Female Rage meets “The Nice Guy”
by Denis Zhou Carey Mulligan in Promising Young Woman (2020) “A young woman, traumatised by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.”…
Film Journals #3 – Hollywood Makes Propaganda
Change my mind: Interstellar is a great space exploration film, but it is also a propaganda film for America. In this episode, we compare famous Hollywood films to propaganda films…
Film Journals #2 – When Bad Is Better
Tired of picture-perfect Hollywood? Why not try embracing imperfection instead! In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of Wabi Sabi — the Art of Appreciating Imperfection — and delve into…
Film Journals #1 – My Problem With Long Takes
Do long takes show a filmmaker’s mastery or are they merely gimmicks to gain critical acclaim? In this episode, we look at what makes a long take memorable, rather than…