Michael Mann is one of the most prominent filmmakers of his time – one with his own distinct style and themes that are synonymous with him. His upcoming film – Ferrari has been announced – and there’s a good chance it might be his last. To honor Mann and celebrate his upcoming film, I ranked all of his films. Continue reading Ranking the Mann
For the last few months, we have had the wonderful opportunity to share our reviews, listicles, and other film posts with you all. But now, as the semester comes to an end it is with a heavy heart that we must bid you farewell. Continue reading Goodbye! (For Now)
This semester, I was focused on getting my shit done without any distractions. That’s why when I quit my job in August, I wasn’t actively looking for opportunities that might take time away from enjoying school and any events that came along with it. But rather than close myself off to any new opportunities, I decided to take a chance when a job eventually came my way. One of the coolest things that came from working with FIU Film Studies was this job, where I had the chance to work as a production assistant (PA) for two days here in Miami. It was during this time that I got an idea of what a production assistant does and how they play a small but mighty role in the filming process.
Last newsletter we gave you our staff pics for favorite film noirs. Continuing with the “Noirvember” theme, here are suggestions for some noirtastic neo-noirs.
It’s been ten years since Quentin Tarantino’s first western film, Django: Unchained. The film is the second “reboot” in name only that he’s done, the first being Inglourious Basterds. The original Django, released in 1966, is a shining example of the Spaghetti Western that became iconic in the Dollars trilogy by Sergio Leone. Continue reading Flashback Flicks – Django: Unchained 10 Years Later
In our final publication of the semester, the crew at FIU Film Studies thank you for enjoying our newsletter. Here’s our festive recommendations from now until December 14:
The Menu is a refreshing satire that never takes itself seriously. It follows Anya-Taylor Joy’s Margo as she is unknowingly reeled into a world that she doesn’t belong to. Margo meets various personalities at a restaurant on a private island run by the esteemed head chef, Slowik (Ralph Fiennes), who has an agenda for his privileged guests that goes beyond just serving quality food—a plan that goes awry upon Margo’s unexpected arrival.
Continue reading The Menu: A Six Course Meal of Satire and Gore