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Did Only the Last Sequence in “Run Lola Run” Actually Happen, or Did All Three?

Run Lola Run "ends" three times. Is one of them supposed to be the true ending, or are all three plausible results of her actions?

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At The End of “Taxi Driver,” What Happens?

There's a lot of debate about the ending of "Taxi Driver." Did Travis Bickle survive the bloody shoot-out or did he die on that sofa?

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Why Shoot “The Blue Room” Using Academy Ratio?

The use of Academy ratio in The Blue Room adds to the feeling of confinement and claustrophobia put forth by the character and the story.

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How Does the Narrative Structure of “The Blue Room” Serve the Film’s Material?

The film utilizes a wonderfully-edited back-and-forth timeline of events that already happened to tell a brief tale through complex emotions.

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In “The Blue Room,” Who Actually Committed the Crime?

Examining clues in dialogue and facial expression can indicate who may have been the actual killer in The Blue Room

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In “The Blue Room,” What’s the Significance of the Flies on the Walls in the Courtroom?

The flies are a way of connecting the beginning and the end of the story - the two blue rooms - symbolically encapsulating the affair.

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How is “Taxi Driver” Connected to Two Assassination Attempts?

Screenwriter Paul Schrader was inspired to write a story about a would-be assassin by reading the diary of a real-life assassin. Only when "Taxi Driver" hit the big screen, it…

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What is “The Simpsons” Most Controversial Episode?

The Simpsons has offended cities, countries, fans, critics, and cast members. Which episode does this author deem the most controversial of all time?

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How Does “The Good Wife” Compare to “Canterbury’s Law,” Margulies’ Previous Failed Law Show?

Canterbury's Law was The Good Wife if the latter had done everything wrong in terms of its execution of what could have been a great television opportunity.

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On “The Good Wife,” Why Does Alicia Stay Married to Peter?

After the progression of the show over its many seasons, why is she still married to him? Does their marriage retain any purpose?

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How Did “The Good Wife” Make it Appear that Margulies and Panjabi Filmed S6 Finale Scenes Together?

The cast of "The Good Wife" has confirmed the Marguiles-Panjabi scenes in the Season 6 finale were faked. The show created the illusion that the actresses were in the same room through…

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How Did The Human Sacrifice in “The Temple of Doom” Survive After His Heart Was Ripped Out?

A few theories exist, but simply attributing the act to some form of black magic is the most plausible answer.

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