“We were somewhere above Barstow, on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold.” Specifically that drug was ibuprofen, and my god it was the only thing that made this EVO report doable. I’ve made an…
How Independent Films are Turning the Genre into Reflections of Our Societal and Internal Terrors
In October 2017, GQ published a staggering article covering this new Golden Age of Horror Movies. It’s true, this cultural moment is quite the horror renaissance. These movies aren’t just terrifying, they’re smart, and well written. There is a matter…
I Lived Part of Unsane: Separating Fact from Fiction in Steven Soderbergh’s latest
Trigger Warning: This post contains language about depression and suicide that some may find upsetting [Mild Spoilers About Unsane Ahead] I never had a used tampon thrown at me, but I do remember the paper cups of shit. Not that…
The Importance of Recognizing Genre Cinema at The 2018 Oscars
The Academy Awards largely represent a vast disconnect between voting members and general audiences. While the nominated films are championed by various award bodies and critics alike, box office success rarely correlates with movies deemed as being “best picture” worthy.…
Opinion: Family will be the Key to Kylo Ren’s Redemption Arc
Family has always been a key theme in Star Wars. Whether it’s Luke trying to save his father from evil or Anakin trying to save his wife from death, it’s safe to say that it’s the primary foundation of the…
Best Decades in Horror: The 1930’s
Throughout the month of October we’ll be looking at the best decades that the horror genre had to offer, and how they influenced future filmmakers and movie goers alike. We remember the 1930s less for its films than for its…
Game of Thrones: How Spectacle Replaced Good Writing
Game of Thrones season seven has finally come to an end, leaving us with only seven more hours of the show to enjoy. Supposedly, we won’t be getting the final season until 2019, which leaves us waiting in agony after…