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Chasing the Gold: Cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom Sets (Another) Clever ‘Trap’ in 2024

It would appear that this is the year of Thai cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom! Having previously written a piece for Chasing the Gold on his stellar work in Challengers, it’s no secret he’s...

Movie Review: ‘Jackpot!’ is Unfunny and Predictable

Director: Paul FeigWriter: Rob YescombeStars: John Cena, Awkwafina, Simu Liu Synopsis: In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been newly established in California - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to...

Op-Ed: A Tribute to Adrian Lyne, the Director Who Makes Us Swoon

You don’t hear Adrian Lyne’s name being mentioned when it comes time for AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Or Honorary Oscars. Or in articles written by fans about how criminal it is that...

List: 90s Erotic Thrillers, Oh My!

Accept the titillating cheekiness; for these steamy, mature, and surprisingly high brow thrillers still deserve your time and attention. Bound   Art Deco designs, leather jackets, lingerie, and two cups of coffee that go both...

Interview: Warren Fischer, Director of ‘The Serena Variations’

Jaylan Salah, after reviewing The Serena Variations, sat down with director Warren Fischer. Jaylan Salah: What compelled you to write this story? Warren Fischer: The Serena Variations emerged from a personal exploration of the...

Movie Review: ‘Family Portrait’ is Timeless and Pure

Director: Lucy KerrWriters: Lucy Kerr, Rob Rice, Karlis BergsStars: Rachel Alig, Deragh Campbell, Katie Folger Synopsis: A sprawling family's futile attempts at capturing a family photo take a dreamlike turn when the matriarch...

The Raw Kind: Glauber Rocha And His Passions

Upon the Criterion release of Black God, White Devil, I was introduced to the center of Brazil’s “Cinema Novo,” or new cinema, their new wave of filmmaking. Where past Brazilian films were...

Chasing the Gold: Could ‘Kneecap’ or ‘The Devil’s Bath’ Shake Up the International Feature Film Race?

Who says August is too early to start submitting films – and thus campaigning – for Oscar contention? On Friday, both Austria and Ireland announced their country’s representatives in the International Feature...

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