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Where Does “Jurassic World” Fit in the “Jurassic Park” Canon?

When Colin Trevorrow announced "Jurassic World" was a direct sequel to "Jurassic Park," that confused a lot of people. Were the other two films no longer canon? As it turns out,…

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Could Humans Really Train Velociraptors?

In "Jurassic World," Owen Grady is a raptor specialist who trains the dinos to obey his commands. This might seem ridiculous at first glance, but really, it's not such a crazy idea.

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Is “The Searchers” Portrayal of Native Americans Problematic?

While it was an incredibly influential film, "The Searchers" is also quite controversial. Many critics have accused the film of racism, but does John Ford's magnum opus really hate…

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What are the Major Differences Between “RoboCop” and its 2014 Remake?

Both "RoboCop" 1987 and "RoboCop" 2014 follow a futuristic crime fighter with a penchant for shooting people, but the films majorly differ when it comes to central themes,…

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In “Calvary,” What is the Significance of the Opening quote by St. Augustine?

John Michael McDonagh's dark drama "Calvary" opens with a quote by St. Augustine that was also once used by Samuel Beckett. What's the significance of the quote? Perhaps it…

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What Does “Calvary” Have to Do with the Kubler-Ross Model (Five Stages of Grief)?

When writing "Calvary," director-screenwriter John Michael McDonagh structured the story around the Kubler-Ross model, better known as the five stages of grief.

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Why Are the Townsfolk in “Calvary” so Hateful?

In "Calvary," almost every character except Father James comes across as angry and spiteful, but this isn't the result of sloppy screenwriting or poor characterization. Instead, the…

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In “Jurassic World,” How Did the Special Effects Crew Create the Dinosaurs?

In "Jurassic World," the dinosaurs were created using a blend of practical effects and motion capture.

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What Does “Jurassic World” Say About Cynicism and Spectacle?

In "Jurassic World," customers are bored with boring old dinosaurs and want something new and exciting. Sound familiar? Perhaps this movie is actually commenting on summer blockbusters…

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Is Simon Masrani a Hero or a Corporate Villain?

In Colin Trevorrow's new monster movie, audiences are introduced to Simon Masrani, the new CEO of Jurassic World. But is Simon Masrani a good guy or bad guy? Well, the screenwriters…

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Did “Night Finds You” Do More to Reach the Thematic Expectations of “True Detective” Fans?

True Detective Season Two's second episode felt more like the True Detective many fans were expecting, but still has room to grow.

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Does “Hot Girls Wanted” Ignore that Pornography is a Reflection of Societal Demands?

Pornography is a complex, human creation. It is a reflection of society, not a cause of its ills. Yet the material of Hot Girls Wanted ignores that nuance and offers a generalized takeaway of…

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