Skip to main content

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now

Peter Suderman

    Latest articles by Peter Suderman

    Culture
    Mass Effect is a science fiction game franchise about the joys of small talkMass Effect is a science fiction game franchise about the joys of small talk
    Culture

    The new Mass Effect: Andromeda extends the popular series’ commitment to conversation.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    King Kong is a chest-beating reminder that visual effects can be as engaging as human actorsKing Kong is a chest-beating reminder that visual effects can be as engaging as human actors
    Culture

    The great gorilla is Hollywood’s original visual effects movie star.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    Logan succeeds by understanding that Wolverine is a character first, a superhero secondLogan succeeds by understanding that Wolverine is a character first, a superhero second
    Culture

    Director James Mangold’s subtle defiance of superhero movie convention is a nod to Wolverine’s comic book history.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    How film projection got so complicated — and how it can make or break your movie experienceHow film projection got so complicated — and how it can make or break your movie experience
    Culture

    From 35mm to 3D IMAX, the history of movies is a history of film technology.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    Why Keanu Reeves is a perfect action starWhy Keanu Reeves is a perfect action star
    Culture

    Not all films understand how to utilize the actor’s inherent blankness. Those that do benefit greatly.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    Stephen King’s hierarchy of scares remains the best explanation of how horror movies workStephen King’s hierarchy of scares remains the best explanation of how horror movies work
    Culture

    The new horror sequel Rings aims for jump-scares, not terror. That’s an important distinction.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    The Resident Evil movie template is enduring, brainless, and sneakily brilliantThe Resident Evil movie template is enduring, brainless, and sneakily brilliant
    Culture

    The Final Chapter provides an intriguing new lens through which to view the reliably braindead series.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    Ben Affleck should stop acting and stick to what he does best: directingBen Affleck should stop acting and stick to what he does best: directing
    Culture

    The recent Live by Night is a perfect example of Affleck’s strengths behind the camera overshadowing his work in front of it.

    By Peter Suderman
    Culture
    Martin Scorsese makes Hollywood’s most powerful movies about lonelinessMartin Scorsese makes Hollywood’s most powerful movies about loneliness
    Culture

    From Taxi Driver to the new Silence, the director’s films are obsessed with isolation.

    By Peter Suderman
    Movies
    No one will admit they love Underworld movies. But people keep seeing them.No one will admit they love Underworld movies. But people keep seeing them.
    Movies

    Blood Wars is the latest entry in the venerable just-good-enough-to-be-profitable film series.

    By Peter Suderman