When examining the history of fashion in film, audiences tend to gravitate towards elaborate Victorian style outfits of period piece cinema or the immaculate dresses worn by Hollywood’s Golden Age. We overlook the complexity and difficulty of pulling off contemporary costume design, mainly due to our familiarity with the styles of the time. By undermining the significance of these outfits, we fail to see how they drive character development, and if done correctly become more timeless and culturally relevant than any…

Ham, Ham, HAAAAAAM! For 40 years, Studio Ghibli has captivated the imaginations of viewers through immersive realism, offering compelling and effective stories that helped breathe life into animation. To quote Miyazaki:  

The best performances throughout the history of cinema aren’t grounded in standard craft or technique; rather they offer the audience a feeling of invention, connection, emotional depth, and overall relatable growth – regardless of whether the character is likeable or not. This attention to complexity creates some of the most iconic roles, ones that are career-defining and ultimately capture the zeitgeist.  

We sat down with the one and only Bill Allen, AKA Cru Jones from the classic 80s film, RAD. We talk about his experience working with Talia Shire and Lori Loughlin, how hard the stunt doubles went during the filming of RAD, that stunt people deserve major accolades for their work, his relationship with BMX biking after RAD'S release in 1986, and the theatrical premiere of A RAD DOCUMENTARY. Check it out!

Cinema – and the filmmakers that help shape it – has the power to change the landscape of contemporary culture. It sways audiences in different directions, exploring hard truths to provoke thought and inspire change. Legendary Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón is no stranger to this, examining themes of friendship, sexuality, and the disparities between social classes in his films. 

Clive Barker, David Cronenberg, John Carpenter, Sam Raimi, and Wes Craven are some of the legendary directors that defined one of the greatest decades for horror in cinema. This was a time that saw the rise of low-budget films, advancements in special effects, and a counterculture movement that permeated into, not just Hollywood, but the zeitgeist of America. 

We sat down with Chase Stokes and Sydney Taylor to discuss their new film, MARKED MEN: RULE + SHAW, in theatres January 22 & 23! Hear them talk about the group chat, tattoos, Nick Cassavetes, and more!