REVIEWS

Welcome to the Movie Review page! Here, you'll find a collection of in-depth analyses that delve into the intricacies of specific films. Each review aims to explore topics such as themes, representation, and cinematography. Happy reading!

Emilia Pérez: A Movie with Great Success and Even Greater Backlash

Despite an outstanding number of prizes and nominations, Emilia Pérez has faced considerable backlash from viewers and media alike.

Berra Altay

Apr 83 min read

Alex Garland’s Ex Machina and Fritz Lang’s Metropolis are science fiction masterpieces that interrogate the intersections of gender representation, class disparity, and religious symbolism through the use of artificial beings. Though separated by nearly a century, both films portray female-coded robots Ava and Robot-Maria as simultaneously objectified creations and powerful disruptors of the patriarchal and classist systems that birthed them. These figures are also tied to biblical archetypes which enhance the conversation of creation, control, and rebellion in these films.

Gender, Class, and Divinity in Alex Garland's Ex Machina and Fritz Lang's Metropolis

Ex Machina and Metropolis are science fiction masterpieces that display gender representation, class disparity, and religious symbolism.

Selin Bozer

Apr 76 min read

Let’s talk about one of the most dynamic and compelling films of the year, Challengers, a film the Academy failed to recognize but one that audiences won’t soon forget.

Luca Guadagnino's Challengers is Too Bold for The Academy

Let’s talk about one of the most dynamic and compelling films of the year, Challengers, a film the Academy failed to recognize.

Selin Bozer

Feb 235 min read

Anora tells the story of Ani and how her life changes when she meets a rich Russian client, all the while delving into classism and the idea of the American Dream.

Classism and The American Dream in Sean Baker's Anora

Anora tells the story of Ani, a stipper working in a highly rated stripclub, and how her life changes when she meets a Russian client Vanya.

Bade Yılmaz

Feb 204 min read

Underneath the Surface of Coralie Fargeat's The Substance

The Substance brilliantly exposes what lies inside Hollywood's and society’s ageist and sexist view of women’s bodies.

Selin Bozer

Feb 168 min read

Suspense and Psychology in Hitchcock's Notorious (1946)

If you love classic cinema and masterful storytelling, Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious is a film that should not be missed. This entry...

Selin Bozer

Jan 263 min read

A First-Time Viewing of Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather (1972)

Having just watched The Godfather for the first time, I finally understand its legendary status. The film’s masterful direction, performance

Selin Bozer

Jan 124 min read

Why Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock is Horror at Its Best

In this entry, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on Psycho and why it left such a strong impression on me. From Hitchcock’s brilliant direction to

Selin Bozer

Dec 29, 20244 min read