How do animated shows like “Rick and Morty” draw such incredible celebrity talent?
Shows like "Rick and Morty" and "Bob's Burgers" feature a huge number of celebrity guest spots. Why are actors so interested in guest starring in animation?
Is “American Horror Story: Hotel” recycling horror tropes and clichés?
"American Horror Story: Hotel" contains many tropes and references to other horror films (and the genre at large) just within its pilot episode. Will the series become little more than a…
How does “The Walking Dead” use Alexandria and Morgan as means to contrast Rick with The Governor?
"The Walking Dead" is unlikely to transition Rick Grimes into a full-on bad guy, but his behavior and personality in Alexandria draw comparisons to his former mega-nemesis, The Governor.
In “The Leftovers” S1, how do the Guilty Remnant and Holy Wayne represent extreme versions of faith?
"The Leftovers" has two prominent religious entities in its first season: The Guilty Remnant and Holy Wayne. The two represent extreme takes on faith in a devastated world.
What social issues does “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” touch on?
While De Sica's film starring Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni lives on in cinematic history for some visually superficial reasons (ahem, striptease), "Yesterday, Today and…
Would Data on “Star Trek: The Next Generation” take the Kobayashi Maru, and would he pass?
Though not human, Data should be put up against the Kobayashi Maru scenario as a command-track member of Starfleet.
How does “Bates Motel” draw comparisons between Norman’s and Caleb’s relationships with Norma?
Both son and brother experience violent, inappropriate upbringings that lead them to seek excessive comfort from Norma and form unhealthy habits of attachment.
On “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” why is Sisko referred to as “captain”?
The confusion over Sisko's designation as "captain" stems from multiple meanings of the word.
In “Digging for Fire,” what is the metaphorical significance of the bone and gun?
The bone and the gun represent a buried part of the self. It's those mannerisms and lifestyle that define a person at one point in life, but get left behind when the next phase comes.
In “The Lion King,” what is Scar’s political ideology?
The treacherous Scar's political policies recall aspects of both fascism and communism, mixed with the hallmark characteristics of an opportunist, self-serving dictatorship.
What makes the ending of Stanley Kubrick’s “The Killing” ironic?
Johnny Clay and his gang of robbers successfully pull off their heist at the racetrack, but they don't end up getting too far with the cash.
How did “The Forbidden Room” filmmakers create the aged look of the film?
A tremendous amount of editing prowess and inventive special effects were necessary to transform the raw footage of "The Forbidden Room" into something visually spectacular and believably…