Skinamarink: Under the Bed
Frida writing team member Austin Jaye examines the unsettling “anti-nostalgia” underlying Skinamarink.
Anthropomorphism in Cinema and the Human Identity
Frida writing team member Bobby Thornson analyzes Jerzy Skolimowski’s EO and other instances of anthropomorphism in art.
A Western in South Central: John Carpenter’s Assault on Precinct 13
Frida writing team member Penny Folger explores the gritty action of Assault on Precinct 13.
Josie and the Pussycats: Backdoor Lovin’ It
Frida writing team member Anthony McKelroy takes a deep dive into 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats.
All Too Human: Robert Bresson’s Au hasard Balthazar
Frida writing team member Dani Shi explores the haunting humanity underlying the story of Au hasard Balthazar.
British Invasion Bangers: More British Cinema to Continue the Invasion
Frida writing team member Josh Green recommends five British movies as an addendum to our British Invasion series.
The Writer’s Room: More Favorite Christmas Films!
In anticipation of Christmas, the members of the Frida writing team share some of their holiday favorites.
Boogie Nights: Starlight
Frida writing team member Anthony McKelroy takes a look at Boogie Nights, Paul Thomas Anderson’s 70s-set exploration of stardom.
As Time Goes By: 80 Years of Casablanca
Frida writing team member Liam Kilby reflects on Casablanca, Michael Curtiz’s classic Hollywood romance, in commemoration of its 80th anniversary.
The Writer’s Room: Movies We’re Grateful For
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the writers of The Frida Cinema share which movies they’re grateful for.
Generation S(chlock): 13 B-Movies from the 2000s & 2010s
Frida writing team member Bobby Thornson takes readers on a survey of low-budget 2000s and 2010s films.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Kubrick: Eyes Wide Shut
Frida writing team member Penny Folger examines the sensual mystery of Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: A 35-Year Journey from Low-Budget Comedy to Holiday Classic
Frida writing team member Drew Smith revisits John Hughes’ enduring Thanksgiving classic, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Thanksgiving Funny Bone: 5 Movies To Watch After Your Family Dinner
Frida writing team member Josh Green shares 5 comedies that he feels capture the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Tales from the Gimli Hospital Redux: Inside the Mind of Guy Maddin
Frida writing team member Penny Folger explores the avant-garde production and themes of Guy Maddin’s Tales from the Gimli Hospital Redux.
