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Sound of Metal (2019). Reviewed by Mackenzie McCarron
Some people compare it to being on an island among foreigners. Others say it’s similar to sticking your head in a goldfish bowl. But the reality of what I can and cannot hear is a lot more complicated than anyone … Continue reading
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Aidan O’Malley, Author of FM 15.2 (2024) Article “‘Bro, You Just Filmed Cringe!’: Cringe Cinema and So-Bad-It’s-Good in the Internet Age”
Film Matters: Please tell us about your article that is being published in Film Matters. Aidan O’Malley: My article explores the rise of “cringe culture” on the internet and applies the ironic viewing practices of movies considered “so bad, they’re … Continue reading
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The Code (2024). Reviewed by K. A. Vale
“Sometimes a movie isn’t what you think. It can offer a different perspective or solution to a crisis . . . so long as you can crack THE CODE.” Eugene Kotlyarenko opens his 2024 film, The Code, with this quote, … Continue reading
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010): Characters’ Loneliness Through Physical Spaces. By Costanza Chirdo
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), directed by David Yates, is one of the most underrated films within the franchise. The reasons are multiple, and most are direct consequences of the undeniable limits of adaptation. Harry Potter … Continue reading
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The Stunning Subtlety of Mano Khalil’s Neighbours (2021). Reviewed by Lena Streitwieser
I had the privilege of attending the New York Kurdish Film Festival this month for the New York City premiere of Kurdish-Swiss director Mano Khalil’s 2021 film, Neighbours. As I walked into the Angelika Film Center in the East Village, … Continue reading
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Rowdy Friends (2024). Reviewed by Kathryn Fulp
Rowdy Friends, the new feature-length film directed by Jacob Hatley, is not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, and it likes it that way. Rough around the edges but full of exuberance, this film throws fiction and truth into … Continue reading
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Film Matters 15.2 (2024) TOC
New year, new Film Matters! Our latest issue is 15.2 (2024), which includes the following features peer reviewed by Chapman University: These features peer reviewed by the University of North Carolina Wilmington: A robust featurettes section, courtesy of Chapman: These … Continue reading
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The 2024 Film Matters Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship Honorees
The Masoud Yazdani Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Film Scholarship hit an important milestone in 2024, marking ten years of celebrating the impactful work of undergraduate scholars. In this anniversary year, Film Matters is particularly pleased to announce the winner, … Continue reading
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Parallel Memory, Class Commentary, and Queer Desire in Duino (2024). By Lexi Collinsworth
Watching Duino (2024) felt like stepping into a mirror and seeing parts of myself I hadn’t recognized before. The quiet tenderness of its storytelling, the rawness of its emotional hidden layer, hit close to home in a way I didn’t … Continue reading
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From Page to Stage: The Story Behind the Curtain. Review by Estefania Rosas De La Maza
Blockbuster films, such as the Harry Potter (2001-2011) franchise, The Iron Giant (1999), and The Shawshank Redemption (1994), have left an indelible mark on society, with their distinct storytelling and memorable characters becoming household, if not global, cultural references. Though … Continue reading
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