In “Game of Thrones,” are Outsiders the Most Powerful Characters?
Game of Thrones' characters such as Ned Stark, Jon Snow, and Tyrion Lannister may be outsiders, but they seem to emerge as the most powerful figures in the story.
“Winter Sleep” Claims to Be an Adaptation of a Story by Anton Chekhov, But is It?
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Palme d’Or winner, "Winter Sleep", is purportedly an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s short story "The Wife". However, the film expands on the short…
Is There a Link Between “Nymphomaniac” & Tarkovsky’s films? What About their Treatment of Women?
"Nymphomaniac" is rife with references to the cinema of Andrey Tarkovsky, but one would be at a loss trying to connect this ironically nihilistic film with the spiritual cinema of the…
Why Was Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac” Released in Two Parts (And Why is it So Long)?
By breaking up his epically long "Nymphomaniac" into two separate films, Lars von Trier might be riding the recent wave of commercially successful trilogies that expand one-feature…
“Snowpiercer” May Not Be What it Seems. Is it Really Progressive Cinema Criticizing Capitalism?
Snowpiercer's criticism of South Korea's upper class.
How Did “Interstellar” Advisor Physicist Kip Thorne Help Create Visual Images of Black Holes?
Physicist Emily L. Rice explains how physicist Kip Thorne helped create visuals of black holes for "Interstellar" to help audiences better understand the science behind black holes
Is the Hallucinating in “Birdman” Common for Artists?
Scientists discuss how common it is to hallucinate like Michael Keaton's character in "Birdman", especially with creative individuals and artists
Can You Explain the Sexual In-Jokes and Imagery of “Dr. Strangelove”?
Some argue that the film suggests war as a surrogate for male sexual frustration.
How did Linklater Work With the Passing of Time in “Boyhood”?
Albeit fictional, "Boyhood" aspires towards documentary form by consciously opening up to reality, particularly by showing the real life effect of time on the actors, whether through…
Who is Stefan Zweig and How Was He an Inspiration on “The Grand Budapest Hotel”?
Director Wes Anderson virtually channels Stefan Zweig's life and writing into his film.
How Did “Selma” Become Linked with Protest Movements like ‘Black Lives Matter’?
“Ferguson is a mirror of the past. And Selma is a mirror of now.’’
What’s the Significance Behind the Three Different Aspect Ratios in “The Grand Budapest Hotel”?
Wes Anderson filmed "The Grand Budapest Hotel" in three different aspect ratios to reflect the history of cinema during those periods (1930s, 1960s and 1980s).