In Search of Darkness ★★★
In Search of Darkness, a documentary on 80’s horror movies, was made by fans for fans. Crowdfunded on Indiegogo, InContinue Reading
Author: Eugene Kang
The Crisis of Faith in The Wailing
The Wailing begins with a quote from Luke 24 in which Jesus appears before his disciples after he has risenContinue Reading
Isolation Induced by Trauma in 301/302
301, 302 is at its core a story about two ships passing in the night – or perhaps two shipsContinue Reading
(The Influence of) The Spiral Staircase Never Ends
The opening scene of The Spiral Staircase immediately establishes the duality between appearance and interiority that will persist throughout thisContinue Reading
The Foundations of Modern Horror in The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera has been a long-standing institution of culture, paid homage to constantly and parodied just asContinue Reading
Bare Knuckle Brawler ★★
Bare Knuckle Brawler, the third feature film from New York-based director Joe Gawalis, focuses on Steve Calderon (Pete Passaro), aContinue Reading
Ms. Purple ★★★
Los Angeles has been the setting of many films, but so often, the city has served merely as a backdrop.Continue Reading
Blinded by the Light ★★★½
The personal impact of art is an experience most people have felt dramatically as teenagers. Often, the first exposure toContinue Reading
Tigers Are Not Afraid ★★★
Postmodern takes on classic fairy tales have become quite a fad during the last two decades of cinema, and itContinue Reading
Drive Me Home ★★★
The road trip movie seems to be a staple in the indie film world, and it is easy to understandContinue Reading
