented Mr. Ripley first graced cinemas two decades ago, more cautious studio executives would … The Questionable Talents of Mr. Ripley: A Legacy of Hollywood QueerbaitingRead more
31 essential tracks for your Halloween playlist
The festivities of Samhain, All Souls’ Day and All Hallows Eve have melded together over the … 31 essential tracks for your Halloween playlistRead more