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King of Kings: The Coen Brothers and Ozymandias
Their names are Joel and Ethan. Look on their Works, ye Mighty, and despair!

Bryson Edward Howe
Jan 28, 2022


The Great Silence: Finding the Perfect Western
I have an itch for the perfect Western that has yet to be scratched. When I close my eyes I can see it.

Caleb Carter
Jan 20, 2022


Apocalypse Now: The End of the River
Welcome to the jungle.

Bryson Edward Howe
Nov 25, 2021


The Cloud of Unknowing: The Best of the BFI Film Festival 2021
Ghosts in the aisles, people reclaiming their pasts or searching for resurrection; here is the phantom presence of cinema itself.

Bryson Edward Howe
Nov 3, 2021


Interface: Interview with creator Justin Tomchuk (UMAMI)
I sat down with animator, musician and creator Justin Tomchuk to discuss his web series 'Interface', his process, and his inspirations.

Caleb Carter
Oct 30, 2021


Sleep Has Her House: Interview With Director Scott Barley
I was fortunate to speak with the director of 'Sleep Has Her House' about his influences, mystical states and the power of sound.

Caleb Carter
Oct 13, 2021


Alien's Perfect Space Coffin
From the Nostromo with love.

Caleb Carter
Sep 20, 2021


Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me: The Innocent and the Martyr
Lynch's movie tie-in of his iconic show is an infernal purging of childhood.

Caleb Carter
Feb 12, 2021


Masterworks: Children of Men
Alfonso Cuaron’s nightmarish dystopic vision Children of Men opens not with a whimper, but with a bang. The fleeting become permanent.

Bryson Edward Howe
May 18, 2020


The Big Ship Recommends: Midsommar
Described as an “adult fairytale”, a “dark comedy” and “a breakup movie” Midsommar is the perfect anti-Valentine's Day film.

Caleb Carter
Feb 15, 2020


This Rock Out of Time: The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse thrives on the uncertain solipsism of the mind. On this rock out of time, it is your word against your own.

Caleb Carter
Jan 25, 2020


King Michôd: Animal Kingdom / The Rover
With the release of The King, we take a look back at two of the director's previous, homegrown efforts.

The Big Ship
Nov 7, 2019


The Big Ship Recommends: Embrace of the Serpent
Conrad's river has not been without its travellers through the years. But none seem to be as accepting and simultaneously mournful as this.

Caleb Carter
Oct 11, 2019


The Big Ship Recommends: Beach Rats
A solemn, aching song of yearning, conducted with critical care from its highest notes of hope, right down to its lowest chords of longing.

Sasha Strass-O'Neill
Sep 20, 2019


Tarkovsky's Worlds: Style, Spirituality and Sacrifice
Explore Andrei Tarkovsky's poetic style and abstract themes, and the worlds and stories indelible to him as an artist.

Bryson Edward Howe
Sep 9, 2019


The Big Ship Recommends: Mandy
The cultural apocalypse is ushered in: there will be no post-Mandy.

Caleb Carter
Aug 27, 2019


Masterworks: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Kubrick’s genius was that he was a man more concerned with the creation of a film and asking questions of the audience than answering them.

Bryson Edward Howe
Aug 19, 2019


Gods and Ash
Basterds, Bangers, Books and Blade Runner can be found weaved throughout this experimental piece.

Caleb Carter
Aug 14, 2019


The Big Ship Recommends: Suspiria (2018)
It is difficult to tell if the Suspiria remake is about anything other than an excuse for provocative craft. Which is pretty fucking cool.

Caleb Carter
Nov 21, 2018


Halloween: 6 Scary Cinematic Treats
We've compiled a list of six of the scariest films we could think of, those that disturb and stick with you long after.

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Oct 31, 2018
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