Road to Perdition: Revisiting the Sam Mendes Classic

It’s been nearly two decades since the release of Sam Mendes’ gangster-epic Road to Perdition and we thought it would be a good idea to look back at what made it so great. Mendes may be more famous for working on films like American Beauty, Skyfall, and 1917, but his work as the director of Road to Perdition is certainly some of his best. We’re going to break down the best and worst aspects of the film from writing to cinematography, but first, let’s remind ourselves of the story.Continue reading Road to Perdition: Revisiting the Sam Mendes Classic

30 Best Twilight Zone Episodes Ranked

The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest television series ever made. From intimate stories like “The Lonely” to sprawling ones like “Execution,” The Twilight Zone is widely known as a series that entertains and challenges its audience in equal measure. This is a list of the best Twilight Zone episodes ranked with a look back at what made these stories so important. Continue reading 30 Best Twilight Zone Episodes Ranked

What is Italian Neorealism in Film? Defining the Style

The impact of Italian Neorealism in film cannot be overstated. The works of Roberto Rossellini, Federico Fellini, and other major Neorealist directors are undeniable when it comes to the influence they have had on cinema throughout the world. They also had an immense effect on a young boy growing up in Queens named Martin Scorsese.We’re going to look at a series of seminal Italian Neorealist films, including; Roma Citta Aperta, Ladri di Bicicletti, I Vitelloni, La Strada, and Viaggio in Italia and how they informed stylistic decisions in some of Scorsese’s best films.Continue reading What is Italian Neorealism in Film?…