Pierre Niney in The Count of Monte Cristo Noni Ford discusses the art of adaptation and the motivations of the titular character in the new French blockbuster The Count of Monte Cristo. “Moral wounds have this peculiarity — they may be hidden, but they never close; always painful, always ready to bleed when touched, they… Read more »
A lurker in the river makes itself known in Gareth Edwards’s Monsters Chris Forrester praises the underrated early work of blockbuster filmmaker Gareth Edwards. Before he became the face of the “almost good!” blockbuster with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and The Creator (2023), Gareth Edwards made a name for himself with a… Read more »
Cary Grant as Geoff Carter and Jean Arthur as Bonnie Lee City Lights Film Series curator Ruby Berin introduces Howard Hawks’s classic and explores the way its authenticity emphasizes the core themes shared throughout the film. For a film to be considered authentic, it reflects real-life experiences and establishes a connection with the audience. It… Read more »
Every month, Establishing Shot brings you a selection of films from our group of regular bloggers. Even though these films aren’t currently being screened at the IU Cinema, this series reflects the varied programming that can be found at the Cinema and demonstrates the eclectic tastes of the bloggers. Each contributor has picked one film that they… Read more »
Poster for The Fall (2006) Jesse Pasternack describes what makes the cult classic The Fall such an intoxicating piece of cinema. If I had to describe The Fall (2006) in one word, it would be “enchanting.” Every element in every shot creates an experience that is astounding in a way which is delightful. It is… Read more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator II: Judgment Day Chris Forrester articulates how James Cameron films like Terminator II and Aliens work so well as sequels with established iconography and higher stakes than their predecessors. James Cameron has conquered quite a few things through his nearly 40 years in Hollywood — among them the blockbuster, the epic… Read more »