The Gimmick That Won

brian hefele — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:01:54 +0200

First off, I have a lengthy, exciting essay/article in the works, but since it is more essay than article, it has taken a lot of research, and I have a higher priority project at the moment. Second, and more to the point of this article, I'd like to say that I think the Academy Awards are a big joke, laced with politics and petty rivalries. Still, as much disdain as I may have for them, it's hard not to get caught up in it at times, particularly when something wins purely based on a visual gimmick.

Overlooking the Hedge

brian hefele — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:18:02 +0200

This past Friday, I saw The Shining on the big screen for the first time. I've seen it in my own cozy setting myriad times, and once on a nasty digital projector as an assignment for a feminist film theory course. I've watched the film a lot, I've read a lot about the film, and I've written a bit about it as well. This article is bound to contain spoilers, but if you haven't already seen The Shining, you're some sort of spoiled anyhow.

brian hefele's untidy space: film

The Gimmick That Won

Overlooking the Hedge