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Film Review Political Film

Black and Blue

Blue is, traditionally, a calming color. It is usually associated with emotions that mollify or content, and is used as a quintessence of wisdom. In his film Moonlight (Jenkins, 2016), Barry Jenkins uses waves of blue and red to influence the emotional valence of its characters and in turn, the audience. Through his editing and […]

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Film Review Nostalgic Films Think-Pieces

Days of Heaven: BYOB (Bring Your Own Bib)

Think of the long, winding road that you traveled down with your family. From the backseat, trees sweep past, and flecks of sunlight, and then starlight, flit on and off your triggered pupils. You have no idea where you are, or even where you’re going, but that’s ok. Surrounded by the beauty of the frontier, […]