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Welcome to Counter Arts’ Film Section
Welcome to Counter Arts’ Film Section
Let’s talk film!
Reece Beckett
Aug 1, 2023
Counter Arts Film: Return of the Prompt
Counter Arts Film: Return of the Prompt
After some time away from prompted writing, let’s return and discuss the best of Italian cinema
Reece Beckett
Jul 1
Brief Notes on Formatting
Brief Notes on Formatting
A short guide on formatting for Counter Arts’ film section specifically
Reece Beckett
Dec 4, 2023
Was “Luca” Pixar’s Last Great Film?
Was “Luca” Pixar’s Last Great Film?
Pixar’s delightful Italian-Riviera-set tale of acceptance flew under the radar when it was dumped on streaming. Here’s why you should give…
Nick Hart
Aug 1
Review: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Continues To Terrify
Review: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ Continues To Terrify
The 1991 classic directed by Jonathan Demme ages gracefully
Reece Beckett
Jul 31
The Tiiimes, they are a-Chaaalamet…
The Tiiimes, they are a-Chaaalamet…
Sorry — we’re just excited about the first glimpse of an Oscar-nominee who may just have pulled off an uncanny rendition of one of the most…
good.film
Jul 31
Godzilla in Anime — Into the Kaiju Realm
Godzilla in Anime — Into the Kaiju Realm
Review of Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters
Yusuf Ali
Jul 31
Take A Roller-Coaster Ride — The Tourist on Netflix
Take A Roller-Coaster Ride — The Tourist on Netflix
Australian/Irish intense adventure, hard to describe but addictive as hell
Sondra Singer - Still Vital
Jul 30
Movie Review | ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
Movie Review | ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’
George Miller’s long-awaited return to the Wasteland has all the parts but can’t get up to gear
Vincent Salamone
Jul 30
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ (2024)
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ (2024)
A Cat-astrophic Mess
Marc Barham
Jul 29
Review: Ambitious, Messy and Mad — ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Has it All
Review: Ambitious, Messy and Mad — ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Has it All
George Miller’s triumphant return to the Mad Max franchise is another impressive, if sometimes sloppy, ride through the wasteland
Reece Beckett
Jul 28
‘Inside Out 2': Addressing Our Biggest Fear
‘Inside Out 2': Addressing Our Biggest Fear
What this animated hit teaches us about a primal fear (SPOILERS)
Nakayi Simoyi
Jul 28
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’: Marvel’s Big Comeback?
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’: Marvel’s Big Comeback?
The “Marvel Jesus” is here to save superhero films, but will he be crucified and hung on the cross, or is he going to be the second coming…
Syed Zain
Jul 28
The Next-Level Musical Easter Eggs of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Films
The Next-Level Musical Easter Eggs of Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Films
The sandy sci-fi franchise has some clever music hidden music references for those willing to do the sifting.
Nick Hart
Jul 27
Review: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ — A Haunting View of Suburban Discomfort
Review: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ — A Haunting View of Suburban Discomfort
Jane Schoenbrun’s second feature film is strange and disturbing, beautiful, brilliant and alienating
Reece Beckett
Jul 26
‘Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child’ (1989): From Womb to Tomb, Alice.
‘Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child’ (1989): From Womb to Tomb, Alice.
Still good, but I feel we’re starting to slip.
Dylan Grable
Jul 26
Ka-Ching! Everything You Need to Know About “How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”
Ka-Ching! Everything You Need to Know About “How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”
The catchy title isn’t the only thing to love about this funny and surprisingly heartfelt Thai-language inheritance drama.
good.film
Jul 25
‘Aftersun’ — The Beauty of Broken Memories
‘Aftersun’ — The Beauty of Broken Memories
An attempt to make sense of the hardest-hitting movie I’ve ever seen
Stephan Joppich
Jul 25
Review: ‘Thanksgiving’ Doesn’t Have Enough Meat on Its Bones
Review: ‘Thanksgiving’ Doesn’t Have Enough Meat on Its Bones
Eli Roth remains as inconsistent and brutal as ever in his recent horror film
Reece Beckett
Jul 24
We’ll Always Have ‘Casablanca’
We’ll Always Have ‘Casablanca’
The greatest movie scene of all time?
Vikram Venkat
Jul 24
‘Noah’s Shark’ (2021): The Father, The Son, and The Holy Shark.
‘Noah’s Shark’ (2021): The Father, The Son, and The Holy Shark.
No.
Dylan Grable
Jul 24
What Happened To Practical Effects In Film?
What Happened To Practical Effects In Film?
It’s not just because of CGI.
John You
Jul 23
What Does ‘Mulholland Drive’ Really Mean?
What Does ‘Mulholland Drive’ Really Mean?
Explaining the real meaning behind Lynch’s Mulholland Drive
Syed Zain
Jul 23
The Fourth Season of ‘The Boys’ Ends on an Uneven Note
The Fourth Season of ‘The Boys’ Ends on an Uneven Note
A review of the fourth season finale of ‘The Boys’
Cian McGrath
Jul 22
Iconic Sci-Fi Stories: ‘The Day Of The Triffids’ (1951) by John Wyndham
Iconic Sci-Fi Stories: ‘The Day Of The Triffids’ (1951) by John Wyndham
The greatest catastrophe sci-fi story ever written?
Marc Barham
Jul 22
The Best of British Cinema: ‘Only You’ (2018)
The Best of British Cinema: ‘Only You’ (2018)
Harry Wootliff’s bold debut is a deeply moving romantic drama which echoes the masterpieces of John Cassavetes
Reece Beckett
Jul 21
Are ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and ‘Miami Vice’ the true inspirations behind GTA?
Are ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ and ‘Miami Vice’ the true inspirations behind GTA?
When 80s action crime and comedy create a masterpiece
Aaliyah Humphrey
Jul 21
A Film that Changes Your Life? Actually, This One Could Change Your Death.
A Film that Changes Your Life? Actually, This One Could Change Your Death.
Can death be uplifting? Or even ecstatic? One man thought so — and insisted that cameras capture his death. The result is a film you’ll…
good.film
Jul 20
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