Elevated horror. A term coined in the mid-2010s that has since polarised cinephiles. Its existence implies a two-tier approach to the horror genre, where psychologically driven, socially conscious, and metaphorically rich plots are superior to traditional genre fare, comprising slashers, exploitation and creature features. But modern studios didn’t invent this …
Movie revisionism runs on a very simple premise: give a flop enough time, and somebody will eventually decide it was misunderstood. The bombs of yesteryear will be embraced as bold pieces that were ahead of their time. There are many avenues through which revisionism takes place: a key anniversary that …
To younger audiences, Martin Short is a name that’s synonymous with Oliver Putnam, the clumsy, struggling co-lead in Hulu’s hit show, Only Murders in the Building. To older generations, he represents a collection of hilarious characters that have graced both the big and small screens for over five decades. And …
When a genre is ‘alive and kicking’ nobody bothers to look into its roots. But judging by the sheer volume and declining quality of spoof comedies, it’s safe to say this kind of movie is mostly living of its past. You ask any cinephile, and they’ll quickly point to Airplane!, …
Not a lot of franchises manage to retain the ‘freshness’ after six entries. The few that do achieve this impressive feat through reinvention: a new director, a rebranding through self-awareness, or a pivot anchored on a ‘back to basics’ frame. Torrente for President (Torrente, presidente), the sixth entry in a …