Mulholland Drive: A Portrait of the Unconscious

In this psychological deep dive into David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive, writer Josh Kozak discusses numerous psychological theories and how they relate to the main character, Diane Selwyn’s psyche.

The Real Horror of Weapons: Self-Preservation

This article analyzes Zach Cregger’s latest film, Weapons, beyond the supernatural horror. It explores the idea that self-preservation is the key to tragedy in the film, revealing that it isn’t about what, but who.

Mickey 17: A Hauntological Response

This article explores Jacques Derrida’s philosophy to open up the hidden layers of Bong Joon Ho’s latest genre-bending film, Mickey 17, revealing the film to be not only socially critical but spectral.

Happy Gilmore 2: Why the Cameos?

Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 is packed with celebrity appearances — but why? This article explores Sandler’s humbleness while also examining how marketing and financial strategies play a key role in the success of a film.

F1: Fueled by Product Placement

Merging the lines between marketing and cinema, the F1 movie embraces the brand-saturated nature of Formula 1, offering an authentic adaptation of the sport on screen while also saving big on production costs.