Original poster for Pan’s Labyrinth Jesse Pasternack explains how Pan’s Labyrinth develops one of filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro’s most frequent themes. There are some films which wash away the years when you revisit them. Every time I return to Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), writer-director Guillermo Del Toro’s midcareer masterpiece, I feel like I’m sixteen again. That’s… Read more »
Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Karen Pomeroy (Drew Barrymore) Noni Ford describes how the cult classic’s outsider characters question the normalization and acceptance of their town’s insidious behavior. Gretchen: “Donnie Darko. What the hell kind of name is that? It’s like some sort of superhero or something.” Donnie: “What makes you think I’m not?” Donnie… Read more »
Poster for Y Tu Mamá También Jesse Pasternack explains why the use of voiceover narration excels in Alfonso Cuarón’s coming-of-age classic. Y Tu Mamá También (2001) has one of the best uses of voiceover narration in the history of cinema. Writers Alfonso Cuarón (who also directed it) and his brother Carlos use it not just… Read more »
12-year-old Bailey (Nykiya Adams) lives with her single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan) and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids, and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere in this unique coming-of-age story from Oscar-winning filmmaker Andrea Arnold. An official selection of the… 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 »
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 »