Grief on Trial in ‘Pieces of a Woman’
In Kornél Mundruczó's English-language debut for Netflix, a grieving mother bears her loss for the world to see.
Aurora Amidon(Contributor)
The Ending and Post-Credits Sequence of ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Explained
In this DC superhero sequel, love conquers all.
The Cathartic Power of ‘Sense and Sensibility’
For its 25th anniversary, we look at how Ang Lee and Emma Thompson's adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel subverts expectations of female heroines.
Landscape as Metaphor in ‘Brokeback Mountain’
Ang Lee shoots his subjects predominantly in long lenses to convey a sense of inescapable loneliness.
‘Zodiac’ and Setting the Scene for a Serial Killer
In the first scene of 'Zodiac,' David Fincher makes it clear that catching a killer is no easy feat.
Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ and the Aesthetics of Justice
With this prototypical film noir, Fritz Lang crafts a universe in which telling the difference between good and evil is no easy feat.
‘Brighton Rock’ and the Iconography of Film Noir
John Boulting's sinister adaptation examines the religious undertones of the film noir genre.
The Ending of ‘Ad Astra’ Explained
The greatest space films tell us something new about our own humanity, and 'Ad Astra' is no exception.
‘Dazed and Confused’ and Richard Linklater’s Commitment to Nostalgia
For his sixtieth birthday, we look back at what makes Linklater's ode to the 70's such a classic.
The Power of Jeon Do-yeon’s Silence in ‘Secret Sunshine’
Jeon delivers a jaw-dropping performance as a grieving mother.
