War is a subject that has always had a very peculiar relationship with art – it’s an experience that is both personal and sprawling, and which has constantly been viewed differently through the wide array of lenses and perspectives that have attempted to examine the conditions and circumstances surrounding armed conflict, whether looking at the…
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Circus Angel (1965)
We live in a world where having hope seems to be a luxury. Optimism is something that only those who are privileged enough to have a sunny disposition get to exercise, since everyone else is forced to live in a state of anxiety and despair. Yet, every now and then, a work of art comes…
The Royal Hotel (2023)
Her name may not be widely known, but you can be certain that eventually Kitty Green will break through as one of the essential filmmakers of her generation. Her bold debut, The Assistant proved to be quite popular amongst audiences aligned with contemporary independent cinema, and proved to be an exceptional starring vehicle for lead…
The Shout (1978)
There are many qualities about the work of Jerzy Skolimowski that capture our attention, but none of them is as notable as the fact that he seems impossible to pin down to a particular style, and over the course of a career that has lasted over half a century, he has seemingly evaded making the…
People We Meet on Vacation (2026)
The following is going to sound like an insult, but it is said with nothing but affection: when it comes to literature, there are very few groups more devoted to the craft than those who follow young adult and romance fiction, to the point where it can border on obsessed, in the best way possible….
The Girl from Petrovka (1974)
For a large portion of the 20th century, relations between the United States and Russia (particularly during the era of the Soviet Union) were beyond fraught, with their rivalry and determination to assert dominance as the most powerful global entity leading to a series of conflicts over the years. This was not only a fascinating…
Apex (2026)
We’ve all been in this situation – seated around a table at a dinner party, or in front of a blazing fire, where someone asks one question: what is the scariest animal? Some will mention vicious beasts like lions or sharks, others will try to be smart and say that the hippopotamus is unexpectedly dangerous,…
Roommates (2026)
The process of growing up can be brutal, since it requires us to learn hard lessons, most of which come when we have to face situations where discomfort is inevitable. One experience that many of us go through is that of making friends – while some may be naturally genial and popular, the process of…
How to Make a Killing (2026)
Crime doesn’t pay, but it certainly can make life a bit easier – this is a premise on which many fantastic works of art have built themselves, since the idea of looking into the mind of a criminal and understanding their motives (as unsettling as they may be) has become a common point of conversation…
Blue Collar (1978)
The creation of trade unions is either the best decisions or biggest travesty to ever happen to the free market, depending on who you ask – the workers who find themselves protected by these unions designed to uphold their rights and prevent exploitation find value in the process, whereas they can be a thorn in…
The Postmodern Pelican 