“The one and only thing not to forget: You. Are. One. You can’t escape from yourself.” This ominous mantra lingers throughout “The Substance,” the sophomore …

“Isn’t it wonderful?”  The anthology film. It is an almost lost art in the realm of cinema. While they are still being made, they aren’t …

“There is still time.” An intense helplessness and disassociation with one’s self. Struggles with one’s own identity and expression. The usage of the Mandela effect. …

Westward expansion. A period in American history that resulted in the horrific displacement of the Indigenous people, along with the emergence of frontier towns and …

“Popeye the Sailor probably said it best: ‘I am what I am.’ I’m not exceptional. I’m just… apart.”  Violence with no empathy. Vengeance with a …

“Are you having a good time?” The abuse of power. This is a disturbing issue that continues to be prevalent, with many men in the …

“Oh, there she is! The almost birthday girl!” This line of dialogue is featured in a genuinely unnerving sequence in a film that contains a …

“Once you start asking those questions, you can’t stop. So we don’t ask. We record so other people ask.” This quote, said to Jessie by …

Within the last decade, something interesting has emerged in the world of action cinema. This can be traced back to the release of Chad Stahelski’s …

“You’ll witness the invisible hand of God at work.” This quote, stated by Saeed, is featured in Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi’s most recent film, “Holy …