In this essay, Gillie Collins explores how Leave No Trace uses the unusual story of a father and daughter living in the woods to tell the classic coming of age narrative of parent-child separation. This is the third article in our Special Issue on Leave No Trace, which is now available as an ebook.
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Feminist Horror Special Issue: pitch us!
We are seeking pitches for our Special Issue about feminist perspectives on horror cinema. If you’d like to write for us, this is the best way to get started: this issue will be a launchpad for new talent at Seventh Row.
What to see at Fantasia Fest 2018
Montreal is currently hosting Fantasia, the largest and longest running genre cinema festival in North America. Elena Lazic highlights some films to keep an eye on.
Behind the Lens: Michael McDonough on Leave No Trace
Cinematographer Michael McDonough discusses collaborating with Debra Granik and the actors on Leave No Trace, choosing lenses, reflecting how the characters feel about their environment, and applying his TV experience. This is the second article in our Special Issue on Leave No Trace, which is now available as an ebook.
Debra Granik: ‘It is dangerous to tell a story with no villain’
In this interview, director Debra Granik discusses what made her want to turn this story into a film, her non-judgmental outlook on her characters, her research process, and her collaboration with her director of photography and lead actors. This is the first article in our Special Issue on Leave No Trace, which is now available as […]
Review: First Stripes depicts masculinity in training
First Stripes reveals how training designed to equalize recruits ends up reproducing a conservative set of norms.