Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Trauma, and Humor
In Season 4, Kimmy learns some important life lessons.
Angela Morrison
Dramatic Irony and Character Deaths
We explore the cinematic trope wherein a character dies at the beginning of the plot.
The Long Reigning Queen of French Cinema
Agnès Varda has directed dozens of unique, dreamy-yet-realist films over the past 60 years.
Beyond Westeros: Where You Can See Your ‘Game of Thrones’ Favorites Next
These actors and actresses have proven their talents on 'Game of Thrones,' and their upcoming projects are just as promising.
For Nicole Kidman, There Is No Average Performance
A look back on some of Ms. Kidman’s most iconic, peculiar, and impressive performances. A few days ago, I finally had the pleasure of seeing Sofia Coppola’s latest film, The Beguiled. Among all of th…
The Classic Hollywood Charm of Cary Grant
Suave, gracious, debonair --- he personifies the idealized world of American cinema.
If Hollywood Royalty Exists, It Begins With The Coppola Family
The family’s influence is vast, stretching across many genres and many eras.
A Conversation With ‘Hot Girls Wanted’ Filmmakers Jill Bauer and Ronna Gradus
The two documentarians shared their thoughts on filmmaking, technology, and telling stories about relationships.
Lynchian Doubles: ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘Lost Highway’
Lynch’s two films are filled with dualities, and they double each other as well.
All Alone is All We Are: ‘Six Feet Under’ and Grief on Television
The HBO series never sugar coated truths about loss and death.
