SarkhanThe Genius of Matthias & MaximeA modern masterpiece that juggles between tragedy and comedy, finally resulting in one of the most complex pieces of our generation. In its…Dec 7, 2021Dec 7, 2021
SarkhanParis, Texas: A Post-Modernist MasterpieceA daylight western that descends into a neon-lit aestheticNov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
Sarkhan“Do The Right Thing” and Its Stance on RacismSpike Lee uniquely approaches the topic of racism in “Do The Right Thing.” He shines a light on the harsh reality of different types of…Oct 12, 2021Oct 12, 2021
SarkhanWhat Makes “The Godfather” Work?Francis Ford Coppola makes several striking stylistic choices in “The Godfather.” The camera movement, the costume choices, and film…Oct 6, 2021Oct 6, 2021
SarkhanWhat makes “The Rider” by Chloe Zhao a Western?Let’s explore this magnificent movie point by point!Oct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021
Sarkhan“Taxi Driver” and the Dread of Travis BickleIn “Taxi Driver,” we follow a war veteran who struggles to return to normal as his psyche deteriorates into madness. That degradation can…Sep 23, 20211Sep 23, 20211
Sarkhan“Malignant” and The Return of James Wan to HorrorJames wan is one of the most influential and original directors in the horror field, and he just made his comeback with a new film…Sep 21, 2021Sep 21, 2021
Sarkhan“Rear Window” and The Implications of VoyeurismThe core of “Rear Window” is based on our protagonist, Jefferies, peeping through his window and observing the daily livelihood of his…Sep 14, 2021Sep 14, 2021
Sarkhan“Batman Returns” and The Influence of German Expressionism“Batman Returns” is in many ways influenced by German Expressionism, from the most obvious traits to some subtle ones. It’s easy to point…Sep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
