#Watch ‘7500,’ Then Watch These Movies

“#Watch ‘7500,’ Then Watch These Movies” Welcome to Movie DNA, a column that recognizes the direct and indirect cinematic roots of new movies. Learn some film history, become a more well-rounded viewer, and enjoy likeminded works of the past. You think it’s tough being cooped up in your apartment during a pandemic? Try the closer confinement…

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#12 Films With Inspirational Black Stories

“#12 Films With Inspirational Black Stories” Inspirational Black stories in the American cinematic tradition succeed financially and critically on a narrow bandwidth. Not because the range of Black experiences matches the slim stories deemed worthy to tell, but due to the voices and standards of inspiration often defined by audiences and creators. Most uplifting Black…

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#The Philosophy of Terrence Malick

“#The Philosophy of Terrence Malick” Home Columns Movies Meg Shields June 18, 2020 Here’s a video essay that explains what Terrence Malick’s filmography can teach us about the work of Martin Heidegger. Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Before he became a filmmaker, Terrence…

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