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| cine·phile | \ˈsi-nə-ˌfī(-ə)l\ |


a devotee of motion pictures

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        • THE SABBATICAL: Whittingham’s Ode To Art & Self-PreservationTHE SABBATICAL: Whittingham’s Ode To Art & Self-PreservationJuly 13, 2017
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        • How Color Is The Key To Unlocking Netflix’s Subversive Cult Body-Horror Hit ‘The Perfection’

          How Color Is The Key To Unlocking Netflix’s Subversive Cult Body-Horror Hit ‘The Perfection’

          January 24, 2022
        • ‘The Velvet Underground’ review: Music doc from Todd Haynes brilliantly reintroduces important counterculture voices to a new generation [Grade: A] (Mill Valley Film Festival)

          ‘The Velvet Underground’ review: Music doc from Todd Haynes brilliantly reintroduces important counterculture voices to a new generation [Grade: A] (Mill Valley Film Festival)

          January 24, 2022
        • Why The Shimmer in ‘Annihilation’ is an allegory for the U.S.’s foreign policy [Retrospective]

          Why The Shimmer in ‘Annihilation’ is an allegory for the U.S.’s foreign policy [Retrospective]

          January 24, 2022
        • Martin Scorsese’s timeless ‘Boxcar Bertha’ and the Marxist undertones of his often overlooked early classic [Retrospective]

          Martin Scorsese’s timeless ‘Boxcar Bertha’ and the Marxist undertones of his often overlooked early classic [Retrospective]

          January 24, 2022
        • Free Guy’s Marxist Parallels To John Carpenter’s They Live

          Free Guy’s Marxist Parallels To John Carpenter’s They Live

          January 24, 2022
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  • Interviews
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        • Interview With Jason James, Director Of ENTANGLEMENTInterview With Jason James, Director Of ENTANGLEMENTFebruary 10, 2018
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        • ‘Entertainment right now can be sinister’: Jane Schoenbrun on ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’

          ‘Entertainment right now can be sinister’: Jane Schoenbrun on ‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’

          May 30, 2022
        • Interstellar improv: Don Lake spills on the stars behind Netflix’s ‘Space Force’

          Interstellar improv: Don Lake spills on the stars behind Netflix’s ‘Space Force’

          May 30, 2022
        • Interview: Pamela Adlon on Bringing Out the Dead for the Final Season of Better Things

          Interview: Pamela Adlon on Bringing Out the Dead for the Final Season of Better Things

          May 30, 2022
        • Interview: Kristen Stewart on Channeling Princess Diana for Pablo Larraín’s Spencer

          Interview: Kristen Stewart on Channeling Princess Diana for Pablo Larraín’s Spencer

          May 30, 2022
        • Interview: Jane Campion on The Power of the Dog and the Myth of the American West

          Interview: Jane Campion on The Power of the Dog and the Myth of the American West

          May 30, 2022
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        • Amazon’s Viewing Numbers Leak With ‘Man In The High Castle’ Scoring BigAmazon’s Viewing Numbers Leak With ‘Man In The High Castle’ Scoring BigMarch 16, 2018
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        • Read an excerpt from an SF Indiefest award-winning local screenplay

          Read an excerpt from an SF Indiefest award-winning local screenplay

          May 30, 2022
        • 12 Best Original Netflix Movies, Ranked

          12 Best Original Netflix Movies, Ranked

          January 24, 2022
        • Jurassic World: Why There Can Never Be Another Park

          Jurassic World: Why There Can Never Be Another Park

          January 24, 2022
        • 13 Scariest Scenes from The Haunting Series That Terrified Us on Netflix

          13 Scariest Scenes from The Haunting Series That Terrified Us on Netflix

          January 24, 2022
        • 10 Scariest Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked

          10 Scariest Horror Movies of All Time, Ranked

          January 24, 2022
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  • Shorts & Vignettes
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        • “DISCREET” Berlinale Interview“DISCREET” Berlinale InterviewJune 8, 2017
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        • Watch The Trailer For My New Short Film, “Dave’s Last Night on Earth”

          Watch The Trailer For My New Short Film, “Dave’s Last Night on Earth”

          November 19, 2018
        • The Berlinale 2017 Highlight Reel

          The Berlinale 2017 Highlight Reel

          June 8, 2017
        • “DISCREET” Berlinale Interview

          “DISCREET” Berlinale Interview

          June 8, 2017
        • Roasted Chicken Recipe (Trading Post, Cloverdale, CA)

          Roasted Chicken Recipe (Trading Post, Cloverdale, CA)

          June 8, 2017
        • LA LA LAND takes field-leading 8 ACCA wins, including Best Picture and Best Director for Damien Chazelle

          LA LA LAND takes field-leading 8 ACCA wins, including Best Picture and Best Director for Damien Chazelle

