Posts by Georgina Guthrie

The Polish-American immigrant who changed the face of animation

By Georgina Guthrie

Max Fleischer, creator of Betty Boop and the rotoscope, was one of the great cartoonists of the 20th century.

A brief history of food fights in the movies

By Georgina Guthrie

This messy, invariably entertaining cinematic staple can represent anarchy, revenge and sexual release.

Discover the secret ending to Picnic at Hanging Rock

By Georgina Guthrie

The unresolved conclusion to Peter Weir’s film is much more satisfying than the posthumously published final chapter.

How Ghost World inspired me to leave my quiet suburban town

By Georgina Guthrie

Daniel Clowes’ story of teenage apathy stirred in me a desire to break away and be alone.

Does Netflix deserve a place at Cannes?

By Georgina Guthrie

The festival has caused a stir by banning the digital distributor from its official competition.

How Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! became an unlikely feminist classic

By Georgina Guthrie

How many ’60s exploitation movies have you seen where women get to smoke, drink, drive and fight?

Why Heathers is the most scathing high school movie ever made

By Georgina Guthrie

Its focus on eating disorders, rape and school shootings makes this a uniquely subversive teen satire.

Discover this trilogy about being a foreigner in America

By Georgina Guthrie

How Wim Wenders’ 1970s Road Movie Trilogy captured the romantic lure of American culture.

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