Theory Archive
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Five Great Horror Films by Non-Horror Filmmakers
Posted on May 21, 2013 | No CommentsAs the clever, comprehensive title might suggest, this is a list of five of the best horror films made by filmmakers who don't usually make horror films. -
Kind Words For Vincent Gallo
Posted on May 7, 2013 | No CommentsVincent Gallo is an egomaniacal, self-aggrandizing, sperm flogging, go-go dancing, cancer cursing, compulsive masturbator. He also makes movies. Robert Gould explains why they're good. -
10 Great Propaganda Films
Posted on April 9, 2013 | 1 Comment10 Films that show the many ways cinema can project a political message, and even when the ideology may be flawed, the cinematic value is enough to award merit. -
David Lynch: What’s All The Fuss About?
Posted on March 18, 2013 | No CommentsDavid Lynch is widely considered to be a groundbreaking auteur, but are his films really as genius as everyone makes out, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? Philip Likos Corbett violently prods the visionary's ego. -
Six of the Best Films About Mothers
Posted on March 7, 2013 | 2 CommentsThere's a common theme that runs through the greatest films about motherhood, and that is the leitmotif of sacrifice. Matthew E Carter takes us through his favourite films about mothers. -
Frustration and Repression: The Psychology of The Master
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsAn essay on the psychology of Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master. Were you left feeling frustrated? Well, that was kind of the point. Warning: this article is very thorough, and thus contains spoilers. -
Actor Vs Actress
Posted on February 5, 2013 | 4 CommentsAn actor is someone who acts, so why do we need the word actress? After all, categorising people by something as frivolous as their gender in a profession where people play make-believe is kind of silly, isn't it? -
The Academy Awards: A Grouchy Cynic’s Take
Posted on January 22, 2013 | 1 CommentThe Oscars are a set of awards, influenced by marketing campaigns and rich white men, that are given annually for cinematic achievements. All good fun, right? Jonathan Neeves respectfully disagrees. -
Happy Birthday Baby Jesus
Posted on December 11, 2012 | No CommentsMark Warren rants about White Christmas & A Charlie Brown Christmas, and explores thier connections dispite the obvious. -
Stuff Explained: Key-to-Fill Ratio
Posted on December 10, 2012 | No CommentsFill Light, Key Light, 16:1, 8:1, 4:1, 2:1, what does it all mean? These are just random words and numbers, right? Relax, sit down, have a glass of brandy and let us explain the mystery of Key-to-Fill Ratio.
