Is “The Tree of Life” a Religious Film?
The Tree of Life is rooted in religious imagery and ideas, but the takeaway each person has from watching the film is uniquely their own.
In Making the Film “Amy” Were the Filmmakers Able to Shed Any Light on Amy Winehouse’s Demise?
Both Kapadia and his producer James Gay-Rees spoke about what it was like to make the film Amy and its effect on their perception of her.
In “The Tree of Life,” How are Grace and Nature Contrasted Through the Film’s Characters?
Malick poses that both grace and nature are part of our lives, part of existence, and both exist in harmony.
Why Do People Love or Hate “The Tree of Life?” What Makes it So Polarizing?
The Tree of Life is an atypical film in almost every way. It's not the type of material that resonates with some moviegoers due to its artistic style and lack of narrative.
Is Spike Jonze’s Future Better or Worse Off Than Our Present?
Unlike most movies set in the future, Her (2013) is not filled with dystopian warnings or ominous metallic gadgets.
How Did the Creators of “Amy” Gather Enough Found Footage to Make the Film?
The most difficult part of making "Amy" was finding footage that no one had ever seen before. Kapadia stated that when making his last film Senna (2010) everyone they interviewed wanted…
Does “Crash” Indirectly Perpetuate Some Racist and Classist Ideals?
One analysis of the film reveals Audre Lorde's "mythical norm" concept at play as an ignored undercurrent of the film's racial characterizations.
Why Is “Crash” So Loved or Hated By Audiences?
Crash is a hugely popular film and a Best Picture winner, but it's often viewed as a barrage of one-dimensional racism that is ineffective with its characterization.
How does “Crash” Represent W.E.B. Du Bois’ Concept of Double Consciousness Through Character Action?
Double consciousness refers to a confusion of identity based on racial prejudices. Crash demonstrates this idea in a few scenes, with one in particular.
In “Black Sails,” What Are We supposed to Think about Flint’s romance with Thomas?
When viewers first meet Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) on Black Sails, he’s all mystery. One can only guess as to what drove this man to become the stern-faced and stern-hearted pirate captain he…
In “Black Sails,” How Has the Power Dynamic Changed Now that Rackham and Bonny Have the Spanish Gold?
Jack Rackham (Toby Schmitz) and Anne Bonny (Clara Paget) aren’t exactly on top of the world on the second season of Black Sails. They’re both shamefully without a crew and barely clinging to a…
In Black Sails” will Silver’s Betrayal to Flint and His Crew Finally Cost him?
Black Sails’ John Silver (Luke Arnold) lives up to his name with his silver tongue. He’s a bit too clever for his own good; morphing from prisoner to reluctant pirate posing as a cook to…