Tag: film theory
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Voices Unheard: A Watchlist Spotlighting Underrepresented Narratives in Film
In this curated watchlist, I unveil a collection that delves into untold human experiences, spotlighting films that resonate deeply with the human spirit and challenge mainstream narratives. Join me in exploring these poignant stories, each a beacon of resilience, identity, and uncharted emotion.
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Review and Analysis of Jenn Wexler’s ‘The Sacrifice Game’ (2023)
In my analysis of ‘The Sacrifice Game’ (2023), I delve into its unique fusion of horror with feminist philosophy, set in the haunting Blackvale Catholic School. It’s a thought-provoking cinematic journey beyond typical horror, blending deep philosophical reflections with visceral suspense.
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mother! (2017): Jungian Analysis
Discover the mesmerizing world of Darren Aronofsky’s ‘mother!’ through a Jungian analysis. Dive into the depths of this cinematic nightmare that will leave you perplexed yet craving for answers. Unveil its true meaning now.
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Screening the 1929 Igbo Women’s War
In this article, I look at the 1929 Igbo Women’s War on screen, and explore a temporally diverse route through the films and ideas that lie within.
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‘The Princess Switch’ Analysis: The Netflix Christmas Metaverse, or How Vanessa Hudgens Became a Cyborg
Embrace the enchanting chaos of Christmas as I unveil the ‘The Princess Switch’ analysis, revealing the hidden layers of consumerist abundance and societal contradictions in the most wonderful time of the year.
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‘The Sky Is Everywhere’ (2022): Ointment For My Broken Heart (Personal Review)
This is not going to be an ordinary film review. The purpose of this website is to disrupt the assumption of mainstream film criticism, which presupposes that a film can be “good” or “bad”. Instead, the aim is to focus on – to paraphrase Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari’s remark about bodies – what a…
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MURINA: THE LIQUID WORLD OF DESIRE BEYOND THE HUMAN
In front of our eyes unravels a blue, flickering surface in perpetual movement, highlighted by tranquil yet eerie music. We stand still but the surface moves gently in ebbs and flows, unfolding an array of different shades of blue, from bright to almost completely black. As the image persists we begin to grasp that we…
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Playground Review: Like a Rock in the Shoe
Several primary school students sit in a row in a swimming pool, waiting for their turn to jump into the water. The camera, and thus the spectator, is positioned at eye level and we can hear the ambient sound of the pool with children excitedly screaming and giggling. But our focus is directed towards a…
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‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let the Image Possess You
Scott Derrickson, a master of horror, seamlessly melds supernatural elements with reality in ‘The Black Phone,’ delivering a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.