          February 9, 2017
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  • Creative Corner
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        • Is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom An Apocalyptic Film?Is Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom An Apocalyptic Film?March 14, 2018
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        • David Dastmalchian Discusses Career, “Late Night with the Devil,” Dream Collaborations, and More

          David Dastmalchian Discusses Career, “Late Night with the Devil,” Dream Collaborations, and More

          August 22, 2024
        • June Squibb and Josh Margolin Dish on “Thelma”

          June Squibb and Josh Margolin Dish on “Thelma”

          June 29, 2024
        • Boots Riley Talks ”I’m a Virgo,” ”Sorry to Bother You,” Oakland, Gaza, & Leftist Politics

          Boots Riley Talks ”I’m a Virgo,” ”Sorry to Bother You,” Oakland, Gaza, & Leftist Politics

          November 9, 2023
        • Marc Turtletaub Talks ”Jules,” Sir Ben Kingsley, Producing, Directing, & More

          Marc Turtletaub Talks ”Jules,” Sir Ben Kingsley, Producing, Directing, & More

          September 1, 2023
        • Jason Lazarus on ”Skull Island,” ”The Gates,” Influences, and the Art of Composing for Film

          Jason Lazarus on ”Skull Island,” ”The Gates,” Influences, and the Art of Composing for Film

          July 21, 2023
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Other Professional Publications

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou

In this section, you will find my professionally published articles that aren’t centered around film criticism or interviews.

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Queens Of The MCU: 20 Things They Have To Do To Be In The Marvel Movies

Queens Of The MCU: 20 Things They Have To Do To Be In The Marvel Movies

[Published at The Talko] It’s not easy being a woman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) surrounded by the plethora...

By Alex Arabian February 26, 2019 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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20 Celebs Who Actually Found Their Soulmates On Set

20 Celebs Who Actually Found Their Soulmates On Set

[Published at The Talko] Ever wonder how actors wind up dating and falling in love on set? It happens more often...

By Alex Arabian November 30, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Final Trailer: Rami Malek Is Center Stage As Another Queen Song Is Highlighted

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Final Trailer: Rami Malek Is Center Stage As Another Queen Song Is Highlighted

“Bohemian Rhapsody” has been one of the most anticipated films ever since it was announced that Rami Malek was cast as Freddie...

By Alex Arabian November 19, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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‘Destroyer’ Trailer: Nicole Kidman’s Detective Faces Demons & A Traumatic Past

‘Destroyer’ Trailer: Nicole Kidman’s Detective Faces Demons & A Traumatic Past

Nicole Kidman has been on a roll lately with her choice of projects. The Oscar winner (“The Hours“) was nominated for...

By Alex Arabian November 19, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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‘The Land of Steady Habits’ Trailer: Nicole Holofcener Returns With Another Empathic Comedy

‘The Land of Steady Habits’ Trailer: Nicole Holofcener Returns With Another Empathic Comedy

Ben Mendelsohn is one of the finest actors of his generation. Eight years ago, that statement would seem like a gross...

By Alex Arabian November 19, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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Steven Spielberg Was Worried He Made ‘Saving Private Ryan’ “Too Tough” For Audiences To Endure

Steven Spielberg Was Worried He Made ‘Saving Private Ryan’ “Too Tough” For Audiences To Endure

It was ranked #10 on the American Film Institute’s 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time, #8 on their list of...

By Alex Arabian November 19, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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HBO Explains Why ‘Sharp Objects’ Won’t Come Back For Season 2

HBO Explains Why ‘Sharp Objects’ Won’t Come Back For Season 2

Gillian Flynn has effortlessly made the leap from novelist to screenwriter over the past five years. She turned heads as a...

By Alex Arabian November 19, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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Ben Affleck Correctly Predicted The Rise Of Spotify & Netflix 15 Years Ago

Ben Affleck Correctly Predicted The Rise Of Spotify & Netflix 15 Years Ago

[Published at The Playlist] Hey, it’s #ThrowbackThursday and each week we look to the past and highlight something in cinema history that’s...

By Alex Arabian July 25, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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‘Star Trek’ Star Zachary Quinto Says Tarantino’s ‘Trek’ Film May Feature The Reboot Cast

‘Star Trek’ Star Zachary Quinto Says Tarantino’s ‘Trek’ Film May Feature The Reboot Cast

[Published at The Playlist] The “Star Trek” franchise has had a bit of a renaissance recently. “Star Trek: Discovery” is...

By Alex Arabian July 4, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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Netflix Orders New Martial Arts Series ‘Wu Assassins’ From ‘The Raid’ Star Iko Uwais

Netflix Orders New Martial Arts Series ‘Wu Assassins’ From ‘The Raid’ Star Iko Uwais

[Published at The Playlist] Netflix currently has more than 300 original television programs in its pipeline, an astounding level of...

By Alex Arabian July 4, 2018 Film News, Professional Publications No Comments
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