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“Oh Hai!” The Room, Cult Films and Togetherness

by Aakanksha Gupta

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The first time I watched The Room, I couldn’t stand it. A friend had recommended the movie, but it was riddled with cheesy dialogue, stilted acting and continuity errors. When it finally reached its conclusion, I let out a breath I didn’t know I’d been holding in. I had no idea what I had just […]

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Following from a Nascent Nolan

by Jonny Smith

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While innovative, hugely popular big budget blockbusters are Christopher Nolan’s staple these days, life wasn’t always so glamorous for the English director. Sixteen years ago, Nolan made his foray into feature-length filmmaking with the ultra-low budget (£3,000) Following. This often forgotten gem of an independent film is unquestionably nascent Nolan. Watching Following in the context of his subsequent productions offers a fascinating insight […]

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Remembering Robin Williams

by Nathan Frontiero

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I am leaning on the register. It’s a slow day at work, so I check my phone. There’s a message in my Sketch 22 thread that stops me. I start scanning the internet, hoping to find something to tell me it isn’t true. But I only find confirmation. I stare at Entertainment Weekly’s short breaking […]

Weaponizing Whiteness to Save the Planet

March 3, 2022 By Rico Norwood

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June 21, 2021 By Dali Adekunle

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March 28, 2021 By Nathan Frontiero

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