Are Drive-Ins a Viable Replacement for Movie Theaters?
If movie theaters are going to die the slow and painful death we're already starting to see, thanks to Lady…
Watercooler Reviews | On The Rocks
We live in a weird time. In an age when a Sofia Coppola film is no longer an event to…
What the ‘Tenet’ Flop Means for Movies Moving Forward
I hate that I even have to write these words, but here we are. Christopher Nolan's Tenet has bombed at…
When Did the Film Industry Shift, and How?
The industry has seen a big shift in what we see on the big screen over the past 20-30 years.…
Portrait of a Lady on Fire: The Masterpiece Behind The Masterpiece.
Yes, if you know me at all, you knew this was coming. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is, in…
Why You Should Care About the 2021 Oscars
The Oscars. Yup, those. "They're too political." "They're not representative of the best films of the year." "They're so self-congratulatory."…
The Evolution of the Action Film
When you think of an action film, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Die Hard? Terminator 2? The…
The Rise of Low Budget Horror in the Modern Era
Low budget horror has always been a lucrative genre in the consciousness of the film industry. And I'm not just…
Has Netflix Become The New Home For Independent and Prestige Filmmakers?
What do you think of when you heard the word 'Netflix?' Do you think of the streaming platform filled with…
The Current State of Movie Theatres, As I See It
Movie theatres are dying. Or, at least, that would be the cynical way of looking at it. The movie going…