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Art is an Act of Violence: Refn Talks ‘Bronson’ and Transformations

Art is an Act of Violence: Refn Talks ‘Bronson’ and Transformations

Nicolas Winding Refn is a great filmmaker. He’s also an avid toy collector and a man obsessed with violence and criminals. Watch how these things come together as we enter the mind of the man who gave us Bronson.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 10, 2009 | Comments

10 Things We’ve Learned From Failed Threequels

10 Things We’ve Learned From Failed Threequels

Dr. Cole Abaius does an in-depth study of some of the worst threequels in order to divine some fantastic filmmaking lessons. What elements of filmmaking should be avoided at all cost and which are only mildly toxic? Find out inside. But bring a barf bag.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 6, 2009 | Comments

14 Things We Learned From The Oscars

14 Things We Learned From The Oscars

Besides the mandatory Defensive Driving Class I had to take, The Oscars was the most educational experience of my year so far. Hopefully, you caught the same things I did. Or we’ll have to fight back behind the playground later.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 23, 2009 | Comments