The Safe Blasphemy of Conclave
Conclave fails to be as as subversive as it wants to be or as interesting as it could have been.
‘Manchester by the Sea’ and the Nature of Guilt
One film finally understands the reality of finding yourself guilty.
The Purpose and Power of ‘A Hidden Life’
A mediation on the story of Franz Jägerstätter, Terrence Malick's dramatization of his life, and the meaning and purpose of doing good in a world that may not notice.
Parenthood as the Ultimate Horror in ‘A Quiet Place’
A Quiet Place is a terrifying analogy for raising children.
‘Annihilation’ and the Impermanence of Self
An in-depth look at questions of identity and growth in Alex Garland’s Annihilation.
What’s in an Ending?
Most movies don’t actually fail solely because of how they end. Gerald’s Game is the exception.
No One Can Tell You What the Ending of ‘mother!’ Means
Explainer culture is ruining our curiosity for ambiguous art.