Madison Brek
Film School Rejects
Montreal, QC, Canada
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'Night Moves,' Gene Hackman, and Film Noir Masculinity
In the 1975 movie 'Night Moves,' Gene Hackman's Harry Moseby is a character navigating the neo-noir landscape as a different kind of man. → Read More
The Creative Partnership of Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood
How filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson and composer Jonny Greenwood found each other and created three defining works of the 2010s. → Read More
'Blue Velvet' and the Blinding Light of Love
On trauma and sincerity in David Lynch’s 1986 film. → Read More
'Suspiria,' 'Rosemary's Baby,' and the Two Types of Body Horror
A look at women's bodies, the patriarchy, and villainy in two horror masterpieces. → Read More
25 Magical Pop Music Moments in Wes Anderson Films
A tribute to some perfect soundtracks. → Read More
Love and Murder ‘In a Lonely Place’
How Nicholas Ray's 1950 film blends the two to elevate film noir. → Read More
John Cazale’s Unparalleled Cinematic Legacy
The character actor only appeared in 5 movies before his death at age 42, but every single one was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. → Read More
How John Cassavetes Pioneered Independent Filmmaking
There’s an endless number of reasons why the crime dramedy is worth watching. Here are four. → Read More
How ‘You Were Never Really Here’ Deconstructs Cinematic Violence and the Damaged Male Savior
By sparsely depicting graphic violence and presenting a non-glorified pseudo-hero, this film changes the game. → Read More
A Tribute to Dance Scenes in Non-Musicals
There's nothing greater than a perfect dance scene. → Read More
9 Great Performances by First-Time Actors
"Cinema is a mirror of reality and it is a filter." → Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to James Stewart
An introduction to Hollywood's classic everyman. → Read More
The Tom Ripley Showdown
Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest Tom Ripley of all? → Read More
‘Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero’ Review: Great Dog, Mediocre Movie
This American hero will have trouble finding an audience. → Read More
The Art of the Unconventional Adaptation
Films like 'Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters' and 'Adaptation' prove that sometimes an unconventional journey from page to screen is the most interesting one. → Read More
The Key to Understanding David Lynch is Being Okay With Not Understanding David Lynch
The case for being confused and loving it. → Read More
The Enduring Feminist Vision of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
Why Clarice Starling is one of the most important female characters of all-time. → Read More
Not Excited About The Oscars? Watch This Hype Video
Watch this supercut of the nominees in preparation. → Read More
If You Haven’t Binged ‘The End of the F***ing World’ Yet, What Are You Waiting For?
Are you growing tired of run-of-the-mill boy meets girl love stories? Then try this murderous tale of two teen runaways on for size. → Read More
Listen to the Greats Discuss ‘Vertigo,’ Hitchcock’s Magnum Opus
Watch a video essay about why Vertigo resonates so profoundly with filmmakers. → Read More