How to Read the Climax of ‘A Few Good Men’ Like a Fight Scene
We think we're entitled, as it were, to this great screenplay analysis. Read More
December 11, 2020
The Queue
What Lies Beneath: The Metaphorical Power of the Basement
If I were a character in a movie I simply would not go into the basement. Read More
December 9, 2020
Interpreting the Apocalyptic Dream of ‘Angel’s Egg’
Mamoru Oshii's underrated masterpiece 'Angel's Egg' is difficult to understand. But that's kind of the point. Read More
December 7, 2020
How Pixar Animates Realistic-Looking Clothing
This is like when you want to eat animated food but it's clothing. Read More
December 4, 2020
When is it Fair Use to Show a Trademark in a Film or TV Show?
Ever wondered what the deal is with films and TV shows using the logos and trademarks of known brands? Here's… Read More
December 2, 2020
The Identity Crisis of Internet Horror
As if the infernal screech of dial-up wasn't scary enough. Read More
November 30, 2020
Something in the Air: The Dangerous Beauty of ‘Black Narcissus’
Not with a bang, but with a wimple, as it were. Read More
November 27, 2020
Fade Into You: The Psychological Reckoning of Ingmar Bergman’s ‘Persona’
'Persona' isn't just a masterpiece. It's a psychological breakthrough. Read More
November 25, 2020