Backrooms: Spoilers and Analysis – ScreenHub Entertainment

Translating the Backrooms from a surreal horror short into a feature film was always going to be a challenge, because one of the things that matters most in feature cinema, or longer form fiction in general, is a strong character to carry you through the narrative. And you have to ask the question how it relates to the situation the characters are in. Jack Torrance … Continue reading Backrooms: Spoilers and Analysis – ScreenHub Entertainment

Happiness And The Self: The Philosophy Of Spike Jonze’s ‘Her’ – ScreenHub Entertainment

Disclaimer: This post contains spoilers for Spike Jonze’s Her. Her, written and directed by Spike Jonze (Jackass, Being John Malkovich), is one of the few films with a runtime of over 2 hours that truly uses it. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara, and Chris Pratt, Her brings in an all-star cast and delivers some of the best subtle and emotional performances in film. … Continue reading Happiness And The Self: The Philosophy Of Spike Jonze’s ‘Her’ – ScreenHub Entertainment