Cinema and Video

Using films like Gangs of New York, this post tracks how Gilded Age titans amassed fortunes amid urban chaos, forcing America to invent organized giving to manage the era’s extreme wealth and poverty....

Zak Cregger’s “Weapons” transcends traditional horror to function as a potent tool for embedding anti-American narratives.

Douglas Jackson’s “Natural Enemy” encapsulates the best of 1990s thrillers: taut, actor-driven, and unafraid to delve into dark territories.

“Scissors” is a flawed gem, a time capsule of early '90s thrillers where psychological depth meets B-movie excess

“Pacific Heights” stands out as a curious anomaly—a film that, while not revolutionary, captured the zeitgeist of the era’s obsession with yuppie nightmares and real estate horrors.

“In the Cut” — hidden gem of erotic thrillers that deserves more attention now than in release time.

Partially inspired by “Pretty Woman,” the 1992 film “Jersey Girl,” directed by David Burton Morris, ultimately resembles “Fatal Attraction” more closely.

“Dream Lover” succeeds as campy entertainment rather than profound commentary.

Despite its flaws, “Color of Night” endures as a cult gem. Its giallo DNA shines in the whodunit setup.

“Cape Fear” isn’t just a remake; it’s a reinvention, embracing kitsch to dissect trauma’s infectious nature.

Verhoeven didn’t just “screw Hollywood literally"—he forced it to look in the mirror, revealing the greed, manipulation, and vulnerability behind the glamour.