They say imitation is the finest form of flattery – but when you outright piggyback off the success of another work of art in order to try and glean some of that acclaim, then there is a conversation to be had about the ethics of taking inspiration from other projects. Broadcast News is one of…

Before the cinema of Spain was revolutionized by the incredible Luis García Berlanga, who would go on to inspire the work of filmmakers like Robert Altman and Christopher Guest, there was Preston Sturges, a director of so many talents, but specifically the gift of being able to throw together a memorable ensemble that were equal…

It seems like every one of us has at some point in our life genuinely believed that, given the opportunity and resources, that we would save the world in some way – whether it be through solving world hunger or inciting peace between all nations, it seems to be an inextricable component of the human…

Hindsight is both a curse and a blessing, especially when it comes to the eventual critical reanalysis that every film will subsequently have at some point in its life, whether positive or negative. This is particularly relevant to the subject of today’s conversation, the Bob Saget- directed comedy Dirty Work, which was reviled as a…

One of the more peculiar trends that we see happening in film comes when we realize that there are certain instances where specific years tend to be particularly strong in terms of looking at a particular subject, which is rarely intentional. 1957 is likely the best year for media satires, solely due to the fact…

At some point, we have all heard “Georgy Girl” by The Seekers, which stands as one of the most cherished and distinctive songs of the period fondly known as the Swinging Sixties. The lyrics “Swinging down the street so fancy-free/nobody you meet could ever see the loneliness there inside you” perfectly encapsulates the carefree lives…

The most revolutionary decision John Waters ever made was to go mainstream. For most filmmakers, it would be ideal to make works that are embraced by the general public, but when it comes to Waters, it almost feels like an act of defiance. He was a filmmaker that made a career through being provocative, so…

There are few collaborations that brought on more masterful results than those between David Lean and Noël Coward, who worked together on a few films over the course of the 1940s, the esteemed playwright working as a scribe for the young filmmaker, and even serving as a co-director on his first film. We’ve previously spoken…

When you are dealing with someone who is widely considered not only one of the most widely celebrated actors and directors in the history of the film industry, but a cultural institution onto himself, an icon that is perhaps the most globally recognized icon in terms of cinema (outside of perhaps Marilyn Monroe), then it’s…

One of the more callous but unintentionally popular jokes that circulate when it comes to the subject of religion is something along the lines of “faith is when you speak to God, whereas schizophrenia is when God speaks back to you” – and in an era which is becoming increasingly more secular as the church…