New Hollywood
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The Man Who Invented Independent Filmmaking
A tribute to and a showcase of the remarkable talents and accomplishments of John Cassavetes, a successful actor who used the money he made from appearing in movies to self-finance his own films independently. Truly one of the most important filmmakers of all time. Read more
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The Tragic Story of Barbara Loden, the Lost New Hollywood Pioneer
The tragic story of Barbara Loden, who helped pioneer the New Hollywood movement but was almost entirely forgotten in her time. Her lone feature film, Wanda, wasn’t properly reevaluated as a groundbreaking achievement until many years after her death. The video essay below covers her entire all-too-short body of work. Read more
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Top 250 Best Films Ever Made
This was a massive undertaking that was years in the works. The video is available below, and there’s a bonus video available on the Patreon that runs through a bunch of runners up. The list is available on Letterboxd as well, which can make it easier for you to add any of the films to Read more
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