Free from Authoritarian Force: Radical Children’s Film and Television

A Book Review Essay by André Seewood. Unique and vital contribution to children’s screen studies….” Children’s Screen Studies is a discipline that is growing exponentially every day. As scholars all over the globe turn their attention to the child on screen and the media created for children it becomes increasingly clear […]

The Secret History: Introduction to Hollywood Haunts the World

By Robert Guffey. When one is most concerned with telling an entertaining story rather than fashioning a persuasive speech or an opaque legal document that will resist the scrutiny of a battery of attorneys, one tends to relax and let one’s guard down. And the truth, often by accident, will […]

The Soul Through a Series of Trials: Bruno Dumont’s Hadewijch (2009)

By Jackson Diianni. A landmark of Dumont’s career, and one of modern history’s most incredible films.” Bruno Dumont’s Hadewijch, released 16 years ago, was, until recently, unavailable to stream in the U.S., but has now become available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and several other services, where it can hopefully […]

Paint It Black – Darkness Visible: The Cinema of Jonathan Glazer

A Book Review by Thomas M. Puhr. Much more than an overview of a filmography; it’s a thoughtful, at-times poetic consideration of how one of today’s most formally daring auteurs grapples with the darkest corners of the human condition….” Seeing Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin on the big screen remains […]

“Snapshots” and “Spotlights”: Selections from the 61st Chicago International Film Festival

By Jonathan Monovich. On selections from the Snapshots (works showcasing the diversity of contemporary global cinema), Spotlight (award-winners and critical favorites), and New Directors Competition (U.S. premieres from emerging talents and new voices in international cinema)…. This year marked the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, featuring appearances by some of […]