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Review: Peacock (2010), A Poor Hitchcock Homage That Nobody Saw

If you’re like me and you spend far too much time online, there’s a relatively good chance that you’ve seen short videos of Cillian Murphy…

May 1

Review: Peacock (2010), A Poor Hitchcock Homage That Nobody Saw

May 1

Accountability: Featuring Gas Man (2025)

Certain indie films come along and make you wonder what they’re really trying to show you. It took me about 45 minutes of the film’s…

Apr 22

Accountability: Featuring Gas Man (2025)

Apr 22

Book Review: The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese — Philosophy in Film

Martin Scorsese is an Academy Award-winning director and legendary filmmaker noted for his profound, character-driven stories and…

Oct 24, 2024

Book Review: The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese — Philosophy in Film

Oct 24, 2024

Beautiful Faces (2024), Celebrating Dr. Larry Sargent & His Patients

I’m not one to shy away from graphic content in films, but that most often applies when I know that everything is staged. Documentaries…

Jul 8, 2024

Beautiful Faces (2024), Celebrating Dr. Larry Sargent & His Patients

Jul 8, 2024

Alleviate (2023), A Tragic & Poignant Short Film by Daniel Keeble — Philosophy in Film

Grief is universal. Every single one of us has suffered the loss of a loved one — or will suffer it in the future. Despite its…

Apr 8, 2024

Alleviate (2023), A Tragic & Poignant Short Film by Daniel Keeble — Philosophy in Film

Apr 8, 2024

Reflect (2023), A Mind-Bending Metaphysical Journey Into the Unknown

As a film critic, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a director with a truly distinctive and entertaining style. With so many…

Jan 4, 2024

Reflect (2023), A Mind-Bending Metaphysical Journey Into the Unknown

Jan 4, 2024

M. Butterfly (1993), A Timid Adaptation That Flattens the Real Story

I’m not sure how I came across the true love affair between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer Shi Pei Pu, but it…

Dec 15, 2023

M. Butterfly (1993), A Timid Adaptation That Flattens the Real Story

Dec 15, 2023

No One Will Save You (2023), A Dialogue-Free Sci-Fi Horror Film

With the sheer volume of films coming out through streaming platforms, directors need a good hook to get anyone to notice them. In the case…

Nov 6, 2023

No One Will Save You (2023), A Dialogue-Free Sci-Fi Horror Film

Nov 6, 2023

Silent as the Grave (2023), A Unique Take On Murder Mysteries and Documentary Filmmaking

Silent as the Grave (2023), a film by Brad Podowski and Dan Gremley, offers a completely fresh take on a genre that has largely been played…

Oct 13, 2023

Silent as the Grave (2023), A Unique Take On Murder Mysteries and Documentary Filmmaking

Oct 13, 2023

Nobody Knows (2004), A Beautiful Adaptation of a Real-Life Tragedy

Presenting filial solidarity (or lack thereof) in the face of obstacles is a popular theme in dramas, though it feels like a go-to…

Sep 25, 2023

Nobody Knows (2004), A Beautiful Adaptation of a Real-Life Tragedy

Sep 25, 2023

Matthew Jones

Matthew Jones

Writer. Film buff. Philosophy enthusiast. World traveller. Toy poodle owner. Check out philosophyinfilm.com

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