Film School Rejects

09/08/2022

Here's a video essay that looks at the Mothra trilogy of kaiju films and how the series learned with its own mistakes.

09/07/2022

Olivia Wilde's second feature showcases intriguing performances from Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. Lex Briscuso reviews Don't Worry Darling.

09/07/2022

Here's a video essay that makes a case for finding the Gen Z equivalent of Richard Linklater to make some slacker movies.

09/07/2022

The new American Gi**lo stars Jon Bernthal and reimagines Paul Schrader’s classic as a seedy neo-noir with a fresh approach to s*x and agency.

09/06/2022

From its debut at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, Lex Briscuso reviews Todd Field's latest psychological drama, Tár.

09/06/2022

Luca Guadagnino’s 10th feature challenges its audience with flawed leads and visceral imagery. And it works. Lex Briscuso reviews from Venice.

09/06/2022

We interview the Ebo Sisters about Honk for Jesus Save Your Soul, and discuss how their unique collaboration satisfied a creative dream.

09/06/2022

A squad of Russian soldiers tasked with transporting Hitler's remains finds resistance along the way in Burial.

09/06/2022

Looking for what's new on Hulu for September 2022? We got you covered with our picks for the best of what's new including what's old!

09/06/2022

A three-hour panic attack set in a German U-Boat, here's the true story behind how they created the submarine for 1981's 'Das Boot'.

09/06/2022

Here's our monthly rundown of all the horror flicks dropping and departing from your favorite streaming services in September 2022.

09/06/2022

Here's a video essay about climate fiction (a.k.a. cli-fi), a branch of movies interested climate change, human futures, and catastrophe.

09/06/2022

From Venice, Lex Briscuso reviews The Whale, Darren Aronofsky's new film starring Brendan Fraser, about the life of a morbidly obese man.

08/31/2022

Paul Newman directed his wife Joanne Woodward in her most difficult role, but why has it been overlooked in their careers? Emily Kubincanek investigates.

Paul Newman directed his wife Joanne Woodward in her most difficult role, but why has it been overlooked in their careers?

08/28/2022

We chat with RZA about his favorite kung fu movies and why the new Alamo Drafthouse on Staten Island means so much to him.