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Michael: Is the Biopic Done Right?

I took my two oldest sons to watch the new Michael Jackson movie, Michael, on May 13th. My oldest son is 17 and my second…
Reginald Titus Jr. • May 14, 2026
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Darnell Martin’s Cadillac Records: More Than a Musical Rivalry

The shadow of commercial comparison can obscure true cinematic intent. Darnell Martin’s “Cadillac Records” entered a marketplace already saturated by the blockbuster success of “Dreamgirls,”…
Professor • April 24, 2026
Film

Monster: Patty Jenkins on Living with the Scars of Indie Film

It demands a director of specific intent to plumb the depths of human darkness without succumbing to sensationalism or sentimentality. Patty Jenkins, with her 2003…
Professor •
Film

Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City: A Guide to Rebel Filmmaking

Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s Sin City arrived in 2005, irrevocably altering the early 21st-century cinematic landscape. It wasn’t merely a film leveraging digital effects;…
Professor • April 11, 2026
Film

Lady Bird’s Authenticity: Gerwig’s Mumblecore Heart on Film

A film debut, especially one that garners Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay, typically announces a new voice. Yet, with Greta Gerwig’s…
Professor •
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How Rian Johnson’s Craft Serves Character & Narrative in Looper

The screen flickers, a bullet flies, and the future is irrevocably altered. A lesser film might hinge entirely on the mechanics of its temporal paradox,…
Professor •
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Zodiac: David Fincher’s Obsessive Pursuit of Filmic Perfection

The pursuit of truth, especially in the shadow of relentless violence, can be a thankless endeavor, often culminating not in triumphant resolution but in lingering…
Professor • April 5, 2026
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Deconstructing Edgar Wright’s Scott Pilgrim: Comic Book Aesthetics

The sudden, electric jolt of pink cutting through Scott Pilgrim’s muted world is more than just Ramona Flowers making an entrance; it is a declaration…
Professor • April 2, 2026
Film

Get Out: Jordan Peele’s Smart Horror and Cultural Impact

The chilling glint of a silver spoon tapping a teacup, the hypnotic whir of its stirring, and the abyss it draws Chris Washington into form…
Professor •
Film

The Brutal Aesthetics of Martin Scorsese’s Casino

The critical reception of Martin Scorsese’s *Casino* upon its release highlighted a fascinating duality. While Siskel critiqued the film as a rehash of Scorsese’s established…
Professor • April 1, 2026
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