by Justin BertoleroMichael Haneke’s 1997 horror-thriller, Funny Games, focuses its lens on the spectatorship of violence and its role in our culture, all the while sadistically throwing it back into the viewer’s face with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. After viewing the film, one may find themselves wondering just how much violence has saturated our movies and … Continue reading
Unlike some parents, my mother and father were never very concerned about their kids seeing R-rated movies. Besides giving me a form of cultural seniority among my elementary school peers, watching R-rated movies also gave me some interesting film-watching experiences and kick-started my journey of exploring the art of cinema. My family is all about … Continue reading
by Justin Bertolero The Man Who Fell To Earth (Roeg, 1976) By 1976, David Bowie had become a bona fide musical superstar, particularly in his home country of England. Hot on the heels of his hit albums Diamond Dogs and Young Americans, Bowie wanted to try his hand at a film career. For his first … Continue reading
by Justin Bertolero From the October 2015 IssueEveryone loves going to the movies. Some people have strange rituals when it comes time to take a seat at their local cinema, but there is one thing that many agree on: you can’t miss the previews. This classic staple of the big screen is an often overlooked … Continue reading
by Justin Bertolero From the December 2015 IssueSteven Spielberg is easily one of the most recognizable names in modern cinema, having churned out hit movies since his breakthrough blockbuster, Jaws in 1975. Prior to this massive hit, Spielberg was hired by ABC to direct a TV movie based on a Richard Matheson short story. After … Continue reading
Just as with comedy, the effect of horror is unique for every movie-goer. The same image that makes you yawn might very well have traumatized your friend for life. From masked slashers and hulking monsters to pale ghouls and the exaggerated surreality of a troubled mind, almost everyone seems to have that one thing that … Continue reading
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