Astrophysics in Pop-Culture: “Kingsman” and “The Lazarus Effect” in “Science Goes to the Movies”?
Curious about pop-culture's representation of the mad-scientist, attempting to play God and paying the price? In this episode of Science Goes to the Movies (presented by Cuny.tv), Co-hosts…
Cryptography in “The Imitation Game” and “Into the Woods” in Cuny.tv’s “Science Goes to the Movies”?
"The Imitation Game" is dissected by cryptologist Rosario Gennaro to discuss Alan Turing's contributions to computer science and artificial intelligence, including a method called…
In “The Shining,” who is the woman in room 237
The woman in room 237 is a character from the novel - a woman who killed herself in the hotel room bathroom during an affair back in the 1920s.
How Does the Ending of “The Shining” Differ from Stephen King’s Novel?
Jack Torrance's fate in Stanley Kubrick's seminal horror flick takes a few liberties with the original paperback.
At the End of “The Shining,” Why is Jack in the Photo of The Overlook’s July 4th, 1921 Party?
The ballroom photograph at the very end suggests the reincarnation of Jack.
What Exactly is “The Shine” in “The Shining”?
Being able to shine means being able to communicate with others using the mind, and gives people the ability to see things that have happened in the past, or will happen in the future.
What Do “Run Lola Run” and “Crash” Have in Common?
Nobody is immune to the influence of others, no matter how benign a relationship or interaction between two people may be, its impact can be far more significant than it seems.
What Is the Significance of “Run Lola Run’s” Opening Quotations?
The two quotes offered by Tykwer at the beginning of Run Lola Run set the thematic tone of the film to follow.
In “Run Lola Run,” What Is The Meaning of Lola’s Screaming?
Lola's screaming is characteristic of her trying to break the rules of the game of life - she attempts to eliminate chance, making things end the way she wants.
In “Run Lola Run,” Who Is The Man In The Ambulance?
The man in the ambulance in Run Lola Run is the bank security guard, who Lola encounters earlier in each segment.
Why Does “Run Lola Run” Incorporate Animated Sequences?
According to the film's director, the animated sequences in Run Lola Run were just part of his experimental filmmaking process.
How Does “Run Lola Run” Demonstrate Chaos Theory’s Butterfly Effect?
Run Lola Run employs the butterfly effect to show how seemingly insignificant interactions with someone can cause ripples of substantial difference in their lives.