What is the biggest change “The Revenant” makes from its source novel?
"The Revenant" gives Glass a son, who was not in the source novel. This character is a catalyst for the movie's events and enables a hallmark Iñárritu ending that would not be…
How does “On the Waterfront” use Christian symbolism and imagery?
"On the Waterfront" uses Christ-like figures and visual allusions to Christian iconography to tell a story of ethics and concern for our fellow humans.
Who is the true hero of “Casablanca”?
Laszlo is a model resistance fighter who inspires heroism in others, while the more flawed Rick is the type of hero the rest of us might hope to become.
How is “Julia” a story of female empowerment and friendship?
"Julia" shows how one woman, with the help of a self-empowered female friend, finds the ability within herself to be heroic.
Why don’t the characters of black comedies like “Seinfeld” and “Arrested Development” ever change?
Black comedies like "Seinfeld," "Arrested Development" and "Peep Show" feature characters who don't evolve, show weak moral substance and lead a static existence.
What camera, editing and design techniques does “The Big Short” use to humanize its characters?
In this "Below the Line" featurette about "The Big Short" (2015), the film's production team discusses how the camera and editing techniques and design elements combine to…
The One To Watch for Catriona Balfe and 1740s Scottish Politics: “Outlander” S01E05 - “Rent”
Episode 5 of "Outlander" is the one to watch to understand the complicated politics of the show and to appreciate the depth of the performance of Caitriona Balfe.
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.