Krzysztof Kieślowski’s ‘Dekalog’: Putting Faith in the Everyday
Jeremy Carr on Krzysztof Kieślowski’s ‘Dekalog’
The Importance of Babak Anvari’s ‘Under the Shadow’
“Anvari proves himself capable of creating a film with style, substance and importance.”
Of Love and Other Demons: ‘Christine’ (John Carpenter, 1983)
“In many ways, ‘Christine’ reflects a skepticism of the ‘I take what I want, when I want it’ system that emerges when consumerism becomes the dominant ideological force of society.”
Why Criticism: Defining New Cinema at FNC 2016
“In search of new worlds and experiences, this year’s FNC has been a journey from the physical world to the metaphysical.”
Two Drink Minimum: Christopher Guest’s ‘Mascots’
“Jamming its artistic support into the final few moments, ‘Mascots’ just checks off boxes.”
Neaux Reel Idea: Randy Mack’s ‘Laundry Day’
Neaux Reel Idea is a Vague Visages column by Bill Arceneaux, in which he explores the cinema of his native New Orleans.
Of Love and Other Demons: ‘Prince of Darkness’ (John Carpenter, 1987)
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
Why Criticism: The Tale of the Festival Film
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
Of Love and Other Demons: ‘In the Mouth of Madness’ (John Carpenter, 1994)
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
Why Criticism: Writing About What You Don’t Know
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith