Maggie Gyllenhaal is “interested in monstressness.” Frankenstein’s monster and its appropriately eccentric creator, Mary Shelley, have captivated generations for over two centuries. From Boris Karloff’s seminal performance as Frankenstein’s monster in the 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation to Guillermo Del Toro’s stylistic 2025 retelling, filmmakers and actors across the ages have spun cinematic excellence out of …
I had the pleasure of speaking with creative director, filmmaker and artist Sayna Fardaraghi. She recently released “Glint,” a short film covering themes of horror, coming-of-age and desire. Read below for an insight into her filmmaking process, creative journey and vision as an artist. SAVANNAH MATTHEWS: First of all, thank you so much for meeting …
Where do you picture yourself in five years? What do you want to do, where do you want to do it, and how exactly are you going to get there? If you’re a college student, this bombardment of questions is all too familiar. The glossy presence of young professionals on TikTok can make it feel …
“The mediums of TV and film are suffering under corporate control, where what is culturally valuable may be stifled for what is monetarily valuable.”
While most soundtracks are produced to underlay their respective films, the Shang-Chi soundtrack was made to accompany what the viewer sees on the screen. Each song was carefully curated to enhance the scene and is left lingering in the back of the viewer’s mind long after it has ended.
Pixar likes to go against audience expectations, and just like all their previous films the story “Soul” ended up being about was not what I thought it would be. The film left me with tears, once the story and its themes came together at that perfect moment. The moment when you realize that the message of the story is so much more meaningful than you thought.
It is no secret that Zendaya is an enigma in Hollywood. Fresh off of an Emmy win from this September, where she snagged the award for best lead actress in a drama series as Rue in the hit HBO show “Euphoria,” she has become not only a leader but a voice for positive change in her industry. But since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, many have been left wondering when they will see her on-screen again.
To many, David Fincher’s 1999 thriller “Fight Club” was a glorified coming-of-age film for restless teen boys that go through life with their fists furled. To me, it was a slap in the face.
In 1922, the world of film changed forever with the premier of Robin Hood and the introduction of the Hollywood red carpet. Since the dawn of film, these red carpet events have been the perfect opportunity to showcase a designer’s most sophisticated and outlandish pieces. Hours before the event’s host welcomes the world to …