Joe Begos on How 16mm Saved ‘Christmas Bloody Christmas’

We chat with the director about his new Robo-Santa slasher and why it had to be shot on 16mm. Ho-Ho-Ho-Holiday Grain!

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19 Things We Learned from the ‘Smile’ Commentary

"I think humor is very important in a horror movie."

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The Ending of ‘Donnie Darko’ Explained

One of the most complex portrayals of time travel in film history, the ending of 'Donnie Darko' is filled with clues and double meanings.

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Who Gave the Best Ebenezer Scrooge Performance?

We sketch out what goes into an effective Scrooge performance and which actors best conveyed the spirit of Charles Dickens infamous miser.

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15 Great Gifts for the Movie Obsessed

Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, you deserve a Silicone Werepup.

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Noah Centineo-Led ‘The Recruit’ Is A Brisk and Breezy Spy Dramedy

Centineo stars in this fun, frothy Netflix dramedy series about a new CIA recruit thrown into the deepest of deep ends.

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What the Mall Scene in ‘Jackie Brown’ Can Teach Us About Tarantino’s Quietest Film

Tarantino loves to mess with chronology. With one notable exception.

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Brings Humanity and Empathy to Pandora

We always knew James Cameron was a big ol' softie.

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From Bava to Bresson: The Films That Inspired ‘Taxi Driver’

Femme Fatales, post-war disorientation, and voice-over? Huh. Maybe 'Taxi Driver' is a noir film.

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The Real Story Behind ‘Cocaine Bear’

Yes, a bear actually did consumer millions of dollars worth of cocaine.

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