Why Roma – Alfonso Cuarón’s latest masterpiece – deserves all of the awards

We all have our own reasons for watching a film, each as valid as the next. Some of us are just looking for a pure, escapist delight, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Others want to be emotionally rocked…

‘Roma’ is an unforgettable cinematic experience, but for now here’s the trailer

Before we go any further, let’s clear up some misconception. First off, despite the name Roma, this film does not take place in Italy. It takes place in Mexico during the 1970’s, so that foreign tongue you’re hearing is Spanish. This…

Children of Men: 10 Year Anniversary

Children of Men is the dystopic study of societal collapse, revolts, terrorism, class structure and urban decay with its only through-line being the chaos stringing them together. However, the emergence of a pregnant young woman, in a future where the…

Movie Review: Desierto

We have all heard the tales that happen at the border. Regardless of the skew of these stories, or if you think illegal immigrants are coming to take your jobs, the lack of humanity behind them should affect you. The Cuarón…

Women in Film Wednesday: A Little Princess (1995)

“Miss Minchin: Don’t tell me you still fancy yourself a princess? Child, look around you! Or better yet, look in the mirror. Sara Crewe: I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even…

Top 10: Brand New TV Shows Premiering in March

As winter gets ready to say goodbye and spring is around the corner, there are many shows approaching their winter finale while others are being cancelled indefinitely. But, there’s no reason to worry! To help guide you through the hiatus…

66th Annual DGA Award Winners

Last night the Directors Guild of America gave out their awards for directorial achievements in film and television for the year 2013. After the tie between Gravity and 12 Years a Slave at the PGA awards, the winner of the…