Jappers and Janglers
14 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Film 'Death by Hanging' Offers Timely Critique of Tennessee Execution · A blog post connects Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike to the 1968 film 'Death by Hanging'.
- Review: 'Blaze' Biopic Fails to Capture Musician's Complex Legacy · A film critic argues that the biopic 'Blaze' is pretentious and fails to honor outlaw musician Blaze Foley's music and life.
- Film 'The Den' Explores Internet Dangers and Human Connection · Review of the 2013 film 'The Den' examines its portrayal of online risks and human connection.
- Author plans review series for early 2010s screenlife films · Writer announces review series on early 2010s screenlife cinema about internet culture.
- Author Reflects on the Long-Running 'Up' Documentary Series · A writer recounts watching the 1964 'Seven Up!' documentary and marvels at its ambitious tracking of children into adulthood.
- Review: Jane Schoenbrun's 'We're All Going to the World's Fair' Explores Ephemeral Online Connections · Jane Schoenbrun's low-budget horror film explores the emotional depth and ephemerality of online relationships.
- Millennium Actress: Satoshi Kon's Forgotten Anime Masterpiece · Chase Padusniak argues Satoshi Kon's 2001 film Millennium Actress deserves recognition despite its obscurity.
- Blogger Reflects on First Watch of Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing', Questions Its Ending · An anonymous blogger praises Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' but criticizes the film's MLK/Malcolm X ending as empty both-sides-ism.
- Perfect Blue Endures as Cult Hit Despite Subcultural Saturation · A rewatch reveals Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue remains a powerful cult film, prompting reflection on past fads.
- Documentary 'American Movie' Explores Ambition and Failure in Wisconsin · Directors Chris Smith and Sarah Price capture the complex life of aspiring filmmaker Mark Borchardt in their 1999 documentary.
- Review: 'Maddie's Secret' Camp Comedy Fails to Resolve Eating Disorder Themes · Film critic reviews 'Maddie's Secret' as a campy comedy that struggles with its serious subject matter.
- Scorsese's The King of Comedy resonates with 2026 internet fame culture · Essay argues 1982 Scorsese film mirrors modern influencer and parasocial culture.
- John Cassavetes’ Love Streams redefines the purpose of film · Essay analyzes John Cassavetes' 1984 film Love Streams and its rejection of entertainment.
- Akira Kurosawa's 1948 Drunken Angel analyzed for post-war thematic depth · Film review examines Akira Kurosawa's 1948 drama Drunken Angel and its post-WWII context.