MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: A Case of Mistaken Franchise Identity
In his latest essay, Oliver Swift peeks under the bonnet of the Mission Impossible series and checks what makes it tick.
Sofia Coppola: Alone in the Lift
In his latest essay, Jakub Flasz takes a close look at the thematic symmetry in Sofia Coppola’s filmography.
Following The Awards Season 2020: Gotham Award Nominations
Full breakdown of the 2020 Gotham Award Nominations
Women X – A Look at Digital Festivals and Accessibility
Big film festivals should be looking towards Women X and the Rianne Pictures team as the blueprint for running a digital festival.
FRIDAY THE 13TH: Still Haunting Four Decades On
To conclude CLAPPER’s Halloween feature series, Oliver Swift pays due homage to Friday The 13th and its haunting score on the 40th anniversary of its release
LAKE MUNGO: Traditional Ghost Story or Exploration of Grief?
To celebrate the Halloween season, Kyle Gaffney takes an analytical look at Lake Mungo as an allegory for the grieving process.
THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI: A Century Of Influence, With A Twist
To celebrate Halloween, Jakub Flasz in his essay examines the lasting legacy left by the 1920 classic The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari
CHILD’S PLAY: Persistent Hitchcockian Effectiveness
To celebrate the Halloween season, Jakub Flasz in his latest essay delves into the mechanics of suspense in Child’s Play and examines its Hitchcockian roots.
JAWS THE REVENGE: A Cult-less Classic?
On the occasion of the Halloween season, Jakub Flasz ponders if JAWS: THE REVENGE is a classic or just a terrible film.
Following The Awards Season 2020: Early Festival Contenders
In his latest piece, Carson Timar takes a look at buzziest titles coming out of festivals and their chances at the oscars
Meshing Structure, Spectacle and Drama - A Polyrhythmic Recipe for Christopher Nolan's Cinema
In his latest essay, Jakub Flasz sets his sights on the filmmaking prowess of cinematic auteur Christopher Nolan and investigates the recipe that surrounds the filmmakers filmography
DO THE RIGHT THING: Spike Lee’s subverted coming-of-age tale
Finishing our SPIKE LEE RETROSPECTIVE in support of BLM, Charlie Batista pens his essay on DO THE RIGHT THING and takes a look at the Spike Lee’s magnum-opus as a unique coming of age tale
Are Charlie Kaufman and Christopher Nolan the same person?
Jakub Flasz investigates and compares the filmmaking techniques and quality of cinematic auteurs Christopher Nolan and Charlie Kaufman. Are they really two sides of the same coin?
LA BELLE NOISEUSE: Painting Through the Art of Cinema
In his first essay, Oliver Swift explores the seduction and beauty found in Jacques Rivette’s LA BELLE NOISEUSE
The Haunting Pain of Casual Representation of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE
In his latest essay, Carson Timar investigates casual representation present in critically acclaimed features CALL ME BY YOUR NAME and PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE
Psychological Realism in Paul Thomas Anderson's INHERENT VICE
In his latest essay, Rory Marsh takes a look at the psychological realism in Paul Thomas Anderson's INHERENT VICE
The Ideologies of FIGHT CLUB and CITY OF GOD
In his latest essay, Rory Marsh investigates and compares the ideologies presented in FIGHT CLUB and CITY OF GOD
ANNIHILATION: The Five Stages of Invasion
In his latest essay, Rory Marsh takes a look at the five stages of invasion present in Alex Garland’s dense and hypnotic science-fiction feature ANNIHILATION
The Effects of Stigmatization and Stereotypes in the American Film Industry: THE ACADEMY + CONSUMERS
In his latest essay, Diego Andaluz investigates both The Academy Awards and the Consumer regarding Effects of Stigmatization and Stereotypes in the American Film Industry - PART TWO
The Effects of Stigmatization and Stereotypes in the American Film Industry: PORTRAYAL + CASTING
In his latest essay, Diego Andaluz investigates both Portrayal and Casting regarding Effects of Stigmatization and Stereotypes in the American Film Industry - PART ONE