Ask a Filmmaker: What Is the Frame Rate of the Human Eye?
Say it with me: The eye is not a camera! Read More
May 24, 2023
Science
The Most Annoying Mad Scientist Cliche is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fault
‘Frankenstein’ brought it to the movies, but Mary Shelley’s not to blame. Read More
September 13, 2020
Exploring the Many Faces of Parasitism with ‘Parasite’
Exploring Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece by breaking down the title. Read More
April 14, 2020
13 Great Movies About Heroic Scientists and Healthcare Workers
We need them more than ever right now, but some movies have already shown their appreciation for the real heroes. Read More
April 2, 2020
The Science of ‘The Invisible Man’
Movies have been exploring the concept of invisibility for decades, but how far have scientists come to make it a… Read More
March 4, 2020
Why Movies Love Blue Butterflies Best
There are some good reasons we have warm feelings towards blue insects. Read More
February 27, 2020
No, We’re Not About to See ‘Contagion’ Come True
Let's all just take a deep breath and talk science for a minute. Read More
January 31, 2020
Jon Avnet and Walton Goggins on Embracing Mercy Through Perception in ‘Three Christs’
We talk with the director and actor about inhabiting a delusional headspace and our country's desperate demand for care. Read More
January 8, 2020
Netflix’s ‘Exhibit A’ Will Change How You Experience True Crime
Science gets its starring role in this true crime docuseries, but not without some suspicion. Read More
July 15, 2019