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Saltburn, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Class Relations on Film

Saltburn, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Class Relations on Film

Since Saltburn’s 2022 release, critics have noted it’s similarities to The Talented Mr. Ripley, often for worse.

AnalysisZachary DiazApril 22, 2024Saltburn, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Emerald Fennell, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Anthony Minghella, class conflict, Eat the Rich films, Eat the Rich, England, Archie Madekwe, Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow, capitalismComment

Domestic Discontent: Todd Haynes and the American Housewife

Domestic Discontent: Todd Haynes and the American Housewife

A deep dive into the figure of the American housewife in Todd Haynes’ films.

AnalysisTory GranfieldApril 1, 2024Todd Haynes, housewife, American housewife, semiotics, Safe, Julianne Moore, Far From Heaven, Douglas Sirk, Patricia Highsmith, The Price of Salt, Cate Blanchett, Rooney MaraComment

We Don't Need Tár Think Pieces: A Think Piece

We Don't Need Tár Think Pieces: A Think Piece

Tár is the rare film that dares you to talk about what you think the film is about instead of just telling you outright.

AnalysisIan LaydenNovember 25, 2022Tár, Todd Field, Cate Blanchett, There Will Be Blood, NetworkComment

Todd Field's Tár - An obligation or necessity?

Todd Field's Tár - An obligation or necessity?

Todd Field’s films deserve the biggest screen possible.

ReviewsForest DeLozierNovember 21, 2022Tár, Todd Field, In The Bedroom, Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Little Children, Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei, Cate BlanchettComment