The Definitives

Dear Readers,

The Definitives is a collection of essays about my favorite movies. Each piece blends critical analysis with an exploration of film history, formal techniques, interpretation, and personal appreciation. New entries appear exclusively to DFR’s Patreon community, and then become available on this site after about six months. Consider joining Patreon to support DFR.

I hope these essays deepen your love for cinema and help you discover some new favorites.

Brian Eggert
Critic, Essayist, Founder
Deep Focus Review

  1. The Shining title image
  2. Meet John Doe title image
  3. Onibaba title image
  4. Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles title image
  5. Do the Right Thing title image
  6. 28 Days Later title image
  7. Topsy-Turvy title image
  8. Happy-Go-Lucky
  9. being-there-1979-hal-ashby