Screenosophy: Is there such a thing as “mere” or meaningless entertainment?
Diminishing the significance of entertainment allows those who create it to abnegate responsibility — after all, it's "only" entertainment. If entertainment is inherently…
What events in Russia’s past does “Stalker” allude to?
Andrei Tarkovsky's dystopian classic references the country's nuclear era.
The One To Watch for Sharp Satire: “Silicon Valley” S02E06 - “Homicide”
Looking for one to (re)watch from "Silicon Valley"? Look no further than S2E6 "Homicide."
What has been the Catholic media response to “Spotlight”?
"Spotlight" has tended towards favorable reviews from the Catholic community who remains outraged at the reality of the subject.
Who really wrote “Citizen Kane”? Why was there controversy over the screenwriting credit?
The screenwriting credit is shared by Herman J. Mankiewicz and Orson Welles, but an ugly dispute took place over the authorship of the script.
Would the “Harry Potter” films have benefited from the mention of squibs?
In a world so rich with social issues, why leave out one of Harry Potter's classes of outcast people?
How did Tom Hardy approach playing both Kray brothers in “Legend”?
Tom Hardy was originally conceived as just one of the Kray brothers in "Legend," but was interested in playing both for their vast differences.
Why was “Collateral’s” use of digital technology so significant?
While "Collateral" wasn't the first film to be shot using digital technology, Michael Mann's action odyssey is certainly one of the most significant the the early stages of…
Does “Blue Velvet” contain Freudian elements?
Not only is David Lynch's "Blue Velvet" notable for its neo-noir style and heavy use of light and dark symbolism, but it also contains Freudian elements, such as the Oedipus complex…
How does “Casual” depict teenage sexuality?
"Casual" does not condescend or criticize in its portrayal of a teenager exploring her sexuality, nor does it demonize the poor adult role models in the show.
Why is “Son of Saul” controversial?
"Son of Saul" raises the question: how should cinema depict the Holocaust, and should it even attempt to do it at all?
How does “Jules and Jim” use rapid montage and handheld cinematography?
An example of French New Wave innovation, "Jules and Jim" makes use of rapid cutting montage and handheld cinematography to tell its story and reveal character motivations.