Essays

Lost Pilot Episode Sawyer Alone

The ‘Lost’ Pilot Episode Just Keeps Getting Better With Age

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In the latest Episode column, we revisit the bold, beautiful two-part premiere of Lost.

Donnie Darko Explained

The Ending of ‘Donnie Darko’ Explained

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One of the most complex portrayals of time travel in film history, the ending of ‘Donnie Darko’ is filled with clues and double meanings.

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The Heartfelt Long Con of ‘Better Call Saul’

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The story of a sleazy lawyer’s descent into amorality pulled off one of the most meaningful series finales in recent history by becoming the one thing none of us dared hope for: a redemption story.

Gilmore Girls They Shoot Gilmores Dont They

Once Upon a Time, ‘Gilmore Girls’ Danced the Night Away

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In season three’s “They Shoot Gilmores, Don’t They?” Rory and Lorelai get in over their heads at a 24-hour dance marathon.

Arrebato

Bury Me in Celluloid: The Feverish Cinemania of ‘Arrebato’

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Movies are one hell of a drug. Also, drugs are one hell of a drug.

Y Tu Mama Tambien

‘Y Tu Mamá También’: A Eulogy to Adolescence

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20 years later, Alfonso Cuarón’s film remains one of the most honest and sobering portrayals of the journey from adolescence to adulthood.

After Yang

How ‘After Yang’ Recalls Kogonada’s Video Essays

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A remixed film within a film leaves viewers reflecting on the nature of life and the moving image.

Euphoria Season 2 Finale Zendaya

The ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Finale Presents a Tangled Web of Abuse

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In our last recap of the season, we break down what the show is really about.