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Raffaele Viviani, Divismo, and the Cinematic Construction of Italian Identity
While Viviani is often forgotten by many, his work serves as a lens into an Italy of the time. An Italy that was built on a violent mythologized past, one that led the way to fascism.
Damiano Carretta
5 days ago17 min read


Louis Theroux Points the Camera — and Israel's Settlers Tell on Themselves
“Deceptive” is sort of the operative word when it comes to Theroux — the question of how much of his bemused, questioning affect is legitimate, and how much of it is him playing up for the camera. This is what makes Theroux the perfect documentarian for a topic like this — his straightforwardness in approaching a subject cuts through the mire and arrives at a crystal clear center.
Sam Stashower
May 119 min read


Snow White and the Blame Game
On March 21, 2025, Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White was released in theaters. Beset by controversy and bad press, the film ended up having an expectedly tepid performance at the box office. But according to Disney executives, the source of all the film’s woes could be placed at the feet of one person and one person only: Rachel Zegler, who tweeted her support for Palestine.
Sam Stashower
Apr 269 min read


Emilia Pérez: The Anatomy of an ‘Oscars Villain’
In contemporary film discourse, few films have stirred as much controversy and debate as Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez.
Pandora Editorial Staff
Feb 278 min read


Defying Expectations & Gravity: A Wicked Review
Wicked arrives on the big screen with lofty expectations based on its legendary Broadway legacy and tumultuous production journey.
Pandora Editorial Staff
Feb 176 min read


The Real Housewives of St. Peter's: A Conclave Review
Edward Berger’s Conclave isn’t your typical Vatican drama. The film is about power, who has it and who wants it.
Anish Paranjape
Feb 75 min read


Portraits of Unbecoming: An Anora Review
In the neon-steeped underbelly of New York City, Sean Baker's Anora erupts onto the screen like a fever dream. (An Anora Review)
Anish Paranjape
Jan 205 min read


The Enshittification of Superhero Movies
Following the success of Warner Bros.' critically acclaimed and box office hit Joker, the much-anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux was ex
Yash Manuja
Dec 21, 20245 min read


Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance is Flawed, Yet Grotesquely Poignant
The Substance, a stark and chilling exploration of popular culture’s obsession with youth, beauty, and innocence.
Anish Paranjape
Dec 11, 20244 min read


How Govind Nihalani Turned the Telephone into a Cinematic Symbol of Oppression
The telephone rings obnoxiously through the hallways, the shrill sound piercing through the screen, demanding attention. Govind Nihalani’s
Aarushi Arathi Sridhar
Nov 19, 20245 min read


Rolling Credits: Inside the World of Film Festivals
Festivals serve as platforms to highlight and celebrate the best films of the year and as crucial catalysts in the evolution of cinema.
Anish Paranjape
Sep 20, 202418 min read


Director Spotlight: Denis Villeneuve
Quebec born French-Canadian, Denis Villeneuve became fascinated with cinema as a child and made several short films throughout high school.
Anish Paranjape
Mar 14, 202314 min read

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