Oscar: Sports Films–Raging Bull (1980), Scorsese’s Sports Biopic, Starring Robert De Niro

The story of Jake LaMotta, a violent and ill-tempered boxer who destroys his life both in and outside of the ring, was Scorsese’s definitive movie.

Film Theory: Cineliteracy–Bertolucci

For me,whom cinema is a matter of life and death.

00 Queer Cinema: The Essentials (by Year, Title, Director)

What Every Movie-Lover Wants & Needs to Know about Queer Cinema

Hollywood Scandals: Feud–Inside Robbie Robertson’s  Inheritance Drama

The legendary leader of The Band was one of Hollywood’s most beloved musicians. Now, on the first anniversary of his death, his grown kids and restaurateur widow are mired in nasty estate battle– an all-out war. On a rainy Nov. 15, 2023, a small group of music and film luminaries gathered at the Village Recorder, […]

Hollywood 2000: Industry in New Millennium Dominated by Blockbuster Franchises–Best Sequels

Here’s a look at the films that surpassed their predecessor, thus moving their respective franchises forward.