An Overview of LGBTQ Film History
Sexuality and gender are important themes in film because these themes establish the differences that exist between human beings beyond long-established heter
Author: Charles Switzer
Charles Switzer is a freelance writer and writer of short horror fiction living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He holds a master's degree in film studies from Tiffin University, but prefers to think of himself as an even mixture of geek and cinema snob all rolled into one walking encyclopedia of pop culture. When he's not writing movie reviews or short stories, he is usually watching movies and reading short stories in a variety of genres.
Why Documentaries Are So Important
When we think of documentary movies, we typically think of true crime, nature, politics, space explorations, and everything in between. Movies that explore re
Classic Mockumentary Review: This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
This Is Spinal Tap is as intriguing of a documentary as I have ever seen without being a documentary. Not only did this film give wide recognition to the emer
Cult Movie Review: Pink Flamingos (1972)
When it comes to cult movies, there are few as audacious and stomach-churning as John Waters’ Pink Flamingos (1972). This film isn’t available for str
Why Controversial Movies Are Important: Revisiting Brian DePalma’s Dressed to Kill (1980)
Like everything else in life, freedom of speech and artistic expression are always open to interpretation by whatever ideology is in charge of regulating laws
Unique Musical Artists and Bands That Deserve the Biopic Treatment
It seems like biopics are all the rage these days, but so far, biopics that cover the lives of popular musicians and rock stars have not been as numerous as o
Serious Artform or Popcorn Escapism? Cinema Is Both
Let’s talk about movies. “Cinema,” “movies,” “films,”–whatever you want to call it. Film is an interesting medium; cinema can be viewed th
The Importance of George A. Romero’s Living Dead Quartet
Horror cinema has always found a way to integrate themes of dread, despair, sociocultural and sociopolitical anxieties, and themes of existential malaise in t
Cult Movie Review: Pixote (1981)
In 1980, Argentine filmmaker Hector Babenco would write, produce, and direct a film that would bring him international attention as well as serious scholarly
Cult Movie Review: The Black Cauldron (1985)
Back in 1985, there wasn’t much excitement when it came to Walt Disney Feature Animation. Moviegoers were not always wondering what the company was cook
