A quick glance at the overall premise of Society of the Snow (Spanish: La sociedad de la nieve) may mislead you into thinking that this is a very conventional story of survival. However, as we have come to learn, J.A. Bayona does not make conventional films, so when he sought to tackle the story of…

Jonathan Glazer has always been something of an enigma when it comes to looking at his artistry – a director who has mastered the art of short-form filmmaking who moves into directing longer projects, but who takes considerable breaks between films, making him one of the more elusive directors of his generation. In nearly a…

It has been quite some time since Wim Wenders made a narrative feature film that lives up to the masterpieces he made earlier in his career. Before becoming more interested in non-fiction filmmaking, Wenders was one of the most prominent names in a new wave of German cinema that saw many creative individuals weaving together…

Much like satire and pornography, the literary works of David Mamet are difficult to describe or define but are immediately recognizable when you see them. As one of America’s most beloved and intriguing playwrights, Mamet is responsible for several iconic and vitally important works of 20th-century theatre, each one of them a complex, engaging and…

When you are arguably the greatest director of all time (or at least occupy a firm position in the pantheon of masterful filmmakers with reputations that are beyond unimpeachable), you can afford to be criticized without it seeming like an attack against their legacy. Few filmmakers are more secure in being considered amongst the most…

We know the brand and its prestige, but not many of us are aware of the storied history of Ferrari, particularly its origins and the various challenges it faced over the years. Enzo Ferrari is an enigmatic figure in the world of engineering – some view him as a revolutionary who pioneered a new style…

There are some athletes that don’t even require someone to follow their specific sport for them to be historically resonant – in the case of Kevin Von Erich, it wasn’t just sport, but his entire existence that has drawn considerable notoriety. Hailing from a family of wrestlers who were pushed beyond their limits by their…

Over time, the deeper you venture into classical cinema, the more you realize how many surprisingly great gems are hidden beneath layers of obscurity, which shows the rich and fascinating history of Hollywood. There is nothing quite like discovering an obscure masterpiece since it shows that some of the best films are hidden in plain…

This past year, we celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of The Spirit of the Beehive, a film that has withstood the test of time and become a cultural cornerstone for much of Spanish-language cinema, which was introduced to many viewers through this remarkable piece of filmmaking. Whether or not it was intended to mark half a…

The 1970s are widely considered the era in which American cinema underwent its biggest shift in identity, both stylistically and thematically. The industry had always sought out ways to develop itself, but it was during this era, which we know as usually being grouped under the umbrella phase of New Hollywood, that most of these…