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Welcome to the film-related musings, complaints, and comments of Zack Clopton, an amateur film-critic, scholar, and screenwriter. Featured here are Director's Report Cards, essays, and other reviews. Enjoy!

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Friday, October 2, 2026

Halloween 2026: October 2nd

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Stigmata (1999) It has been observed that horror fans, once they watch one installment of a film series, feel the need to watch the rem...

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

OSCARS 2026: Sentimental Value (2025)

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This is not a hard and fast rule, for nothing ever is, but: Once a director gets the Academy's attention, they tend to notice you again....

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Director Report Card: Danny Boyle (1997)

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5. A Life Less Ordinary The director, writer, and producer trio of Danny Boyle, John Hodge, and Andrew MacDonald had considerable succe...

Friday, July 4, 2025

Director Report Card: Danny Boyle (1996)

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4. Trainspotting In at least one interview , Danny Boyle has described himself as a punk when he was a kid, which greatly informed the k...

Monday, May 12, 2025

Director Report Card: Jake Schreier (2012)

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Nobody likes to admit it but success in the entertainment industry does, indeed, seem to be about who you know more often than not. Take, fo...

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