#Kane Hodder Breathed Life Into Jason Voorhees

“#Kane Hodder Breathed Life Into Jason Voorhees” Acting is an art form, and behind every iconic character is an artist expressing themselves. Welcome to The Great Performances, a bi-weekly column exploring the art behind some of cinema’s best roles. The canonical birthday for Jason Voorhees is June 13, 1946, but that wasn’t always the case. Betsy…

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#Teaching with Disney Classics

“#Teaching with Disney Classics” Welcome to Cinephile Summer Camp, a new column dedicated to introducing children to classic movies as well as learning about film history and other subjects through cinema. One of the hardest parts of the COVID-19 lockdown for many people has been homeschooling. For a lot of families, the parents work full-time,…

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#The Real Story Behind ‘Hereditary’

“#The Real Story Behind ‘Hereditary’” Real Stories is an ongoing column about the stories behind the movies and shows. It’s that simple. Ari Aster’s Hereditary is not based on an alleged true story per se, but the film’s occult elements are rooted in demonic mythology that some people do believe in. King Paimon, who possesses…

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#The Beginner’s Guide to the Split Diopter Lens

“#The Beginner’s Guide to the Split Diopter Lens” Home Columns Short Films Meg Shields June 10, 2020 A video essay for everyone curious about the split diopter but too afraid to ask. Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Most moviegoers have encountered the split…

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