Jean-Luc Godard, pioneer of the French New Wave, and one of the most revered filmmakers of all time, has died at 91. His radical approach to cinema redefined the form and language of the medium and gave birth to a body of work that continues to inspire filmmakers today, even as it continues to challenge our notions of narrative structure and the craft of cinema.
With his upcoming movie, Amsterdam, releasing this October 7th, it’s as good a time as any to do the impossible task of choosing Christian Bale’s five best performances. If you agree or even if you disagree with some of these, let us know on our instagram (@fiufilmstudies). Without further ado, let’s get into the rankings!
The world has been rocked by the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s not everyday that a Queen dies and it’s not every day that we get a film that perfectly captures the nuance, drama, tragedy, and inherent silliness that comes with being royalty. As we reflect and mourn, here are 8 movies about royalty to watch: Continue reading Movies about Royalty to Watch after the Queen’s Death
The release of Zack Snyder’s director’s cut of Justice League on HBO Max has started discussions about alternate cuts of films that should be released next. Alternate cuts can be created for various reasons: trimming for pacing, test screening reactions, or satisfying requirements for the desired rating. There are many unreleased alternate cuts of films out there, these are some of the most notable. Continue reading Alternate Cuts We Want to See After Zack Snyder’s Justice League
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy—maybe Jack should have tried watching a movie. As we’re all confined to the comfort of our homes, we’re turning to movies to get a little more comfy. But, there are so many to choose from. Lucky for you, we’re bringing you a bracket of all our top choices.
Partake in the movie madness by voting daily on our Instagram polls for your favorites. Only one can rule them all! Continue reading Comfort Movies Bracket and Coral Gables Art Cinema Giveaway
Ever wondered which snacks your favorite Oscar nominated films resemble? Of course you haven’t. Not to worry, we have the ultimate list of Oscar nominations to food comparisons you never knew you needed! If you agree, identify, or even if you disagree with some of these, let us know on our instagram (@fiufilmstudies).