The internet has birthed a lot of bizarre trends, and "meme culture" might be its biggest one yet. From the term first being coined in 1976 to Bernie Sanders, it's been a wild ride. Read More
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Pixar has turned itself into a household name, racking up countless awards and universal praise. So what's the secret to their timeless storytelling? Read More
Tyler Taormina's debut feature, 'Ham on Rye', is a coming-of-age spectacle reminiscent of Richard Linklater’s 'Dazed and Confused' and Sofia Coppola’s 'The Virgin Suicides.' Read More
Hollywood is a tough industry to break into but it is certainly not impossible. Let’s take an in-depth look into screenwriting contests and how they could help get one’s foot in the door. Read More
'The Undoing' has managed to capture the zeitgeist, and the curiosity and intrigue compelled me to get to the bottom of the hype and why its finale led to mixed reviews from audiences worldwide. Read More
'Piece of Me', the directorial debut of Bruna Cabral, has been taking the festival circuit by storm by capturing the struggles and challenges of Alzheimer's and the people it affects. Read More
Disney is a well-oiled machine of highly imaginative and talented creatives, but why is it that for the past decade, the studio is investing millions of dollars into simply remaking our beloved animated classics into live-action films? Read More
South Korea has a proven track record of pioneering the latest trends, and Mukbang is the latest viral craze to have taken off by tapping into our universal love of food and playing to our more gluttonous tendencies. Read More
In the era of subscription services, we are given unlimited access to a massive library of content, yet we still find ourselves defaulting back to the same ones over and over again. Well, there's actually a science behind this behavior. Read More
We got a front-row seat to an exclusive interview with Director Brian Welsh and Executive Producer Steven Soderbergh, as they talk about their latest film, 'Beats,' give tips to young aspiring filmmakers, share their thoughts on the future of the indie cinema, and more. Read More
While there are no two ways of coping during difficult times, we could learn a thing or two from artists who thrived in solitude and fortuitously produced their magnum opuses. Read More
I couldn't help but notice the latest craze for Netflix's 'Crash Landing on You', and as someone who has never developed an interest in K-dramas, I was eager to find out how and why this Korean wave of culture has stolen hearts. Read More
'Lumpkin, GA', is an important short documentary that sheds light on challenging social issues relating to immigration policies, human rights, and the American dream. Read More
Rising filmmaker, Tyler Taormina, took time to speak with us about the experiences of directing his first feature film, 'Ham on Rye.' Read More
Joan Wai, the director of the Academy's Nicholl Fellowships sat down with us to answer questions and give advice about screenwriting, competitions, and breaking into the film industry. Read More
From Hallmark to Netflix, let’s take a walk through the history of holiday flicks, its huge commercial appeal, and the psychology as to why we crave these stories time and again. Read More
Netflix recently released a 12-min short film that needed no words to bring the world to tears. An animated silent film that brings to light a critical and sensitive matter that has paralyzed America. Read More
We sat down with Brazilian filmmaker, Bruna Cabral, to discuss her journey from being a law school graduate to working in independent film and the process of bringing a sensitive topic like Alzheimer's to film in her award-winning short, 'Piece of Me.' Read More
At its' core, 'Emily in Paris' is a superficial representation of Gen Xers that is so far-fetched from the reality they’re living in that it rightfully earns the contempt it's been receiving from critics and viewers alike. Read More
'Nomad' couldn’t have come at a better time as it allows us to escape reality for a while and travel to these uncharted territories, as Herzog retraces the footprints paved by his long-time friend and travel writer Bruce Chatwin. Read More
Since this pandemic is far from over, we should keep striving to find innovative ways to keep art alive and the visionaries behind 'Homemade' have paved the way for artists who are looking to get back into the creative hustle and bustle. Read More
As a proud ‘90s kid, 'Beats' took me back to the glorious days of EDM when attending rave parties and festivals was a rite of passage to adulthood. Read More
The study of film and its effect on human development has been a hotly debated and ever-growing field over the years, but it was Arthur P. Shimamra who coined the term "psychocinematics" to examine the way films affect our mental processes. Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the entertainment industry in particular - from canceled festivals, to empty theaters, to indefinite delays that have cost the industry billions and counting. But, there could be a silver lining for some... Read More