#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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#Join The John David Washington Appreciation Society

“#Join The John David Washington Appreciation Society” Welcome to Filmographies, a biweekly column for completists. Every edition brings a working actor’s resumé into focus as we learn about what makes them so compelling. John David Washington has landed in Hollywood on his own terms. Well, “returned” could be a fitting word to describe his career in…

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