‘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.
Aurora Amidon(Contributor)
The Power of Jeon Do-yeon’s Silence in ‘Secret Sunshine’
Jeon delivers a jaw-dropping performance as a grieving mother.
The Ending of ‘Palm Springs’ Explained
So... what's up with those dinosaurs?
The Ending of ‘American Psycho’ Explained
What really happens to the serial killer that you hate to love?
It’s Time to Rewatch ‘Breaking Bad’
There's never a bad time to click "play" on the show that redefined modern television.
The Suspense of Off-Screen Action in ‘Night Moves’
In Kelly Reichardt's thriller, the most intense moments are the ones you don't get to see.
The Sacred Frog Storm in ‘Magnolia’
Two hours and forty-five minutes into 'Magnolia,' frogs start falling from the sky. Here's why that's the perfect ending.
Reframing the Two Love Stories in ‘The Souvenir’
Joanna Hogg's film considers how we should reflect on difficult memories.
The Endurance of the Bromance in 2019
As 2020 begins, we reflect on the portrayal of masculinity at the end of the decade.
Spielberg, Tarkovsky, and the Power of an Invisible Long Take
Sometimes the most impressive long-take is one you don't notice is a long-take.
