Category Archives: Film Theory

[Movie Review] Spielberg’s West Side Story is a Masterpiece

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Anthony_Perrotta

I’ve spent many years studying and appreciating film. From my time in college and university diving deep into production and theory, I can without hesitation share that my fandom for Steven Spielberg was polarizing. Perhaps, this is because I was … Continue reading →

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[Movie Review] Leatherface Returns

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Anthony_Perrotta

Other than comic-book inspired movies, horror continues to resonant in theatres during the pandemic. In the past nine months, horror has dominated the box office with The Quiet Place 2, Candy Man, The Conjuring : The Devil Made Me Do … Continue reading →

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[Movie Review] Zack Snyder’s Justice League: A Story of Heroes, Villains & Redemption.

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Anthony_Perrotta

Over the course of the past 48 hours the internet has been singing the praises of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. No longer just a movie, this version of DC’s team of heroes, has become a tale of creative redemption, mobilized … Continue reading →

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The Us in Jordan Peele’s “US”

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

This weekend I once again indulged in the horror sensibilities of Jordan Peele. Like with Get Out two years ago, I needed to see US twice opening weekend with the promise of further viewings. Now with his second directorial effort, … Continue reading →

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From Prey to Predator: Laurie Transformed

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Just yesterday I sat in a darkened movie theatre with over 150 Communications Technology students to watch Halloween (2018). It’s always a treat to sit and watch a horror film with teenagers in a shared space. Unlike most adults who … Continue reading →

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Michael Myers and Our Shared Horror

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

With the release of David Gordon Green’s Halloween (2018) today, I felt inspired to share my love of teaching horror. From a critical media literacy lens, the horror genre provides me with a great opportunity to engage in rich cultural … Continue reading →

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Why I take my Kids to the Movies.

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

Imagine this scene: A five year old girl and her soon to be three year old little brother argue outside of a movie multiplex. The brother argues that Alice can’t be a ship Captain because she’s a girl. The sister … Continue reading →

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Thinking 1st. Skills 2nd. A Media Lit Reflection

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

I often write and speak openly about the need to engage in a deep and critical conversation of media studies. Undeniably we all engage with media within a rapid and evolving milieu. Although this is truly the case as evident … Continue reading →

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It’s Our Story Too: Why Canadian Audiences Must Watch “The Revenant”

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Anthony_Perrotta

The myth of The Revenant is growing. Celebrated for its glorious cinematography and sense of scope along with transforming folklore of a brutal production that placed filmmakers against the elements, the film has deservedly earned a must see reputation. In … Continue reading →

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Why Michael Bay Matters: Examining Transformers

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Anthony_Perrotta

Michael Bay. Yes, as a producer and director of film, commercials and music videos, his works are not of elite dramatic calibre – nor are they intended to be.  From The Rock (1996) to Pain or Gain (2013), Bay is unapologetic … Continue reading →

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