My Woody Allen Problem (Published 2018)
Even if he wanted to, he can’t unwatch his movies, our critic writes. The relationship between filmmaker and viewer is as complicated as the one between art and artist.
“Andor” shows how exploitation leads to the Dark Side, from bureaucratic drudgery to prison labor
The latest episodes see our hero play out the real world reality of prison slave labor in service of the Empire
From "Star Wars" to our wars: What the Force has in common with "Thank you for your service"
Who Killed the KLF? review – Chris Atkins’ entertaining guide to true pop mavericks
Documentary-maker Chris Atkins tells the strange story of gigantic chart hits and guerrilla pranking of the art world
There's no hiding from it: The politics of "Andor" look a lot like the type troubling our world
The latest "Star Wars" series presents a Force-absent world collapsing under corporate-fueled autocracy
'Star Wars' was always political. 'Andor' made it must-see TV
‘Star Wars: Andor’ Gets Political - The Atlantic
The Importance of 'Godzilla' Cannot Be Overstated
Godzilla is known throughout the world as the Hulk Hogan of monster wrestling, but the original film that started it all is a deep allegory, taking its inspiration from a dark place in world history.
Die Debatte um die Serie Squid Game
The Enduring Feminist Vision of The Silence of the Lambs
Madison Brek explores the feminist themes of The Silence of the Lambs and why Clarice Starling is one of the most important female characters of all-time.
How 'The Thing' is Perfectly Designed to Scare You
One video essay explores how the John Carpenter classic uses your own brain against you to effectively terrify you