Articles by Evgeny Raev
On the Subjectivity of Gaze in 'The Silence of the Lambs'
Analysis of how cleverly and brilliantly the film works with the subjectivity of gaze — through whose eyes and how we look at what's happening in the film.
The Twin-Film Paradox
Why Hollywood keeps releasing nearly identical movies at the same time, plus a gallery of famous 'twin films.'
Old Tricks, New Faces: Now You See Me 3
The third “Now You See Me” brings back the original crew of magicians and adds a new generation of zoomers — but does that make the film truly magical?
The Difference Between “&” and “and” in Movie Credits
Why credits sometimes use an ampersand instead of the word “and”, and how the Writers Guild of America explains the distinction.
Framing in “Parasite”
A brief look at the cinematography and composition in “Parasite”: vertical movement, light, water, and the boundaries between the rich and the poor.
Fun Facts About 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'
Trivia about the making of Guy Ritchie's crime classic: lost scenes, casting surprises and its release story.
How They Stole the First Blockbuster
How copyright issues were handled a hundred years ago
The Defining Theme of 1999 Cinema
It's funny how several cult 1999 releases shared one idea: routine drives people mad, and they break free in the wildest ways.