Reviewing and Writing About Films and Video Games
Introduction (A Starting Point) The musical, according to Lloyd Whitesell, has always had associations with the queer community through the “stereotype linking gay men and beautification” with the depictions of glamour in the extravagant costumes (2006, pp. 263-264). In Hollywood cinema, he argues, male depictions of glamour predominately stems from the “casual and athletic” adventurous lifestyle... Continue Reading →
Introduction In her analysis of the horror genre, Carol J. Clover outlines gender differences between the representation of male and female characters which operates as “function positions” whereby certain narrative roles such as the monster, hero/heroine, and victims are filled based upon gender: the hero and monster are male whereas the victims tend to be... Continue Reading →
During its initial reception, Japanese horror (J-horror) has been taken from its original cultural roots and repositioned into western readings. This essay repositions J-horror back to its cultural roots and accounts for its adoption into western cult circles.
Grounded, thrilling, and brutal, Jeremy Saulnier’s latest film Green Room is as hard-hitting as the punk music that is heard throughout. After a punk band witness a murder at a skinhead bar, they become held captive in the club’s green room and must figure out how to escape with their lives. Every actor gives a... Continue Reading →
I am aware that I have not posted any reviews or essays in the past few weeks. I have been drowning in an abundance of course work and research. I have a great backlog of various things I want to write about and I plan to start posting as soon as I can starting with... Continue Reading →
Deeply effective and unnerving, Robert Eggers's The Witch is a masterful cinematic creation that depicts the religious paranoia of a 16th century family. Oh, and there's a witch too.
By the title alone, it is evident that Aaaaaaaah! isn't your typical film experience. A second look at the names associated with this film (Steve Oram, Jullian Barratt, and Noel Fielding) only reaffirms your expectation for the bizarre and surreal. Aaaaaaaah! does not disappoint its expectations. It is hard to describe Aaaaaaaah!'s narrative other than "a new... Continue Reading →
M. Night Shymalan is back on form with his new masterpiece The Visit.
When you plan on watching American Ultra, it is required that you leave everything you have learned in film school, university, or through years of experience watching high quality cinema at home otherwise you will hate the film and this is not a film that should be hated. Watching Jesse Eisenberg portray his usual neurotic... Continue Reading →
Me and Earl and The Dying Girl is a heart-warming and charming film. It sees self-hating teenage filmmaker Greg (Thomas Mann) forced to befriend Rachel (Olivia Cooke) after she is diagnosed with leukaemia, however they quickly form a strong friendship and, along with his “co-worker” Earl (RJ Cyler), Greg is persuaded to create a short... Continue Reading →
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