The art of ambiguity exhibited in The Resemblance
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… The Resemblance, a short film directed by Derek Nguyen, explores loss and turbulent family dynamics over a span of fifteen minutes. David and Lan’s son, Daniel, took…
Leviticus: A powerful narrative shaped by romance and horror
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Leviticus, directed by Adrian Chiarella and released in 2026, follows two Australian teenage boys whose secret relationship is upended when a religious ritual summons a violent entity…
Genre work, cinematography, and playing with fire in Ariana Grande’s “hate that i made you love me” music video
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Ariana Grande’s music video for her hit, “hate that i made you love me” has received a lot of attention. Starring herself alongside Justin Long and directed…
Together reveals grim realities of co-dependency through dark comedy and slow burn body horror
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Together, directed by Michael Shanks, is a film that combines body horror, romance, and humor to create a commentary on relationships. The story follows Tim and Millie,…
Exploring themes, characters, and visual representations in The Three Men You Meet at Night
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Written and directed by Beck Kitsis, The Three Men You Meet at Night follows a young woman whose walk home in the dark quickly evolves into a…
What Companion says about toxicity, autonomy, and the misuse of modern technology
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Directed by Drew Hancock, Companion is a modern genre-bending science fiction film about an artificial intelligence robot being misused and gaining autonomy, resulting in violent consequences. The…
Elements of His & Hers that reveal intentions, motivations, and tribulations
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously…) His & Hers, directed by William Oldroyd, is a murder mystery where an estranged husband and wife investigate the crime, except they are both personally involved with…
Notable imagery, allegories, and structural elements in Weapons
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger, has been widely talked about upon its release in August 2025. The horror mystery, following a non-linear narrative structure similar to the…
Moments that foreshadow the shockingly devastating ending of We Were Liars
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously…) Released in late June of 2025, We Were Liars, directed by Nzingha Stewart and Erica Dunton, is a television thriller series adapted from the novel of the…
Juror #2 opens a conversation on the meaning of justice in the context of America’s court system
SPOILERS AHEAD (obviously)… Juror #2, directed by Clint Eastwood, is a legal drama that explores themes of morality and justice. The film follows Justin Kemp, husband, soon-to-be father, and recovering…