Category: Of Our Time

Of Our Time is an ongoing column that delves into the films and filmmakers of today. It acts as a companion to The Cuckoo Clock, a column that explores cinema of the past.

by Cineccentric Critics November 7, 2019 0

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Eat the Rich: A Conversation on Parasite’s Class Conflict

The Arclight Hollywood Parasite Screenings with Q&A with Director Bong Joon-ho, actor Song Kang-ho, and actress Park So-dam. Parasite isContinue Reading

by Matt Schlee August 11, 2018 0

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Revolution on the Silver Screen

“I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness, starving hysterical naked, dragging themselves through the negro streetsContinue Reading

by Kevin Jones July 31, 2018 0

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David Cronenberg and the Political Underground

When one watches a film from director David Cronenberg, it is always a unique experience. A true auteur, Cronenberg’s stampContinue Reading

by Ben McDonald June 22, 2018 1

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Hereditary, and the Independent Horror Renaissance

“You know what Freud says about the nature of horror? He says it’s when the home becomes unhomelike. Unheimlich.” –Continue Reading

by Kevin Jones February 28, 2018 0

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The Role of Nostalgia in the Films of Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes is a director who wears his cinematic influences on his sleeves. From his very first full-length film, Poison (1991),Continue Reading