‘Millenium Mambo’ and the Four Elements of Mise-en-Scène
“Hou’s mise-en-scène in ‘Millenium Mambo’ is the mark of a true auteur.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘The Snow Girl’
‘The Snow Girl’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in the Netflix series.
IFFR Review: Don Palathara’s ‘Family’
“Palathara once again proves that his voice is clearly one to be reckoned with.”
Book Review: Chris Palmer’s ‘The Fresh Prince Project: How the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Remixed America’
“Older readers will appreciate Palmer’s deep dive into the history of Black television sitcoms, while younger folks just might find the most value in the author’s cultural breakdowns.”
Review: Beth de Araújo’s Gripping ‘Soft & Quiet’
“The combination of real time chronology with the nauseating escalation toward violence makes ‘Soft & Quiet’ as powerful as it is difficult to watch.”
Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘You People’
‘You People’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Kenya Barris’ 2023 Netflix movie.
Soundtracks of Television: ‘Poker Face’
‘Poker Face’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Rian Johnson’s Peacock series.
Soundtracks of Television: ‘Shrinking’
‘Shrinking’ Soundtrack: A Vague Visages guide for every song in Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel’s Apple TV+ series.
An Interview with ‘Niharika (In the Mist)’ Filmmaker Indrasis Acharya
‘Niharika’ Interview: Dipankar Sarkar discusses the 2022 movie with filmmaker Indrasis Acharya.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘You People’
‘You People’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Kenya Barris’ 2023 Netflix movie.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Shrinking’
‘Shrinking’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Brett Goldstein, Bill Lawrence and Jason Segel’s Apple TV+ series.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Poker Face’
‘Poker Face’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Rian Johnson’s Peacock series.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘To Leslie’
‘To Leslie’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Michael Morris’ 2022 movie.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Narvik’
‘Narvik’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Erik Skjoldbjærg’s 2022 movie.
The Howling Winds of Reykjavík: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson’s ‘Beautiful Beings’
“Guðmundsson’s attention to detail in ‘Beautiful Beings,’ both with the direction and script, suggests that he will become one of Iceland’s most exciting filmmakers.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘That 90s Show’
‘That 90s Show’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in the Netflix series.
‘Corsage’: Marie Kreutzer and Vicky Krieps Revise History
“It becomes evident that the director’s preoccupation with Elisabeth ‘coming apart’ at the age of 40 is the key component of ‘Corsage’ that transcends time to become a commentary on any era.”
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Dog Gone’
‘Dog Gone’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Stephen Herek’s 2023 Netflix movie.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Jung_E’
‘Jung_E’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Sang-ho Yeon’s 2023 Netflix movie.
Know the Cast & Characters: ‘Truth Be Told’
‘Truth Be Told’ Cast: A Vague Visages guide for every actor and character in Nichelle Tramble Spellman’s Apple TV+ series.