How Does “Creed” Revive the “Rocky” Franchise for a New Generation?
With "Creed," Sylvester Stallone passes the torch to a younger filmmaker.
Ask the Expert: Cinematographer Edward Lachman Answers our Questions on “Carol”
Legendary cinematographer Edward Lachman talks about the look and feel of "Carol" and his style of working with director Todd Haynes.
How does the opening of “Jules and Jim” define the narrative and thematic tone of the film?
Much of what has established "Jules and Jim" as one of the pinnacle achievements of French New Wave can be seen in the early minutes of the film.
What is the difference between film noir and the crime film?
How are the crime film and film noir genres different?
What is the real-life story of the Hollywood blacklist depicted in “Trumbo”?
The Hollywood blacklist depicted in "Trumbo" damaged lives and kept great talent away from contributing to the movie industry until it ended in 1960.
The One To Watch for Lily Tomlin: “Grace And Frankie” S01E06 - “The Earthquake”
Picking just one episode of "Grace and Frankie" to watch is a tough assignment, but, for Tomlin’s performance alone, rewatch Season 1, Episode 6: “The Earthquake.”
How does “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” represent women?
How does "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" represent women through its four central female characters: Rey, Maz, Phasma, and Leia?
Why did the film adaptation of “Tomb Raider” fail to live up to its source material?
Although it can be easy to blame a film studio’s desire to profit from the name recognition and/or nostalgia of a video game, neither of those reasons applies to why the "Lara Croft: Tomb…
Was “Miracle on 34th Street” unusually pro-woman for 1947?
Maureen O'Hara's character in "Miracle on 34th Street" was an intelligent, capable divorced woman with a high-level job and a good sense of self.
Is “Mad Max: Fury Road” an example of modern “pure cinema”?
"Mad Max: Fury Road" contains more than a few moments where the story can advance, character depth can be relayed, and alliances can be formed from little more than a look or a movement.…
How has the character of Max evolved for “Mad Max: Fury Road”?
The Max character portrayed by Tom Hardy in "Fury Road" is much different from Mel Gibson's Max of the 1970s and 1980s, as he has evolved into the broken-down consequence of a lonely…
Why is the Santa of “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” an original and strange figure?
The Claus of "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus" is motivated by real-world suffering and pain to help alleviate the hardships of children. The 80's animation is based on a book…